Charity regulator opens investigation into the running of Green Pastures church in Ballymena amid turmoil among leadership

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Subscribe              May 4, 2022             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon from the News letter It's election day tomorrow and campaigning tends to end just before voters go to the polls.. We will of course be here to bring you all the news and we will be here on Friday, and over the weekend, reporting on all the election results as they happen. With reporters at all the count centres we will keep you up to date with the results as they are announced.   Watch out for our live blog, detailed reports from the count centres and video reports on both our website and our social media pages. You can read Wednesday's morning view here on why 'A high unionist turnout is essential in this Stormont election' In the news today: * Charity regulator opens investigation into the running of Green Pastures church in Ballymena amid turmoil among leadership * Another man arrested in Muckamore Abbey abuse probe - 29 people now arrested in total * Balmoral Show: What will the weather be like, what is new this year, are there free buses? * Election 2022: What will the weather be like on May 5?   If you haven't already, you can subscribe to the News Letter and get the first month free. With digital+ you get unlimited access to the website, access to all premium articles, 70% fewer ads on the website with ad free articles and access to a curated selection of partners loyalty discounts and giveaways.  You can also access the newspaper edition app on mobile, tablet and desktop.            Charity regulator opens investigation into the running of Green Pastures church in Ballymena amid turmoil among leadership           The charity regulator has begun an investigation into the running of Ballymena's Green Pastures church.                 Social media has atomised public space, Church of Ireland General Synod hears   The Church of Ireland's General Synod today was told the Church did its best when faced with the unique circumstances of coronavirus.           Balmoral Show preview: The only show in town returns to full capacity   It looks set to stay dry as Northern Ireland's biggest agri-food event returns to full capacity next week.           Brave mum-of-two battling breast cancer shaves her head to 'take back control' before chemotherapy   Brave 32-year-old mum Charlene Edgar says she is going to "whoop cancer's ass" as she faces gruelling treatment.           Translink offer special timetables for Balmoral Show   Get ready to 'moo-ve' for hassle-free family day out at Northern Ireland's popular food and agri event           Election 2022: What will the weather be like on May 5?   It has been a topic of debate following many elections - did the weather affect voter turnout?           Police investigating billboard graffiti   Police are treating as a hate crime the vandalism of a feminist billboard challenging Assembly election candidates to define what a woman is.           Three men arrested 'on suspicion of excise fraud and money laundering' after HMRC operation   Three men have been arrested in counties Armagh and Tyrone following a HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) operation.           Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assault on police, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified after two PSNI officers injured   Police investigating an incident on Skeoge Link Road on Monday in Londonderry during which two officers were injured have arrested a 28-year-old man.           Tesco warns £17 million worth of Clubcard vouchers set to expire - here's when   Tesco has warned £17 million worth of Clubcard vouchers are set to expire.           Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names   Luke Skywalker is only the third most influential Star Wars character on baby names, new research has revealed.                 View more news

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