News |
 | Mike Nesbitt wrote to the Secretary of State last night asking her to ban Sunday’s IRA parade in Castlederg under the Terrorism Act — a prelude to a last-ditch legal bid to stop the march. Read more... |
 | A 17-year-old has been arrested this morning on suspicion of five counts of criminal damage. Read more... |
 | The DUP has accused the chairman of the Southern Education and Library Board of refusing to meet them about plans which critics fear could transform two Craigavon grammar schools into comprehensives. Read more... |
 | Police are investigating reports that two shots were fired at one of their patrol vehicles in Belfast. Read more... |
 | The Parades Commission has declined to review its determination on a controversial IRA commemoration parade in Castlederg this Sunday, despite an appeal by a terror victims’ group in the area. Read more... |
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Sport |
 | Northern Ireland are sweating over the fitness of Jonny Evans after the defender limped off in Manchester United’s friendly in Sweden. Read more... |
 | Linfield captain Michael Gault insists he is relishing the so-called ‘baptism of fire’ facing the Blues during the first month of the Danske Bank Premiership. Read more... |
 | Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill believes David Healy still has “loads to offer” despite omitting the striker for next week’s qualifier with Russia. Read more... |
 | The PSNI had to settle for the silver medal in Division One of the men’s football as they were defeated 2-0 by a slicker and superior Mexican side in front of a huge crowd at the Dub. Read more... |
 | Rangers manager Ally McCoist was more than happy to get back to doing what any football manager should be doing - taking charge of his team against Newcastle United in front of a healthy Ibrox attendance. Read more... |
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