Charges withdrawn against man accused of pointing gun at Orange parade

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9 Jan, 2019 Charges withdrawn against man accused of pointing gun at Orange parade Charges against a man accused of pointing a gun at an Orange parade were withdrawn on Tuesday. Latest News Ian Paisley: Nationalism only survives by talking down Northern Ireland A war of words has broken out between unionists and nationalists over plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of Northern Ireland. Nationalist and republican parties now 'anti-Catholic' A former Sinn Fein TD who is setting up a new party says that a 'new sectarianism' in republican and nationalist politics has left people finding it difficult to admit they are committed Catholics. Man arrested after £12k cocaine package destined for NI A 45-year-old man was arrested after a package containing £12,000 worth of cocaine destined for Northern Ireland was intercepted by police. Their only hope of survival was waiting for Mr Micawber's 'something to turn up' Interesting journeys are often recounted on this page, such as Tyrone traveller Daniel Houghton's unsuccessful search for Timbuktu in 1791. Sport Update Paul Jordan 'relaxed and focused' after finalising 2019 deal Magherafelt man Paul Jordan is in a much stronger position ahead of the 2019 road racing season than he found himself in 12 months ago. Linfield: Andy Waterworth double seals County Antrim Shield final spot at Ballymena United's expense Andy Waterworth's deadly double helped Linfield claim a place in the County Antrim Shield final on his landmark night. Dungannon Swifts: Kris Lindsay snaps up former Republic of Ireland youth international Evan Moran Dungannon Swifts boss Kris Lindsay has added former Republic of Ireland youth international Evan Moran to his Stangmore Park squad. And finally... Traffic and travel: Section of M2 now closed The M2 northbound is now closed after multiple collisions this morning between Templepatrick and Antrim. See all the day's news here

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