‘Rare and unusual’ pod of killer whales spotted in Strangford Narrows

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              May 17, 2020           Top Stories A round up of the most popular news stories this week.           'Rare and unusual' pod of killer whales spotted in Strangford Narrows           A pod of killer whales has been spotted in the Strangford Narrows in Co Down.                 Cat killed and set alight in 'barbaric act' in west Belfast   A cat has apparently been killed and set on fire in a horrific incident at Falls Park in west Belfast.           Trevor Ringland: The Supreme Court ruling in the Gerry Adams case walked on graves of judges murdered by IRA   It must have been particularly sickening for a judge from Northern Ireland, Lord Justice Brian Kerr to have to quash Gerry Adams' convictions.           Ballycastle tragedy: Hannah Smyth's 'small steps' welcomed by supporters   Supporters of Ballycastle girl Hannah Smyth have been bouyed by initial reports of her progress after a tragic road accident claimed the life of her sister and mother.           Gerry Adams: Security veteran says pressure on the state at time of internment was 'impossible' thanks to IRA 'bedlam'   An ex-Special Branch officer has urged people to remember the "bedlam" which had engulfed Northern Ireland during the time of internment.           Ballycastle tragedy: Family release details of funeral for Clare and Bethany Smyth   The family of a young mother and daughter who died in a tragic road accident in Ballycastle have released details of their funeral, which will take place tomorrow, Sunday.           Paramedic Joan at home after surviving 10-day coronavirus 'ordeal'   An experienced paramedic from Co Antrim is recuperating at home after being hospitalised with coronavirus.           Billy Kennedy: NI church leaders must stand up to 'do as your told' decree from Stormont   Northern Ireland Executive politicians who are systematically controlling our lives these days have effectively said church services in church buildings can not take place for the foreseeable future.           Ben Lowry: It was tone deaf to increase teacher pay when schools are out so long and when we are in a health and financial crisis   This week a teacher wrote into us complaining about what he perceived as our unfair coverage of teachers.                 View more news

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