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'Unquestionable integrity' of school principal and Naval Reserve officer Simon Harper

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L-R Stephen Gordon (club leader), Roberta Simmons (Club President), Alison Gracey and Matthew Murphy (Club Secretary) pictured as they prepare for their sponsored cycle.

YFC get on their bike with 75km for 75 years!

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Simon Harper.

Tribute paid to Portadown College principal Simon Harper

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A digger

Appeal for information after theft of a digger from NI site

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Notre-Dame fire in pictures: 850 years at the centre of French life

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Drivers warned of ‘risk of icy conditions’

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Four council officials on ‘Town Hall Rich List’

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ATM thefts - police ask for help

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Mrs Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle, Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Belfast, presents Cadet Sergeant Ryan McDowell with the certificate which marks his latest achievement

Dromore teen appointed Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

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SRC Governor John Nugent, Neil Madeley from the Department for the Economy FE Estates department, SRC Director of Client Services Raymond Sloan, SRC Governor Matt Turner, Aaron Shannon from Knox & Clayton Architects, Seanie O'Hare from O'Hare & McGovern Limited and Gary Young, SRC Estates Project Manager. Pictured in the front row (l-r) are SRC Governor Tom Redmond, SRC Chief Executive Brian Doran, Andrew Saunders, the College's Governing Body Chairman), Breda McAteer from O'Hare & McGovern Limited and Ruairi Lavery, SRC Projects Director.

Event celebrates history of college

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Drivers warned of ‘risk of icy conditions’

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The incident happened on the A1 on Wednesday.

A1 road traffic collision is now cleared

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

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The collision is causing major delays.

Two vehicle collision on busy N.I. road causing long delays

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The tragic incident occurred on the A1 at the junction of Gowdystown Road. Pic by Google

Man dies following crash on A1 dual carriageway

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Appeal for information after theft of a digger from NI site

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Police have issued a suspicious vehicle alert.

PSNI warn of suspicious vehicle in Co Armagh

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First Presbyterian Church (Non Subscribing), Newry. Pic by Google

‘Despicable and evil’ attack on church being treated as hate crime

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Irish Deputy Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has voiced concern that NI nationalists have no voice in Westminster on legacy matters. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Simon Coveney’s legacy vow stirs angry unionist reaction

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N.I. yellow warning for snow issued by Met Office for Saturday updated

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Storm Gareth attacks Portstewart, as the crescent area takes the brunt of it at ten O clock on Tuedsay evening

NI Weather: Incredible images show how Storm Gareth battered the North Coast covering the beaches in foam

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The warning was issued on Friday.

Province battered by Storm Erik

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Motorists have been warned of icy conditions.

Temperatures set to plummet tonight

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Politics More Politics >>

Who is the most likely to become the next Prime Minister?

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Theresa May's future is very much in the balance as Brexit shudders to a halt (Photo: Getty Images)

Who do you want to be the next Prime Minister? Take part in our poll

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Irish Deputy Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has voiced concern that NI nationalists have no voice in Westminster on legacy matters. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Simon Coveney’s legacy vow stirs angry unionist reaction

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Varadkar and SF split over border poll call

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What is the new Brexit Party, which has been supported by Nigel Farage?

The top six questions people are asking Google about Brexit

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First ever USPCA charity store opens in Banbridge

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The incident happened on the A1 on Wednesday.

A1 road traffic collision is now cleared

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

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The collision is causing major delays.

Two vehicle collision on busy N.I. road causing long delays

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Education More Education >>

Mackenzie wins Music Skills NI Award at the MAC

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Greenmount Campus Farm Business student award winners with First Trust Bank Judge Eoin Donnelly, (Agriculture Business Manager), Christopher Ruddock (Donaghcloney) runner-up, Andrea Rooney (Tassagh) winner, third placed Jamie Adair (Banbridge) and Dr Kate Semple, Course Manager.

Business planning skills rewarded by First Trust Bank

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Charlie Lennon and Tom McSherry pictured with Anne AndersonNew-Bridge Principal.

Charlie and Tom scoop Acrobatic Gymnastics titles

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Professor Maura McAdam, from Banbridge, will work with researchers on the project, Overcoming the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Gender Divide.

Maura’s project supports women

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Adam Bingham (left) is presented with his award by Kathryn McIntosh, from sponsors Origin Digital along with joint winner Scott Shaw.

Dromore student, Adam, celebrates Business success

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Health More Health >>

New drive to stress importance of MMR vaccine for children

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PHA programme to tackle type 2 diabetes

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Wayne Watson from Specsavers in Banbridge shines a light on glaucoma and emphasizes the importance of regular eye tests as early detection is vital to prevent sight loss.

Nearly 2,000 have glaucoma

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Susan with her husband Tony, and children Alexander and Sophia.

‘Get screened - it saved my life’

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Concerns have been raised about insulin supplies

Concerns raised about insulin supplies after Brexit

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Portadown College principal Simon Harper

'Unquestionable integrity' of school principal and Naval Reserve officer Simon Harper

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Simon Harper.

Tribute paid to Portadown College principal Simon Harper

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Image sent by the council accompanying details of the case

Ten-year animal ban for man who kept dogs in ‘unsuitable’ state

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Pacemaker Press 28/2/2019'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Ballymena Town Hall on Thursday during a walk about on the second day of a visit to Northern Ireland.'Prince William and Catherine visiting with the focus on children and young people.'Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Picture Update: Royal visitors join children at SureStart scheme

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