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Three nights of disorder ‘not what Northern Ireland is about’ – Benn

The Secretary of State and local political leaders have urged the violence focused on Ballymena, Co Antrim, to stop.

Evening Standard

Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

The Independent UK

N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer

Rioters set fire to a leisure centre hosting people who fled anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena.

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Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Elsewhere, a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire.

Evening Standard

Minister to be referred to standards commissioner following Larne fire

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure centre following vandalism at the facility on the third night of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.

Evening Standard

Stormont minister calls for terminally ill to be allowed state pension early

Figures from charity Marie Curie show that around 111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK.

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Future of formerly at-risk tower house dating to 1800s secured

Culmore Fort has been converted for community use and is set to accommodate mental health support for young people.

Evening Standard

O’Neill ‘determined to see Casement Park over the line’

A funding decision is expected by the UK government following next month’s spending review.

Evening Standard

DUP minister vows commitment to all sports as he attends first senior GAA game

Gordon Lyons had faced criticism for his failure to attend a senior GAA match in the first 15 months of his tenure as sports minister.

Evening Standard

Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

The DUP MLA will attend a match after an invitation from the Ulster Council of the GAA.

The Independent UK

Stormont Communities Minister calls for full restoration of winter fuel payment

Gordon Lyons welcomed the statement by Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday but said it did not go far enough.

The Independent UK

UK and Irish governments should ‘consider their actions’ over Kneecap funding

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the actions of the the band amounted the ‘glorification of terrorism’.

Evening Standard

Concern over ‘worrying’ picture around Northern Ireland’s listed buildings

Just over 60% of listed buildings are thought to be in a very good, good or average condition, according to research.

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Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment

A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast.

The Independent UK

Stormont to ‘work out implications for Northern Ireland’ of benefits shake-up

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said he had concerns but warned Stormont does not have the resources to mitigate all the changes.

Evening Standard

Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities.

Evening Standard

Casement Park rebuild not being held back because of me – communities minister

The Stormont Executive committed to redevelop Casement Park in 2011.

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Mandelson can be ‘champion’ for NI in US, Little-Pengelly says

The appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the US is a ‘huge opportunity for Northern Ireland’, the deputy First Minister has said

Evening Standard

NI Secretary and Stormont Communities minister to meet over Casement Park

Hilary Benn did not comment on how much the UK Government will contribute to the redevelopment.

International Business Times UK

Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Make Brits Choose Between 'Heating Our Homes Or Eating'

Cuts to winter fuel payments in Northern Ireland have sparked widespread protests and legal challenges, as pensioners face choices between heating and eating.

Evening Standard

Communities Minister rejects assessment of ‘hostile environment’ for GAA

Gordon Lyons said it is the responsibility of the GAA to come forward with proposals for a new Casement Park.

Evening Standard

‘Historic day’ for deaf community as Sign Language Bill moves step closer to law

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons used sign language in the Assembly chamber during the Bill’s second stage on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Almost 200 engineers deployed to Northern Ireland following Storm Eowyn

Hundreds of thousands of properties were left without power on Friday.

Evening Standard

Duke Special among musicians awarded grants to purchase new instruments

The songwriter is to use his grant to buy an electro-mechanical predecessor of the synthesiser once used to create the sound of The Beatles.

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