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The River Bann snapped by ISS

HERE is the River Bann - captured from the International Space Station (ISS).

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MP keeps pressure on over DVA jobs

East Londonderry MP, Gregory Campbell has again written to Transport Minister Stephen Hammond MP re-iterating the strong case for the DVA to remain in Coleraine.

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Tears, laughter and lots of memories at leaving Mass for Loreto College pupils

THE Class of 2013 and their parents celebrated the end of seven happy years at Loreto College with a special Mass held celebrated by Father Raymond McCullagh last Thursday evening.

13/5/13 PACEMAKER PRESS INTL. HRH Prince Michael of Kent attends a civic reception at Coleraine Borough Council Civic headquarters, Cloonavin showcasing Digital Causeway initiative. Upon arrival HRH was greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry Mr Denis Desmond CBE, the Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor Sam Cole and Mayoress, Mrs Anne Cole. Picture Charles McQuillan/Pacemaker.

Royal seal of approval for ‘Digital Causeway’

The Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor Sam Cole welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent to the Borough yesterday (Monday), to discuss economic development.

13/5/13 PACEMAKER PRESS INTL. HRH Prince Michael of Kent attends a civic reception at Coleraine Borough Council Civic headquarters, Cloonavin showcasing Digital Causeway initiative. Upon arrival HRH was greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry Mr Denis Desmond CBE, the Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor Sam Cole and Mayoress, Mrs Anne Cole. Picture Charles McQuillan/Pacemaker.

Arts Committee offers double bursary chance for the John Hewitt Summer School

RESIDENTS of the Borough with an interest in arts and literature will be excited to know that thanks to Coleraine Borough Arts Committee, there are not one but TWO bursaries to be awarded to attend this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School in Armagh in late July.

Byline Mark Jamieson-Ace magician Rodd Hogg gets cuffed up for his forthcoming trick by jumping out of a helecopter into Carrickfergus Harbour and freeing himself handcuffed.PICTURE MARK JAMIESON.

Magician Rodd is ‘close-up’ master

NOW you see it, now you don’t.

Sport rss

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Montgomery romps home for victory on Three Oaks circuit

Bann Wheelers hosted their annual road race on Tuesday 7 May on the well known Three Oaks circuit.

Mark Henderson (secretary) pictured left with prizewinners of the Coleraine Anglers Association May competition at Dunalis Reservoir. Included are Paul Nash (overall winner), Sammy Irwin (best trout), Harry Simpson (junior best trout) and Corrin McCook (junior winner). INCR20-407PL

Nash wins May competition at Dunalis Reservoir

The Coleraine Anglers’ Association held it’s May competition at Dunalis Reservoir recently and was attended by 23 members.

WHYTE CALLS

Mervyn Whyte has called on the Government to stop dragging its feet and reward the contribution made by the North West 200 to the Northern Ireland economy and tourism industry.

Mark Henderson (secretary) pictured left with prizewinners of the Coleraine Anglers Association May competition at Dunalis Reservoir. Included are Paul Nash (overall winner), Sammy Irwin (best trout), Harry Simpson (junior best trout) and Corrin McCook (junior winner). INCR20-407PL

DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR KARATE KID KEVIN

Squad Members from the Zanshin Shotokan Karate Club, along with Chief Instructor Sensei Terry Geddis, 5th Dan (KUGB), recently travelled to Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena at the beginning of May for the KUGB National Championships.

Aidan Watson gets to grips with Stephen Lowry

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Lowry set to meet with Blues

Stevie Lowry met with Linfield last night (Monday) after the club reluctantly agreed a fee with the Blues last week.

Cunningham takes honours in Bann Valley race cyclist Cunningham

UEL Cunningham of Ballymoney CC Biesty’s Centra racing team won last Tuesday’s Bann Valley road race at Kilrea.

Lifestyle rss

Garvagh Museum Exhibition

GARVAGH Museum will launch an exhibition titled ‘The Platation of Ulster in a Century of Turbulance’ next Friday, May 31.

Charter Town Talk hosted at library

LIBRARIES NI has announced that to celebrate the 400th anniversary of The Charter of Coleraine, a talk “A Background to Charters and the role of Charter Towns” will be held in Coleraine Library.

Diabetes volunteers call

DIABETES UK is looking for enthusiastic volunteers in the Coleraine area to help co-ordinate a collection weekend at their local Tesco store. The Big Collection weekend will take place in Tesco stores on October 4-6 with the aim of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Diabetes UK,

Beginners computer classes

COMPUTER classes for older people will take place in the Sandel Centre next month.

Help out Diabetes UK

DIABETES UK is looking for enthusiastic volunteers in the Coleraine area to help co-ordinate a collection weekend at their local Tesco store.

Baby and Kids Indoor Market

NORTH Coast Mums is hosting an Indoor Market for new and used baby and kids items in the Magherabuoy Hotel, Portrush, on Sunday, May 26 from 1pm to 4pm.

Community rss

Garvagh Museum Exhibition

GARVAGH Museum will launch an exhibition titled ‘The Platation of Ulster in a Century of Turbulance’ next Friday, May 31.

Charter Town Talk hosted at library

LIBRARIES NI has announced that to celebrate the 400th anniversary of The Charter of Coleraine, a talk “A Background to Charters and the role of Charter Towns” will be held in Coleraine Library.

Diabetes volunteers call

DIABETES UK is looking for enthusiastic volunteers in the Coleraine area to help co-ordinate a collection weekend at their local Tesco store. The Big Collection weekend will take place in Tesco stores on October 4-6 with the aim of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Diabetes UK,

Historical Society meeting

ERIC Lake will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of Coleraine Historical Society in the Guide Hall at Terrace Row on Tuesday, May 21 at 8pm.

Beginners computer classes

COMPUTER classes for older people will take place in the Sandel Centre next month.

Help out Diabetes UK

DIABETES UK is looking for enthusiastic volunteers in the Coleraine area to help co-ordinate a collection weekend at their local Tesco store.

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