Mark Simpson
Reporter at BBC
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Mark Simpson
Bryson 'sent private messages to Sinn Féin' but denies secret dealMark SimpsonBBC News NI community correspondentPA MediaJamie Bryson entering Belfast Crown Court on 19 MayThe loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has admitted sending private messages to Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay before appearing at a Stormont committee but denied they made a secret deal. Mr Bryson has been on trial for the past three weeks along with two others, including Mr McKay, on charges related to misconduct in public office.
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yahoo.com | Mark Simpson
South Belfast councillor Tracy Kelly is set to become the city's first female lord mayor from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). She is expected to be voted into the top position in Belfast at a council meeting on Monday night. It will make her the second female unionist to become the city's lord mayor. The late Grace Bannister held the position in 1981, and there is a footbridge in east Belfast named in her honour.
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bbc.com | Mark Simpson
A distinguished civil servant who wanted to show leadershipMark SimpsonBBC News NI community correspondentPacemakerSir Kenneth Bloomfield was married to Lady Elizabeth for more than 60 yearsSir Kenneth Bloomfield was one of the most distinguished civil servants in Northern Ireland's history. During the 30 years of violence in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles, he was a key figure behind-the-scenes, trying to ensure public services ran as normally as possible.
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bbc.com | Mark Simpson
Sir Kenneth Bloomfield dies aged 94Mark SimpsonBBC News NI community correspondentPacemakerSir Kenneth Bloomfield pictured alongside his wife, Lady BloomfieldSir Kenneth Bloomfield, one of the most distinguished civil servants in Northern Ireland's history, has died at the age of 94. After retiring from full-time work, he remained committed to public service and took on roles helping victims of violence and their families.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Mark Simpson
Social media commentary of 'Nama trial' should stop, court hearsMark SimpsonBBC News NI communities correspondentPA MediaThe case is being heard in Belfast Crown CourtThe judge in the trial involving loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has warned defendants in the case not to be commenting on the hearings on social media. One of the lawyers complained about a defendant providing "live commentary" on Twitter. Des Fahy KC said it was improper and complained to the judge.
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