Watch: Thousands flock to Scarva for annual Royal Black Preceptory parades
Over 80 bands made their way through the town as thousands of people came to watch.
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Politicians condemn those behind van covered in racist graffiti in west Belfast
The van was daubed with racist graffiti in the Bearnagh Drive area. A company logo on the side suggests the van belongs to Equans, a long-time contractor for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty described the attack as 'disgraceful'. 'The racist graffiti daubed on a Housing Executive vehicle in Bearnagh Drive today was disgraceful and has no place in our society,' he said. "This vile act does not reflect the people of this community. A community built on respect, diversity and solidarity. No family should have to walk past that kind of hatred.' Mr Doherty said he reported the incident to the PSNI. 'I've flagged this with the police and hope the vehicle can be removed by Housing Executive staff as soon as possible. Those responsible should be ashamed. We stand united against racism in all its forms.' Sinn Féin's Paul Maskey also condemned the graffiti. The West Belfast MP said: 'Overnight in Andersontown, a company van was sprayed with disgusting xenophobic slurs, designed to spread fear and hatred. 'Our activists were in the area today speaking to local residents and the vehicle owner, all of whom are outraged. 'We have reported this to PSNI and I would urge anyone with information to please bring it forward. Watch: Thousands flock to Scarva for annual Royal Black Preceptory parades 'Those involved do not speak for the vast majority of west Belfast. Andersonstown is a welcoming community — one which I am proud to be part of and represent. 'Our resolve is steadfast. Racism will not win.' The PSNI have been contacted for comment. Equans says on its website that it has been 'providing repairs, maintenance, heating and refurbishment services to more than 45,000 homes across the region' for more than two decades. 'The Northern Ireland team has also recently been awarded funding by the NI Sustainable Energy Programme to provide full heating and housing solutions to low income households, helping them become safe, comfortable, and energy efficient,' the website adds.
Belfast Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Watch: Thousands flock to Scarva for annual Royal Black Preceptory parades
Thousands of band members and members of the public arrived at the co. Down village of Scarva this morning as Royal Black Preceptory parades took place. Over 80 bands made their way through the town as thousands of people came to watch.
Belfast Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Armagh Observatory & Planetarium celebrates 230 Years of Weather Records
The Planetarium has taken weather readings every single day since July 14, 1795. To celebrate the occasion, the Observatory hosted a special gathering at its historic meteorological enclosure ('MET cage') on Monday, followed by a Family Fun Day at the Planetarium. Meteorological measurements at Armagh began in December 1794, with an unbroken sequence of daily weather readings starting in July 1795, making this one of the longest continuous climate records in the British Isles. 'Reaching 230 years of uninterrupted weather records is an extraordinary achievement,' said Dr Kerem Osman Çubuk, Astronomy Communicator at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. 'This archive is one of the oldest and most consistent climate datasets globally, critical for understanding long-term climate trends, planning our futures, and celebrating centuries of dedicated observations.' Since 1836, daily rainfall has been recorded at Armagh Observatory; humidity data (wet bulb) has been collected there since 1838; and maximum and minimum daily temperatures have been tracked from 1844. The Observatory's instruments have evolved from early thermometers and barometers to the installation of a Stevenson Screen in 1865, and most recently, a state-of-the-art Met Office automatic weather station in 2018. That same year, Armagh Observatory was officially recognised as a WMO Centennial Observing Station, Those attending Monday's event were invited to view the historic meteorological instruments and learn about the Observatory's unique legacy of continuous observation. Watch: Thousands flock to Scarva for annual Royal Black Preceptory parades Families also enjoyed access to Planetarium exhibits, the sensory room, and dome shows as part of a full day of engaging and educational experiences.
