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Sun shining. Sky blue. Daffodils rampant. Birds boisterous. Passers-by smiling again. The last day of meteorological winter. All of which means it’s the onset of the Pimm’s and Jaffa Cake season (or it is in my world). I’ll be reasonably optimistic until Wednesday : )

Hi Colm… thanks for the update…

Very sad to read that Patrick Van Wanzeele has passed away. One of the original ‘Diggers’ I had the pleasure and honour to work with him and his team on the BBC archaeology doco ‘Forgotten Battlefield’ in 2001.

A German officer. Sleeping in Wieltje Farm Cemetery, Flanders Fields, cared by Commonwealth War Graves. 115 British and Commonwealth soldiers are his neighbours. #WeWillRememberThem

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC – Last of ‘The Few’. We reflect not only on his sacrifices, but the sacrifices of all those who served & fought in WWII. Paddy, thank you for your service. Per Ardua ad Astra raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

Breaking Firefighters are battling a major blaze in Co Kerry. The gorse fire is on a stretch of road between Kenmare and Sneem. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for safety reasons.

Latest Posts bristolmc.org.uk/latest-posts/ via @bristolmc I am trying to contact Allen Harris. I understand that he is a former president of the club. We worked together, fifty years ago, when he was on attachment to the BBC in Belfast. For ease of contact, I can DM.

Delighted to do my bit for local journalism, on this evening’s UTV Live News Thank you Rodney Edwards from The Impartial Reporter and Ray Sanderson, editor of Fermanagh Herald Allegedly, Ray is retiring at the end of this week. Perish the thought!!!! Surely, there is one more story in all of us!!

Deeply saddened to hear about the death of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield. I have known Ken, and his wife, Lady Elizabeth, for many years! Much will be said about his contribution to Public Life in Northern Ireland! I can pay him no higher compliment than to say that he was a gentleman!

Yesterday, reps of the old Irish Regiments, which were disbanded at the time of partition, paraded at the Cenotaph in London. Note the Standard which is 3rd from the left - The Old Contemptibles - remembering those Irish soldiers who served between Aug & Nov 1914. Q S

On tonight’s View From Stormont I’ve been speaking to a range of people about major projects in Northern Ireland and asking, why are so many infrastructure projects not being completed on time? Manufacturing NI Belfast Chamber FDA union UTV Live News Tonight at 10.45pm on UTV

Coming up on View From Stormont: Reaction to the High court decision to halt the A Five project - because it does not comply with Northern Ireland's climate change targets. I'll be joined by the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and representatives of some of the parties.

Join us tonight at 10:45PM on UTV.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Army Cadet Jaidyn Rice (Clarke) of Gransha Detachment, 2nd (NI) Bn ACF. Jaidyn will be remembered for her leadership, humour, and dedication. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who knew her. Rest in peace, Jaidyn.

Join Paul Clark and our team of reporters as they present coverage of the Twelfth celebrations. Tonight at 10.40 on UTV.