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2022 - 7 - 6

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Leading loyalist Winston Irvine to be released, judge rules (ITV News)

Irvine was arrested after police seized the weapons in Belfast last month. | UTV News.

He is to be allowed internet access after counsel argued that it was required for a “sensitive” process he is involved in. “There is going to be a publication once Mr Irvine is released - that was delayed - which might have fundamental importance in our society as a whole.” “Certainly not in relation to these offences whatsoever, but there is contact between the two in relation to other avenues. Counsel replied: “There is a statement from ACCC Singleton which does touch upon that there is contact between the two. In court today the prosecution was asked if it contested assertions that he is in regular contact with the PSNI on a range of issues. Mr Justice O’Hara granted bail to the 47-year-old after being told he is not forensically linked to the holdall recovered from the boot of his car.

Crash near Moira forces lane closure on M1 (ITV News)

Motorists have been advised of a road traffic collision on the M1 Westbound at Moira between junctions eight and nine. Traffic has been reduced to one lane.

Motorists have been advised of a road traffic collision on the M1 Westbound at Moira between junctions eight and nine. Police asked motorists to avoid the area and seek an alternative route. Crash near Moira forces lane closure on M1

Seven-metre wide lobster mural celebrates Solent wildlife (ITV News)

The huge sea creature is the last of six hand-painted by street artist ATM | ITV News Meridian.

The art measures approximately 5m x 2m. The art measures approximately 7m x 2m. Painted on the wall adjacent to Newport's library, the harbour seal is clearly a popular marine mammal. The art measures approximately 10m x 2m. These mysterious ocean predators visit the Isle of Wight's east coast every summer. This orange, spindly-legged crustacean was ATM's first mural of the series, completed in June 2021.

Languages learning in 'slow recovery' following the pandemic (ITV News)

Report finds Government could miss its EBacc target when it comes to foreign language learning. | ITV National News.

The benefits of having language skills and some knowledge of other cultures cannot be overstated, particularly as the UK renegotiates its place on the world stage.” Vicky Gough, British Council schools adviser, said: “Our survey highlights the impact that Covid-19 still has on the teaching and learning of languages and shows that the past couple of years have been extremely challenging for schools. For all other subjects, the Government is on course to meet the target with the exception of foreign languages.

Salvador Dali masterpiece to go on display in Spanish Gallery (ITV News)

The artwork titled Christ of St John of the Cross has been transported to its temporary home in County Durham and will be displayed alongside El Greco's Christ ...

“We’re telling a story and the Dali picture really helps us to tell that story. “The Spanish Gallery is about the Spanish Golden Age which really got going in earnest from the 1590s and was finished probably 70 or 80 years after that. Salvador Dali masterpiece to go on display in Spanish Gallery

Inside the rented Jersey homes plagued by damp and mould (ITV News)

One Jersey family, who moved over from Madeira, told us how they now fear for their health. | ITV News Channel.

However, in a letter sent to the family, they said: "It is regrettable that we have had to take this course of action but necessary in light of the problems Bull and Company and your neighbours have experienced during your tenancy." "My parents are getting kind of old now and I want the best for them, not for them to have breathing issues in the future. ITV News has seen the inside of their home where mould is growing, the walls are thick with damp and the windows have to be left open to try and alleviate the smell.