A wee run round the town and Revolucion de Cuba for lunch.

Responding to reports of violence across north Belfast and Northern Ireland, Celine McStravick, Chief Executive Officer at NICVA, said: "We completely condemn the scenes of violence, intimidation and hate crime that targeted ethnic minority families and communities www.nicva.org/article/stat...

Belfast at its best today with thousands showing solidarity at Anti-racism Rally In front of Belfast City Hall. Belfast & District NUJ branch members joined other trade unions, community groups, women's groups, ethnic minority groups, politicians and Belfast’s new Lord Mayor.

NUJ Belfast & District branch flags will be there. It is important that we all stand in solidarity with our ethnic minority communities at this very difficult time. The trade union movement has always supported respect for all workers, human rights, diversity and equality.

NUJ Belfast & District branch hoping to stand together against hate tomorrow at Belfast City Hall, Saturday 13 June, 1pm.

CSP: Celebrating 50 years of physiotherapy education in Northern Ireland www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06...

NUJ condemns intimidation and attacks against journalists covering Belfast riots www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

BBC News: Thoughts are with twelve police officers injured and all first responders. There has been 16 arrests made on second night of NI violence. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Unite the Union general secretary Sharon Graham said: “All workers have a right to go to work without fear or harassment.” www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...

NIC-ICTU Trade Unions call for calm www.ictuni.org/news/nic-ict...

It was great to be with our godson Paul to celebrate his 22 nd birthday last night. 🎂 🎉🥳

We are better than this. We need to look after our neighbours, their children and families. We need to step back and stay calm and safe. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The PSNI has tonight issued a reminder to journalists covering protesta and public order incidents in Northern Ireland to be minful of their personal safety: We also encourage journalists to record any incidents with the union, using the safety www.nuj.org.uk/resource/jou...

NUJ condemns threats to journalists covering event in Northern Ireland www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

UTV News: Heavy police presence as pro-Palestine march and rival demo pass off peacefully www.itv.com/news/utv/202...

Legendary journalist Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer’s www.channel4.com/news/legenda...

A significant policing operation took place in Scarva where several hundred people joined a protest in the village against a Palestine solidarity walk. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Back in the Bedford for lunch with Brian and Glyn.

The Friday Night Crowd in the Bedford.

Freelance: NUJ joins Amnesty in condemning ‘intolerable’ delay in Martin O’Hagan murder review www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2606moh.h...

UTV News: Family of murdered journalist Martin O'Hagan call on Police Ombudsman's Office to release report www.itv.com/news/utv/202...

A good night with friends.

Out in Newcastle with Pamela the birthday girl.

Belfast & District NUJ Branch has long campaigned for justice for Martin O’Hagan. Kevin Cooper, Vice Chair of the branch, said: “Members cannot believe that, once again, the O’Hagan family are being told to wait for answers. We demand the immediate publication of this long-awaited report.”

NUJ condemns intolerable delay in Martin O'Hagan murder review www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

RTÉ News: Doug Beattie quits UUP citing 'toxic atmosphere' www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...

BBC News: Sad to see a family-run ice cream shop will close its doors for the final time on Saturday after 103 years in business. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cavehill Community Choir supporting The People Kitchen at 2 Royal Avenue Belfast.

As a result of our good weather and a little bit of rain, wonderful flowers.

Enjoy a night out in the Academy Restaurant with good friends.

People deserve decent homes, time to build more social housing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great panel and good discussion on what a progressive & equal united Ireland would look like in the Lansdowne Hotel tonight.

Time to do away with ‘modern day slavery’ end zero-hour contracts. Workers rights are union rights are human rights. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Detail: Excellent article with information and good analysis of recent racist disorder. A reminder to us all to act carefully, lawfully and question the narrative. We need to welcome new neighbours and act in common cause, not blame others in need. www.thedetail.tv/articles/one...

A woman who was turned down for a Troubles victims payment has had that decision quashed in the High Court. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My thoughts are with the family of Seamus Maguire RIP and all the Disappeared families. A search has begun for the remains of one of the Disappeared - 29-year-old County Antrim man Seamus Maguire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Not a bad place to be on a glorious sunny day working at NIPSA Killyhevlin Enniskillen.

Derry Now: Acclaimed 1926 General Strike play to make Derry debut this summer. The play will be performed at: The Playhouse, Derry on Wednesday, July 8 at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now from The Playhouse. www.derrynow.com/whats-on/acc...

Belfast Telegraph: A good article on the disappeared.

Lunch in the Waterman followed by a leisurely afternoon in the Hart Bar.

Irish News: Tributes to two Journalists Gerry Fitzgerald RIP and Brendan O’Brien RIP

In for lunch at the Malmaison

Variety: U.K. Crew Union Leads ‘Broken Turnaround’ Protest Outside Netflix, Amazon and Disney’s London Offices: ‘Our Members Have Reached Breaking Point’ variety.com/2026/biz/glo...

ITUC welcomes ICJ confirmation that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87 www.ituc-csi.org/ITUC-welcome...

Irish Times: Death of Yves Sakila seems to involve ‘disproportionate use of violence’, says solicitor. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

NUJ: Financial Times workers stand together in the United Kingdom and United States www.nuj.org.uk/resource/fin...

RTE News: Dublin-Monaghan bombings marked on 52nd anniversary. My thoughts are with the families and friends who lost love ones. www.rte.ie/news/politic...

RTÉ News: RTÉ bosses due at media cttee amid payments controversy www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Where has Castle Street disappeared to?

Ray Bassett book launch in Belfast 2026 ‘The Travellers Tale’ in St Comgall's in Divis Street, Belfast. A very interesting event.