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The Twelfth

No pollution monitoring carried out for July bonfires, Minister confirms
Environment
The impact of large bonfires on the environment has long been a contentious issue in Northern Ireland.
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Orangeman’s poignancy sitting at table where grandfather was killed 50 years ago
Orange Order
The Tullyvallen attack was the largest loss of life suffered by the order in a single attack.
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Royal Black Last Saturday parades in pictures as thousands attend across Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
The six demonstrations marked the end of the marching season
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Last Saturday parades: Times, locations, weather and road closures as Royal Black Institution march across NI
Northern Ireland
Events at six locations will mark the finale of the Northern Ireland parading season
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Belfast Live readers give their verdict on replacing traditional bonfires with beacons
Eleventh Night
One NI council has spent almost £125,000 on community bonfire beacons this summer
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'Our hero, too kind for this world': Final farewell as popular footballer Aaron Moffett laid to rest
Co Armagh
The 38-year-old was involved in a collision as he returned from Twelfth of July celebrations.
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Community mourns as popular footballer passes away three weeks after car accident
Co Armagh
Aaron Moffett, 38, was involved in a collision on the Coolmillish Road near Markethill on Saturday, July 12
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PSNI appeal for victim to come forward after Belfast assault
Crime
They are described as having a dark beard and wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans
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Twelfth of July 2025: Royal Black Institution holds annual parade in Bangor
The Twelfth
The traditional celebrations attracted thousands of visitors to Co Down
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Twelfth of July 2025: Sunshine and showers greet huge crowds at annual Sham Fight in Scarva
The Twelfth
Monday saw one of the biggest-ever parades held at the annual event.
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Northern Ireland Bank Holidays remaining after the Twelfth of July 2025
The Twelfth
The Twelfth Bank Holiday was a substitute day in 2025
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Orange Order parade passed Belfast interface without incident
Belfast News
The return parade on Sunday – applied for under the name “The Ligoneil Combine” – involved one band and 50 members, with only hymn music permitted on its way past through the area.
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Sham Fight 2025: Details of Royal Black Institution celebrations at Scarva and Bangor
The Twelfth
Organisers say the annual Sham Fight at Scarva will be one of the biggest-ever parades
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30 photos that captured the Twelfth celebrations back in 2015
The Twelfth
It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since these photos were taken!
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The Twelfth in pictures as celebrations hailed as seeing 'largest crowds for a generation'
Northern Ireland
"I am delighted that we have again witnessed a huge level of support with a great many tourists and visitors from across the UK and further afield in attendance."
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Twelfth gathering in Lisburn told UK Government must deliver on border promises
The Twelfth
Stormont Deputy First Minister said it was a time for “confident and positive strong unionism”
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Twelfth gathering hears call for "closer collaboration" between pro-union parties
The Twelfth
"We need to promote the union at every opportunity"
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Belfast Twelfth in pictures as parades pass under blue skies
The Twelfth
Scorching day as streets lined with people
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Rasharkin Orange Hall attack being treated as sectarian hate crime
Crime
PSNI says "officers will continue to proactively patrol the area and engage with the local community"
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Twelfth of July Recap as parades take place across Northern Ireland
The Twelfth
Of all the loyal order parades to take place on Saturday, around 30 have been officially categorised as sensitive by the Parades Commission
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Eleventh Night bonfires latest as firefighter attacked in "isolated incident"
Eleventh Night
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service face "challenging" night
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Kneecap poster and effigies with sectarian slogans appear on Eleventh Night bonfires
Eleventh Night
It comes as a bonfire in West Belfast was reported to police
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Meet the two-year-old drummer boy getting ready for The Twelfth
Co Armagh
Teddy got his first drum for his first birthday
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What time Twelfth of July parades start across Northern Ireland
The Twelfth
The main parades will take place in 18 spots across all six counties
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