Other News In Brief

DUP Lay Wreath In L'Derry To Mark D-Day Landings

DUP members have laid a wreath at the war memorial in Londonderry this morning to mark the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Party Leader Gavin Robinson was joined by party colleagues including Gregory Campbell, Gary Middleton, Keith Buchanan and Tom Buchanan.

Commenting afterwards Gavin Robinson said: "It is right that we pause today and mark the supreme sacrifice that so many made on our behalf. We enjoy the benefits of freedom and democracy today because of their efforts.

"It is fitting too that we gathered in the Diamond in Londonderry, a city of strategic importance during World War II and which played such an important role. Indeed, General Montgomery who commanded all Allied troops in France during the Normandy landings was a freeman of the city, had many family links to this area and it was a place he said felt most like home.

Alongside many others from across the world today we reflect on how much we owe those from 80 years ago and make the simple pledge that 'we will remember them'."

Tall Ships Youth Trust To Expand NI Operations

Youth development and outdoor learning charity, the Tall Ships Youth Trust, has outlined its plans for future growth in Northern Ireland. At stakeholder event hosted by Belfast Harbour, the charity's chief executive Alastair Floyd has been educating leaders from public, private and not-for-profit sectors about how young people are supported through the programme.

"As the UK's oldest and largest youth sail training charity, the Tall Ships Youth Trust helps young people on a cross-community basis develop their personal, social and practical skills through transformational adventures at sea," he said.

"We allow them to redefine their horizons by embarking on a voyage of exploration, empowerment and leadership, putting them on a different path into adulthood and potentially employment in the maritime sector and blue economy, something synonymous with Belfast and a number of other port cities and towns across Northern Ireland."

Part Of Building Collapses In Belfast City Centre

A bus lane in Belfast city centre has been closed after part of a building collapsed earlier today, Thursday, 06 June.

It is understood that a parapet about a gaming centre on Wellington Place collapsed into the street and road at about 11.15pm.

A bus lane outside the premises has been temporarily closed to allow for cleanup and inspection of the building.

There were no reports of any injuries. Drivers and pedestrian has been urged to be "cautious" in the area.