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- 20 Jun 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates on Monday 20 June 2016
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- Updates for Monday 20 June 2016
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That's all from us on BBC News NI Live today. Hopefully we're in for a cracking evening like this one captured by tweeter Jon at Donaghadee Harbour last night.
Join us again tomorrow from 07:00 for a full day of news, sport, traffic, travel and weather... and, of course, the build-up to Northern Ireland's crunch clash with Germany at Euro 2016.
Sunny summer solstice?
BBC Weather
It's the longest day of the year, so check out Barra Best's forecast for what lies ahead this evening and for the days ahead.
Pilgrimage to WWI sites
The Church of Ireland and Catholic archbishops of Armagh are to travel with 30 young people on a special centenary pilgrimage to the sites of the Battle of the Somme.
Archbishop Richard Clarke and Archbishop Eamon Martin are going with people from across the island of Ireland to remember the war dead.
NI fans remember Somme soldiers
Northern Ireland fans in France for Euro 2016 have attended a memorial service at the Ulster Tower in Thiepval to remember soldiers from the 36th Ulster and 16th Irish Divisions who fought in World War One.
The ceremony was organised by the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs, and UUP MLA Danny Kennedy said it had been "an honour" to take part.
Republic 'must win at all costs' - Keane
BBC Sport NI
Roy Keane wants the Republic of Ireland to be more "streetwise" when they face Italy in Wednesday's final Euro 2016 Group E match in Lille.
The assistant boss has told the players to be prepared to "take out" an opponent if they need to in a game they must win to reach the knockout stages.
Farmer jailed over cattle suffering
A County Fermanagh farmer has been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to cattle and failure to dispose of animal carcases.
Patrick Gerard Donnelly (61), of Cabra in Irvinestown, pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to two months imprisonment on each, to run concurrently.
Man dies after car and lorry collide
A man in his 70s has died after a collision between a car and a lorry on the Ballyutoag Road near Dundrod.
The road is closed between the Seven Mile Straight and Carnaghliss Road junctions, and police say people travelling to Belfast International Airport on that road should allow extra time for their journey.
Checkpoints set up near explosives hide scenes
Police have set up checkpoints close to the scenes of a two "terrorist hides" near Larne in the hope of gathering as much information as possible about the discoveries.
Bomb making components and explosives were found at Carnfunnock Country Park in March and Capanagh Forest last month.
New flag commission members revealed
The first and deputy first ministers have announced the names of the members who will make up the new Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition.
Arlene Foster says it will "take a fresh approach to dealing with the complexities" of the issues, and will be chaired by Neville John Armstrong and Dr Dominic Paul Bryans (pictured).
Our Paddy would give you the shirt off his back...
Young Northern Ireland fan Matthew Tunney was in dreamland as he watched his side beat Ukraine 2-0 last Thursday.
But moments after the final whistle, it got a whole lot better when midfielder Paddy McNair spotted Matthew in a sea of fans and tossed him his match jersey.
Leavin' on a jet plane
Majority 'do not want to move to Ballykelly'
The majority of staff at the headquarters of a key government department do not want to move to a new base in County Londonderry, the assembly has been told.
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen said the "majority of current headquarter staff don't want to relocate" to the proposed new building at Ballykelly.
NI MPs in tribute to murdered Jo Cox
Northern Ireland MPs have paid tribute to Labour Party MP Jo Cox who was murdered last week.
Speaking on behalf of the Northern Ireland members in the House of Commons, the DUP's Nigel Dodds said: "A life like Jo Cox's should not be defined by its end - it was her life that counts, and that's what we remember today."
Road closed due to broken down lorry
Remain vote will strengthen UK union, says Nesbitt
Northern Ireland will "acutely feel the implications of a Brexit, constitutionally, financially and politically", according to Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt.
He adds that if voters "cherish" the union, they should vote Remain, adding that would "not only strengthen our hand in fighting for reform within the EU, it also strengthens our United Kingdom".
O'Neill's selection poser for Germany clash
BBC Sport NI
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill must decide whether to make changes to his winning side for the big clash with Germany tomorrow evening.
A full preview of the game, including team news, match facts and the details of what Northern Ireland need to qualify for the knockout stages, is available here.
Adams appeals for Remain vote
A UK exit from the EU will be "bad for the economy on this island, business, farmers, the environment and workers' and human rights", according to Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams.
Speaking at Stormont today, he said: "We don't want to see the return of border checkpoints between the north and south or restrictions on trade."
Emergency patients' 90-minute ambulance wait
Dying and gravely ill patients in parts of County Down have to wait up to 90 minutes for an ambulance, the Irish News reports.
EU vote 'a defining decision' - Allister
Jim Allister says voters are unlikely to ever "make a more defining decision on the future of the United Kingdom" than in Thursday's EU referendum.
"In our hands lies the choice between reclaiming our nation's sovereignty in making and interpreting our own laws or deepening the subservience of our nation to Brussels diktats," the TUV leader adds.
New bus lanes for east Belfast
New bus lanes are being opened on east Belfast's Upper Newtownards Road as part of the Belfast Rapid Transit scheme, the Department for Infrastructure says.
The lanes, located between Holywood Arches and Sandown Road, will be introduced on Monday 27 Jun, operating from 07:30 to 09:30 and from 15:30 to 18:30 between Monday and Friday.
Sectarian graffiti daubed on walls
Sectarian graffiti has been daubed on the walls of a church and several homes in the Springfield and Highfield areas of west Belfast.
A residential home specialising in care for dementia patients also had slogans painted on it during Sunday night.
Serious crash may affect airport travellers
Police say the Ballyutoag Road near Dundrod has been closed between the junctions of Seven Mile Straight and Carnaghliss Road after a serious two-vehicle collision.
Diversions are in place, but anyone travelling to Belfast International Airport by that route should allow extra time for their journey.
Athlete Mageean set for 'whirlwind' summer
BBC Sport NI
Ciara Mageean is aiming to compete strongly for a medal at next month's European Championships in Amsterdam as she continues her build-up to the Olympics.
The Portaferry runner won the 800m at the Northern Ireland Championships on Sunday as part of her preparation for running the 1500m in Rio.
Footballer Paddy McCourt reveals wife's successful brain tumour operation
Former Celtic footballer Paddy McCourt has spoken about his wife's battle with a brain tumour.
Last month, the 32-year-old left League Two side Luton Town by mutual consent to return home.
They know to be good boys and girls now
What's green and white and can fly?
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South Africa v Ireland: Henshaw to miss final Test
BBC Sport NI
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of the third and decisive Test against South Africa on Saturday because of a knee cartilage injury.
Ulster centre Luke Marshall is in line to be recalled as Henshaw's replacement.
£7m loan for poultry waste plant
Conor Macauley
BBC News NI Agriculture and Environment Correspondent
More than £7m of public money is being loaned towards the cost of a plant to deal with waste from Northern Ireland's poultry industry.
The anaerobic digester is to be built near Ballymena. It'll take 40,000 tonnes of Northern Ireland poultry litter a year, generating a biogas and producing a fertiliser.
Jo's hard at work in Paris
Summer solstice at 23:34 tonight
Strong Irish challenge for NI Open
BBC Sport NI
Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup heroes Gary Hurley, Gavin Moynihan and Cormac Sharvin (pictured) are set to play in next month's Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle.
Ardglass clubman Sharvin, 23, will have high hopes of performing well at the Ballymena venue at the end of July.
Tributes to Jo Cox at Stormont
Man cleared over one-punch killing
A County Tyrone man who faced three trials over the one-punch killing of a teenager Jason McGovern (pictured) has been formally acquitted of his manslaughter.
Mark Donnelly, 23, from Greencastle, was cleared of the New Years' Eve 2012 manslaughter of Mr McGovern, from County Monaghan, after the prosecution offered no evidence against him.
'High turnout expected' in EU poll
Mark Devenport
BBC News NI Political Editor
An exceptionally high turnout is expected in Thursday's EU referendum, according to Conservative MP Peter Bone, a founder of the pro-Leave campaign Grassroots Out.
Speaking at Stormont this morning, he said if everyone votes "we will wake up on Friday as an independent sovereign United Kingdom". But several high-profile Remain campaigners have have warned that Northern Ireland would suffer in the event of a Leave vote.
Listen again: The EU referendum is just days away
Crues draw Danes in Champions League
BBC Sport NI
Irish Premiership champions Crusaders have been drawn against Danish title winners FC Copenhagen in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers.
League of Ireland winners Dundalk will play Icelandic side FH Harnarfjordur. The first legs of the ties will be played on either the 12 or 13 July, with the return fixtures the following week.
Stormont tributes to Jo Cox
MLAs are set to pay tribute to murdered Labour MP Jo Cox at the assembly today, and you can follow proceedings on our Stormont Live page.
Business starts at midday, and also on the agenda is question time for the agriculture and finance ministers, and a motion on the proposed closure of regional electoral offices.
Appeal following fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in his 70s.
Lowry offers congratulations to Johnson