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oung members of a flute band take part in the annual Twelfth of July parade. They are wearing dark blue shirts with khaki trousers and braces.

Thousands attend Twelfth of July parades

Crowds lined the streets as the annual commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne took place.

Archive photo: A member of the Orange Order marching in the Carrickfergus parade on 12 July. The man has short, white hair and is wearing a white shirt, a black waistcoat and, an orange and purple sash and matching tie. He is also sporting orange-rimmed sunglasses and is carrying a ceremonial sword.

Twelfth of July: What's happening, where and when?

Eighteen venues will host the Orange Order's annual Battle of the Boyne commemorations on Saturday.

a man looking at the camera - he is in front of a wall with art hanging on it, and a wheelchair headrest is visible behind his head

Paralysed man spends year writing letter of thanks

A paralysed man has completed a unique challenge to thank the paramedics who helped save his life.