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THERE will be no raft race and no Red Arrows in Portrush this summer!

That is the story making the front page of this week's Chronicle - in shops now.

While there has been no official confirmation from the RAF, council officials said they understand the aerobatic display team is unavailable.

And organisers of the Raft Race are expected to officially confirm the cancellation of the 2024 event in the coming days.

The news is a double whammy for the north coast - read all about it inside this week's newspaper.

Elsewhere, Causeway Coast and Glens councillors are due to meet later this week to strike a rate for the coming financial year while two Assembly members from Coleraine have been appointed to the new Stormont Executive.

We can also reveal that work is due to begin next week to strengthen coastal defences protecting the famous Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club with an eye on the return of The Open next summer.

In sport, we have reports and reaction from Derry's defeat of rivals Tyrone in the National League and preview Coleraine's trip to Cliftonville this weekend.

Throw in all the usual court and council round-ups and the latest entertainment news and we have you covered.

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