Mark Simpson
@BBCMarkSimpson
BBC NEWS Correspondent. Founder of #DigitalSiesta Trust me, I'm a journalist …
Thanks to all the PSNI officers @ChiefConPSNI at The Open for their vigilance & keeping traffic moving ⛳️ Outstanding in their field. Literally in one case.

Why local sports fans are jumping for joy after The Open ends. 🤸🏽♀️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Well done all the volunteers who made the annual Donaghadee 5K a great night of running & craic. 👏




📍No police action over alleged “lies” by loyalist Jamie Bryson at Nama trial 📍Judge concerned has not proposed any action 📍PPS said it’s a matter for police. 📍Police say no further investigation has been initiated at this point. 📍Background here: bbc.com/news/articles/…


If you know anyone from USA 🇺🇸 Canada 🇨🇦 Germany 🇩🇪 South Africa 🇿🇦 Sweden 🇸🇪 or Cork 🔴 who was at The Open on Sunday in Portrush & did a BBC interview, please thank them & send this on. Or they can contact me for the 🎥
Parkrun at Magilligan prison with @OllieHolt22 @TheSharpeEnd & Dan Brown🎥 Ollie has written about this “humbling & inspiring” experience. ✍️ Thanks to the staff who let us in on Saturday. 👏 And then let us out. ✅ mol.im/a/14924713


Future of National Youth Choir in doubt. 🗣️ 🎶 ✍️ @robbeorn ✍️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…


Brilliant advert - has the precious asset of humour.
Advertisment for Nike Football Boots #Nike #FootyBoots #Ads
When is The Open returning to Portrush❓ Here’s the head of TourismNI @johnmcgrillen1 ⛳️
Scottie Scheffler wasn't the only winner of this year's Open ⛳💷 @BBCMarkSimpson bbc.in/4kOrZyW
Some great pics by Limavady's @desmondloughery at #TheOpenChampionship in #Portrush. 📸👏 Important to highlight the local sports photographers when the world's media decends. 👍 @BBCMarkSimpson @royalportrush
Todd lewis asked Matt Fitzpatrick what he’s expecting from Scottie Scheffler tomorrow “Well, hopefully a blowup.” We respect an honest 👑
⛳️Golf ended 7.45pm. 🥁Band parade will start 8.30pm According to Parades Commission: 📍83 bands 📍2,000 participants
