Organiser of BLACK LIVES MATTER rally in NI defends Belfast event after accusations that protestors were endangering lives

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jun 4, 2020           Hello again, Boy, have we got some top class coverage of the Black Lives Matter rally in Belfast city centre on Wednesday. PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne weighed in to claim that protesters failing to adhere to Coronavirus social distancing rules "will endanger lives'. The Chief Constable's suggestion has been rejected by the organiser of the rally who said the vast majority of protesters wore masks and used hand sanitiser to wash their hands - READ FULL STORY HERE.   **Are you enjoying our online journalism? Well, we've good news, you can access all our content 24/7 with a digital subscription - for more information on how to take out a digital subscription to newsletter.co.uk visit https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions **   There is also news about the arrest of a 55 year-old man in Newcastle, Co. Down yesterday on suspicion of drugs offences - police discovered suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £50,000 at an address nearby - READ FULL STORY HERE. In sport we have a great story about Coleraine striker Eoin Bradley praising everyone who contributed to save Kilrea United Football Club - READ FULL STORY HERE. As ever, stick with us today for all of the latest news that may emerge from this evening's daily Coronavirus briefing in Stormont. P.S. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription. Subscribe to newsletter.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to the best Northern Irish and UK news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than five articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions now to sign up. Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website. Thank you, Alistair Bushe Editor           Organiser of Black Lives Matter rally defends Belfast event after accusations that protestors were endangering lives           One of the organisers of a Black Lives Matter rally in Belfast City Centre has defended the event after concerns were raised about breaches of lockdown guidelines.                 Man (55) arrested on suspicion of drugs offences - £50,000 of suspected cocaine found in nearby property   Suspected cocaine with a street value of £50,000 was recovered from a house in Newcastle, County Down on Wednesday after the PSNI arrested a 55 year-old man on suspicion of drugs offences.           Executive to confirm if lockdown will be eased   The Executive will meet today to confirm if some changes to lockdown can proceed in Northern Ireland from next Monday.           Use of security firm at amenity sites queried   The Chair of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's Environmental Services Committee has questioned Council's use of a private security firm at its amenity sites.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Son of Portstewart returns home to open golf club's tennis courts   From the News Letter, June 4, 1932       1869: Orangemen are urged to remain peaceful but defiant   From an early hour on The Twelfth in 1869 the beautiful little Co Down village of Greyabbey was astir. The News Letter reported that: "Flags of all hues were exhibited in different parts of the town, and everything seemed to wear a holiday aspect."                             Eoin Bradley praises contributors as Kilrea United are saved           Coleraine striker Eoin Bradley has praised everyone who contributed to save Kilrea United Football Club.                   SONI and Ulster Rugby Launch COVID-19 Bursary Fund for Rugby Clubs   SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) and Ulster Rugby have launched a bursary fund to support rugby clubs as they plan a return to activity post COVID-19       On this Day in 2008: Manchester City turned to Mark Hughes   Two days after Sven-Goran Eriksson was shown the door against the wishes of most fans, Manchester City appointed his replacement when Mark Hughes joined the club on this day in 2008.       North West consider return to cricket options   The North West Cricket Union looks likely to take its first small steps back towards a return to playing next week as the NI Assembly's exit out of lockdown reaches Stage 2 on Monday.                   View more news

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