£115m spent on nursing cover last year - Foster and O’Neill ‘to appear together’

A woman who was left 'locked' into her own body following a devastating stroke has just completed a virtual marathon

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jul 31, 2020           A message from the Editor: 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 Ireland and UK news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 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. Alistair Bushe, Editor           NI spent £115m on nursing cover last year, audit report finds           The cost of covering nursing vacancies in Northern Ireland reached £115 million last year, a new audit report has revealed.                 Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill 'to appear together'   Arlene Foster is expected to appear alongside Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill in public on Friday following a meeting of ministers from both sides of the Irish border.           Bobby Storey funeral: Lawyers hope paperwork will show whether council 'bowed to Sinn Fein pressure'   A solicitors' firm representing the family of someone who was denied a service at Roselawn creatorium on June 30 is preparing legal action against Belfast City Council.           Clodagh defies the odds to complete marathon   A woman who was left 'locked' into her own body following a devastating stroke has just completed a virtual marathon in aid of charity.           Victims voice verdict on outgoing Troubles commissioner Judith Thompson   A number of people bereaved or wounded during the Troubles have given their verdicts on the outgoing victims' commissioner Judith Thompson.           Mercedes-Benz set on fire, house windows smashed - all while man, woman and four children were inside property   The PSNI is trying to identify the motive behind the attack on a Mercedes-Benz and a house containing a man, woman and four children in the early hours of Thursday morning.               Joe's lockdown nature film receives UK-wide plaudits   A ten-year-old Mid Ulster boy's heart-warming nature film has been named as a runner-up in a prestigious UK-wide filmmaking competition that took place over lockdown.       Zahra advocates for youth with arthritis   Carnmoney woman Zahra Baz, graduates this summer from Ulster Univeristy with a BSc in Journalism with Education, achieving a first-class honours, while balancing physical conditions and extensive volunteering commitments.                              European money debate rages on           The debate over the distribution of European prize money was the hot topic for months as clubs tried to come up with a resolution on how to finish the current Danske Bank Premiership campaign.                   On This Day in 2004: British boxer Danny Williams knocked out Mike Tyson   British fighter Danny Williams caused one of the biggest upsets in boxing history when he knocked out Mike Tyson in Louisville.       World Superbikes return at Jerez as champion Jonathan Rea targets unprecedented sixth successive title   World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will resume his quest for an unparalleled sixth title in a row when the series returns this weekend at Jerez in Spain.       Flashback: England's World Cup glory   England made history – something the Three Lions are yet to recreate – on this day in July 1966.                   View more news

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