Council says it is 'deeply sorry' to grieving families for 'error of judgement'

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jul 6, 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           Belfast City Council apologises to families denied same size of funeral as IRA man           Belfast City Council has apologised to eight families who were denied the same size of cremation service as IRA veteran Bobby Storey on the day of his funeral.                 Children escape injury in 'shocking and brutal' hammer attack on man in NI home - mother threatened and 'left badly shaken'   A man has been taken to hospital after sustaining wounds and lacerations to his arm, ankle, head and body in a hammer attack.           Larne FC owner declines freeman offer - and says give it to the people instead   The millionaire businessman who rejuvenated the fortunes of Larne Football Club has rejected an offer to be made a freeman of the borough, the News Letter can reveal.           'Inspirational' swimmmer in Cushendall tragedy named locally   The man who died following a major emergency incident in Co Antrim on Saturday has been praised as an "inspiration" by his cycling club.           A Sinn Fein apology for the Bobby Storey funeral could wrongly give the impression that the social distancing breach was not deliberate   It is expected that a motion at Stormont today will call on the Sinn Fein ministers Michelle O'Neill and Conor Murphy to apologise for their actions at the funeral of the IRA leader Bobby Storey last week.           Childcare providers warn that the sector could collapse due to financial crisis   Daycare providers are warning that many could go out of business due to the financial impact of the coronavirus lockdown, with serious knock-on effects for the Northern Ireland economy.               NI photographer capturing the beauty of abandoned properties   GRAEME COUSINS talks to an NI woman who has made a name for herself capturing the remnants of the past on camera       Exquisite old violin in safe hands with Jamie   Talented young Lisburn musician Jamie Howe will have the honour of playing a precious 239-year-old violin during his tenure as leader of the Ulster Youth Orchestra (UYO).                             'Lifelong Joey Dunlop fan' and TT Manager Paul Phillips still treasures Manx pound note signed by Yer Maun           Top Isle of Man TT official Paul Phillips still has a Manx pound note signed by Joey Dunlop, which serves as a prized keepsake from his childhood as a fervent fan of the Ulster road racing legend.                   Ian Baraclough insists Northern Ireland will take Nations League seriously   Ian Baraclough wants to ensure Northern Ireland do not overlook the Nations League as they look forward to their Euro 2020 qualifying play-off semi-final against Bosnia and Herzegovina.       Major sporting events to go ahead as Government announces quarantine exemptions   Selected sports stars are to be exempt from quarantine requirements when competing in the UK, the culture secretary has announced.       Flashback: Arthur Ashe becomes Wimbledon's first black men's champion   To this day Arthur Ashe remains the only black man to win a Wimbledon title.                   View more news

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