Policy shift ahead of GCSE results day as row continues over NI A-level grades

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Aug 17, 2020           Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           NI GCSEs students to be awarded exam grades predicted by teachers           GCSE results this week will be based solely on estimates provided by teachers and colleges, Education Minister Peter Weir has announced.                 Cafe where Covid-19 victim worked to reopen today - wellwishers send support   Nobel Cafe in Ballymena where tragic Andreea Maftei had worked for many years is expected to reopen today for business.           Past and present Sunday Independent editors clash over Hume-Adams legacy   Two editors of Ireland's biggest selling broadsheet newspaper have clashed over the Hume-Adams talks.           Unionist parties reject new police watchdog plan to compel retired officers to give evidence in historic investigations   The two main unionist parties have come out firmly against a police ombudsman plan to force retired officers to give evidence to historic inquiries.           Stormont to be recalled to discuss A-Level results controversy   The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled from summer recess to discuss the A-level results controversy, after Sinn Fein and Alliance backed the move.           Funeral arrangements released for businessman Hugh McWilliams who died after road collision   The funeral arrangements have been released for tragic businessman Hugh McWilliams who died after a road traffic collision on Friday.           Pensions delay: Abercorn bomb victim begins legal action against Stormont Executive   A woman who lost both legs during a notorious Belfast bombing launches legal action today over compensation delays.           Tributes to former Omagh District Council chairman, Wilfred Breen, 'known throughout Ireland'   Tributes have been paid to prolific letter writer and former chairman of Omagh District Council Wilfred Breen, who has died at age 91.               Radio Ulster's David O'Reilly inspired by female footballers to write debut novel   David O'Reilly always knew he had a book in him, but he'd never have guessed he would write it in four days.       Ciaran's spirited showing in global awards is huge boost   Londonderry businessman Ciaran Mulgrew struck gold at the weekend in his drive to revive the Maiden City's reputation as a producer of world class spirits.                             Lee Johnston bags Supersport four-timer at Barry Sheene Classic meeting at Oliver's Mount           Northern Ireland's Lee Johnston was a class apart as the Ashcourt Racing rider won all four races in the Supersport class at the Barry Sheene Classic meeting at Oliver's Mount, Scarborough.                   Ruhan Pretorious shines as North Down win again   North Down picked up the fourth win of their Robinson Services Cup campaign with a 61-run victory over Civil Service North on Saturday.       Steven Gerrard left to reflect on Rangers' missed opportunity   Steven Gerrard insists it is not a case of new season, same old Rangers despite seeing his team labour at Livingston.       Isle of Man TT racer Daley Mathison sustained fatal injuries after 'losing control and crashing into trees'   English rider Daley Mathison lost control of his 1000cc BMW machine and crashed into trees, sustaining fatal injuries at the Isle of Man TT in 2019, an inquest has heard.                   View more news

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