MLA John Stewart talks about his experiences after testing positive for coronavirus

Pupils will not face a repeat of the exams fiasco says education minister

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Subscribe              Nov 3, 2020           Good morning Despite the coronavirus restrictions Adam Kula reports that fifty people have died in road traffic collisions in NI so far this year. And education minister Peter Weir has moved to reassure parents and children that pupils will not face a repeat of the exams fiasco  which caused concern last year. Stay with us during the day for these and other news and sport updates. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor If you receive this newsletter as a subscriber thank you for supporting us. If not, please consider taking out a digital subscription to the News Letter for as little as £1 for three months.  Along with other benefits, as a subscriber you will now also have access to our new online puzzles with four brand new brain games every day - two crosswords (quick and cryptic), sudoku and a wordwheel. Check out your subscription options here. Thank you           MLA John Stewart reveals he had none of the classic symptoms after positive Covid-19 test           An Ulster Unionist MLA who tested positive for Covid-19 said he had none of the three classic symptoms of the virus.                 Education minister: Pupils will not face a repeat of the exams fiasco   There will be no repeat of the exams fiasco earlier endured by students earlier this year, Education Minister Peter Weir has said.           NI alcohol licensing laws to be debated at Stormont   Today a bill that could lead to long-awaited changes in NI's alcohol licensing laws will be debated at Stormont.           Warm welcome for government pledge to have UK-wide approach to Christmas Covid fight   The UK government's decision to try and adopt a joint approach to coronavirus arrangements for Christmas has been welcomed by Northern Ireland MPs.           NI road deaths WORSE than last year despite coronavirus as fatalities hit 50   Fifty people have now died in road traffic collisions so far in 2020.           Civil servant: My memories of Stormont Castle in the turbulent days of the early 1970s   When Sinclair Duncan, now aged 95, took up a new post at the heart of government in 1970, little did he know how fast the political and security situation was about to decline               Through the archives: Lord Lieutenant issues reward for apprehension of villain   From the News Letter, November 1, 1796       Through the archives: Power from Ulster's turf bogs   From the News Letter, November 3, 1952                             Dan McFarland's praise for Ulster win over 'tough' Cardiff Blues           Ulster coach Dan McFarland was happy with his side's performance during the 11-7 win last night over Cardiff in the tricky weather conditions at Rodney Parade.                   Robert Garrett adds vital Glenavon grit in a game short of grace   As a symbol of the scoreless draw delivered on Saturday by Glenavon and Dungannon Swifts, it seemed fitting that the combative and tigerish Robert Garrett was singled out as the hosts' leading player.       FLASHBACK: Test your sporting knowledge   Try our PA sports quiz:       Jordan Jones urged to 'learn' as Northern Ireland confirm international call   Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has told Jordan Jones to "learn from this incident" following a breach of COVID-19 protocols by the player and his Rangers team-mate George Edmundson.                   View more news

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