Chief Constable Simon Byrne has defended the PSNI handling of IRA veteran Bobby Storey’s funeral in June.

Move by Long to halt 'RHI on steroids' could have saved NI £406 million per year, MLAs told

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Subscribe              Dec 9, 2020           Good morning In today's news: Chief Constable Simon Byrne has said "Widespread violence and disorder" would have followed any attempt to disperse large crowds attending the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey. He has defended the PSNI handling of the funeral in June. Unionists were last night left alarmed and scrambling for answers  about the future status of Northern Ireland after the government dropped legislation intended to mitigate against an Irish Sea border. There was deep concern that the government dropped clauses from the Internal Markets Bill, which had reassured Northern Ireland of certain limits to the coming Irish Sea border.   Jim Wells who has been locked out of wife's care home says vaccines give hope of 'light at the end of the tunnel' Speaking to the News Letter, the veteran DUP member spoke of his worry about the toll the restrictions have taken on his spouse having been isolated from her family. And today we will be following all the developments as details emerge on how the latest Brexit deal will affect Northern Ireland. You can follow out live blog here.   Keep safe Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Digital subscriptions to the News Letter are available from only £1 a month for the first 3 months. That will give you unlimited access to our content along with our subscriber only interactive puzzles. 70% fewer ads and with the digital+ option you can also access the newspaper app edition. You can see all the options here.            "Widespread violence and disorder" would have followed any attempt to disperse large crowds attending the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey - Chief Constable Simon Byrne           Chief Constable Simon Byrne has defended the PSNI handling of IRA veteran Bobby Storey's funeral in June.                 Move by Long to halt 'RHI on steroids' could have saved NI £406 million per year, MLAs told   A move by justice minister Naomi Long to halt one of her own high-priority laws could have prevented Northern Ireland being slapped with a bill for over £400 million.           Armagh County Camogie Board decides to carry out 'full investigtiation' into IRA chanting video   The Camogie Association has said it is investigating a video which allegedly shows a ladies team chanting pro-IRA slogans after a major victory at the weekend.           Brexit NI - British government to allow EU officials to work and monitor NI Protocol in Northern Ireland customs posts   The British government has agreed to allow customs officials from the European Union to be present in Northern Ireland after the transition period ends on December 31, 2020.           Unionist alarm as clauses to protect Northern Ireland are dropped in UK-EU border trade deal   Unionists were last night left alarmed and scrambling for answers about the future status of Northern Ireland after the government dropped legislation intended to mitigate against an Irish Sea border.               These are the UK's favourite Christmas time chocolates ranked - do you agree?   Chocolate is a firm favourite during the festive season, with family and friends delving into large tubs of their favourite sweet treats at Christmas.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Doubts raised over atomic station for Ulster   From the News Letter, December 9, 1958                             Aaron Burns explains retirement decision           Aaron Burns has revealed the constant struggle with tendinitis led to him calling time on his glittering Irish League career.                   On this day in 2010: Alan Pardew appointed Newcastle boss on long-term deal   Newcastle fans directed their anger at owner Mike Ashley after he handed Alan Pardew a five-and-a-half-year contract to take over at St James' Park.       Ballymena United place duo on transfer list   Ballymena United have confirmed both Ross Glendinning and Cathair Friel have been placed on the transfer list.       Know your sport? Test your knowledge with our fun quiz.   Test your sporting knowledge with our regular quiz.                   View more news

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