Debenhams demise ‘a hammer blow’ to the local economy + Black Santa goes digital

YFCU launch their Christmas appeal

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Subscribe              Dec 1, 2020           Good morning There's still time to take advantage of our Black Friday offer. See fewer ads and get unlimited access to our news, opinion, and sport by taking out a new digital subscription from just 70p a month. In the news today: The Chief Executive of the Belfast Chamber has described the news that Debenhams is to close all its stores in Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom as a "hammer blow" for the economy. "This is absolutely devastating news for everyone working in Debenhams and the Arcadia Group," said Mr. Hamilton. The judge who headed up a review of hate crime legislation for Northern Ireland would like to see social media companies require full identity checks on anyone using their platforms. He said there is an urgent need for greater regulation of social media companies, including a requirement for a more robust registration system for users. And the family of Pat Finucane are to seek the support of President-Elect Joe Biden for their ongoing campaign for a public inquiry into his murder. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said he was not taking a public inquiry off the table but said further examinations of the case by police and a police watchdog should conclude first. Read all these stories and more at www.newsletter.co.uk Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Debenhams demise 'a hammer blow' to the local economy says NI business chief Simon Hamilton           The Chief Executive of the Belfast Chamber has described the news that Debenhams is to close all its stores in Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom as a "hammer blow" for the economy.                 Hate crime judge recommends abolishing free speech protections in private dwellings on issues such as race, sexual orientation, transgenderism and religion   The judge leading Northern Ireland's hate crime review has recommended abolishing 'protected speech' in private houses on issues such as race, sexual orientation, transgenderism and religion.           Black Santa goes digital   Belfast's Black Santa, Dean Stephen Forde, is today preparing for Sit-Out unlike any other in the 44-year history of the charity fundraiser.           YFCU launch their Christmas appeal   Every year the current YFCU president decides on a #ChristmasAppeal for members to help their local communities.           Queen's University 'wrongly curbing free speech and belief of transgender critics'   A prominent lawyer has said Queen's University Belfast's (QUB) code of conduct violates the rights of academics and students who do not accept the ideas of transgender activists.               Through the archives: Coalisland and it's boycotted rector   From the News Letter, December 1, 1884       WATCH: Talented rapper 'Belfast Grime Man' hits jackpot with storytelling song about his late mother   A Belfast rapper who penned a song about his late mum has gone viral on social media.                             Andy Farrell 'absolutely' right man to lead country forward, say Ireland bosses           Ireland rugby bosses have no regrets over the appointment of head coach Andy Farrell and believe he is "absolutely" the right man to lead the country forward.                   Glenn Irwin pragmatic over 2021 Isle of Man TT cancellation as Ulster rider's big debut put on hold again   Glenn Irwin was putting on a brave face following Monday's announcement that the 2021 Isle of Man TT had been cancelled, leaving the Ulster rider with a further wait to make his eagerly awaited debut at the event.       Flashback: England end New Zealand's 20-match winning run on tuis day in 2012   England's rugby union side recorded a sensational 38-21 victory over New Zealand at Twickenham on December 1 eight years ago.       John McGuinness left 'feeling empty' following cancellation of 2021 Isle of Man TT   Isle of Man TT great John McGuinness said official confirmation that the 2021 event had been cancelled has left him feeling 'empty'.                   View more news

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