Edwin Poots undergoes emergency surgery after he was admitted to hospital on Sunday afternoon suffering acute pain.

Arlene Foster writes to Micheal Martin to call for the Republic to probe alleged cases of state collusion with IRA

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Subscribe              Dec 7, 2020           Good morning We hope you had a good weekend. In the news today:  Stormont's agriculture minister has undergone surgery for a perforated appendix. Edwin Poots was admitted to hospital on Sunday afternoon after suffering acute pain.  First Minister Arlene Foster has told the Taoiseach there must be a "fresh examination" into allegations of collusion between Irish state authorities and the IRA.  She urged Micheal Martin to "urgently assist" in "getting to the truth" about what she described as unanswered questions in the state's role with Republican paramilitaries.  And Baptist Pastor David Patterson explains why he opened his church for worship despite coronavirus restrictions. 'The public worship of God must not be set aside by any earthly power, nor neglected by the true people of God'. 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.            DUP minister Edwin Poots undergoes emergency surgery for perforated appendix           Stormont's agriculture minister has undergone surgery for a perforated appendix.                 Arlene Foster writes to Micheal Martin to call for the Republic to probe alleged cases of state collusion with IRA   Northern Ireland's First Minister has told the Taoiseach there must be a "fresh examination" into allegations of collusion between Irish state authorities and the IRA.           Another 'milestone' for NI as civil partnerships can be converted to marriages: First 17 couples to do so today   Legislation allowing same-sex couples to convert their civil partnerships into marriages has now come into effect in Northern Ireland, with 17 couples expected to do so today.           NI weather: Drivers warned about 'sheet ice' this morning on roads - road traffic collisions close roads   Motorists are being warned about icy driving conditions this morning.           NI to have 'very bad January and February' warns expert   The easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland will lead to a wide circulation of the virus, a leading epidemiologist has warned.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Inspection of Special Constabulary at Newtownards   From the News Letter, December 7, 1920       PICTURES: See who you recognise in these Christmas photos from around NI   Take a close look at this collection of Christmas pictures from around Northern Ireland.                             David Healy hails teenage goalkeeper as Linfield get back to winning ways           Linfield boss David Healy believes he has unearthed a gem in rookie goalkeeper David Walsh.                   Player welfare fears for Portadown's Matthew Tipton   Portadown manager Matthew Tipton has voiced concerns over player protection given an enhanced injury risk within a season disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.       Tiernan Lynch named NIFWA Manager of the Month   LARNE manager Tiernan Lynch has added another trophy to his collection.       Shrewsbury Town's Josh Daniels open to return to Northern Ireland set-up   JOSH DANIELS has expressed his willingness to return to the Northern Ireland international set-up should manager Ian Baraclough be interested in calling him up next year.                   View more news

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