Four-week lockdown is ‘pragmatic decision’ for NI says BMA Chair Dr Tom Black

Two women 'badly shaken' after escaping injury when shots fired at front door of home

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Subscribe              Dec 14, 2020           Good morning British Medical Association Chair Dr Tom Black has said with current rates of COVID-19 infection "there is a nightmare ahead of us in the health service". Speaking this morning on the Nolan Show, he said the "logical decision is to go into a 4 week lockdown". Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said the Northern Ireland Office will not attend any further talks about Troubles legacy unless victims groups are included. He was speaking after it was revealed that academics, republicans, loyalists and representatives of the Irish and UK governments attended recent talks at Lambeth palace about resolving legacy matters - but that victims and unionist parties were not invited. Two women have been left 'badly shaken' after escaping injury when shots fired at front door of home. Detective Inspector McKenna said: "Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this reckless attack but, as you can imagine, the occupants of the house have been left badly shaken. And the Northern Ireland Office will today announce a funding pledge of £3 million to mark the centenary of the Province. Brandon Lewis, the Secretary of State, will unveil details at a gathering set up by conservative think-tank Policy Exchange today.   Have a good day 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.             Four-week lockdown is 'pragmatic decision' for NI says BMA Chair Dr Tom Black           British Medical Association Chair Dr Tom Black has said with current rates of COVID-19 infection "there is a nightmare ahead of us in the health service".                 News Letter learns of £29,000 spending on 'anti-bias' training for civil servants   Roughly £29,000 has been spent to deliver "unconscious bias training" to civil servants, the News Letter can reveal.           Two women escape injury after shots fired at front door of NI home   Detectives investigating the report of a shooting in Dungiven last night (Sunday 13th December) are appealing for information.           Brandon Lewis: NIO will not attend legacy talks without victims   Secretary of State Brandon Lewis says the Northern Ireland Office will not attend any further talks about Troubles legacy unless victims groups are included.           Tragic NI teenager's comic book published six years after his death   A heartbroken mum is keeping the memory of her teenage son alive through a comic book he made before he lost his life at the age 14.           Northern Ireland being pushed further out into the Atlantic by new Irish Sea border, haulier warns   The new Irish Sea border will effectively push Northern Ireland "further into the Atlantic" as far as trade is concerned, the managing director of a leading haulier has said.               Charley Pride: Country music pioneer with a special connection to NI fans   The weekend death of iconic American country singer Charley Pride has evoked fond memories of the silky baritone among his great legion of fans in Northern Ireland.       Through the archives: Murder gangs to be excommunicated warns Catholic bishop   From the News Letter, December 14, 1920                             Oran Kearney believes Gareth Deane will get even better           Oran Kearney had special praise for his goalkeeper Gareth Deane as Coleraine picked up their first win since the end of October.                   Stewart Nixon: That one was for Jerry   Stewart Nixon rounded off a very tough week by scoring the last-gasp winner for Coleraine on Saturday.       Flashback: Fabio Capello appointed England manager on this day in 2007   Fabio Capello was formally appointed as the manager of England on this day in 2007.       Steven Gerrard defends Alfredo Morelos over foul in Rangers' win at Tannadice   Steven Gerrard has jumped to the defence of Alfredo Morelos amid claims the striker could have been sent off during Rangers' 2-1 win at Dundee United.                   View more news

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