Doctors ‘feeling strain’ as NI Covid cases climb towards 100,000

Government to intensify engagement with Troubles victims

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Subscribe              Jan 18, 2021           Good morning In today's news: *A spokesman for the Province's doctors has spoken of his "deep concern" about their welfare, as Northern Ireland draws closer to 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus. * The Government has pledged to "intensify" engagement with victims' groups in addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict. * The manager of a small, family-run fruit-and-veg business has said that customers are coming to him complaining of not being able to get fresh items from major supermarket firms. * DUP MP Carla Lockhart has claimed parents of babies that need special formula milk are struggling to find supplies due to Irish Sea border issues. * Thieves have targeted a mobile unit, belonging to St John's Ambulance which has been helping the NI Ambulance Service during the pandemic. Why not start off the New Year with a digital subscription to have unlimited access to the work of our top journalists, thought-provoking columnists and exclusive content from as little as £1 a month? Check out your subscription options here.  Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Government to intensify engagement with Troubles victims           The Government has pledged to "intensify" engagement with victims' groups in addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict.                 Doctors 'feeling strain' as NI Covid cases climb towards 100,000   A spokesman for the Province's doctors has spoken of his "deep concern" about their welfare, as Northern Ireland draws closer to 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus.           Irish Sea border hitting baby formula supplies says MP   DUP MP Carla Lockhart has claimed parents of babies that need special formula milk are struggling to find supplies due to Irish Sea border issues.           Thieves target 'vital resource' for St John's Ambulance Service unit   Thieves have targeted a mobile unit, belonging to St John's Ambulance which has been helping the NI Ambulance Service during the pandemic.           One million euro found in vehicle   More than one million euro in cash was found hidden in a vehicle during a Garda search operation.           Family-owned greengrocer: We are better stocked than Tesco   The manager of a small, family-run fruit-and-veg business has said that customers are coming to him complaining of not being able to get fresh items from major supermarket firms.           Teachers are 'top priority' in phase two for Covid jab - as expert advises staff must be vaccinated before schools reopen   Teachers and other education staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19 before schools can reopen, a UK expert has said.           'Imagine Martin McGuinness legacy if he had left his own deathbed account'   A writer who penned a biography of Martin McGuinness has said that a new account of his life "doesn't gloss over" the extent of his IRA deeds.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Details of mutiny at Chilean convict colony published   From the News Letter, January 22, 1878       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Ulster Ancient Monuments Advisory Committee view composite of Navan fort during meeting   From the News Letter, January 18, 1928                             Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regret at failure to 'pounce' at Anfield           Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt his side missed an opportunity to end Liverpool's long unbeaten home league record after failing to "pounce" on their injury problems.                   Five Pep Guardiola highlights as he hits landmark   Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola today celebrates his 50th birthday.       Steven Gerrard reveals why he had to 'get into' Rangers players at half-time   Rangers manager Steven Gerrard bemoaned his players' lack of aggression in their 1-1 draw against Motherwell at Fir Park, insisting they didn't report for duty until the second half.       Go-ahead for Ireland's one-day international against UAE   UAE authorities have given the go-ahead for the UAE squad to resume competitive action, and a second men's one-day international between UAE and Ireland will be played tomorrow, after two of the four matches scheduled could not proceed as planned due to COVID-19 health concerns.                   View more news

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