Decision on school return expected today + Brighton bomber Magee remains ‘an object of contempt’ says Norman Tebbit

Lockdown needed until after Easter, BMA NI chair Dr Tom Black warns

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Subscribe              Feb 18, 2021           Good morning With a subscription to the News Letter you can read our online digital edition via our eReader on your desktop or mobile device. A Digital+ subscription will give you unlimited access to our website where you'll see 70% fewer ads. You can also access the interactive puzzles section along with the digital edition. Subscriptions start from £1 a month.  In the news today: * The Northern Ireland Executive is expected to announce details of when schools can fully reopen when it meets later today. * A report into how Belfast City council organised the funeral of republican Bobby Storey is set to be published today. * Lord Tebbit has branded a new book by Brighton bomber Patrick Magee another attempt to "justify the unjustifiable". * The DUP has written to every MP in a bid to unite opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. * The British Medical Association has warned that easing lockdown before Easter will lead to an increase in coronavirus infections, ahead of a review of restrictions due to take place later today. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Schools to return decision expected today - Executive to consider if NI must remain in lockdown until next month           The Northern Ireland Executive is expected to announce details of when schools can reopen when it meets later today.                 Brighton bomber Magee remains 'an object of contempt' says Tebbit   Lord Tebbit has branded a new book by Brighton bomber Patrick Magee another attempt to "justify the unjustifiable".           European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders   The senior figure overseeing Europe's implementation of post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade arrangements meets Belfast business leaders later.           Stormont ministers meet to discuss roadmap for leaving lockdown   Stormont ministers will meet later on Thursday to consider their next steps in easing lockdown.           Lockdown needed until after Easter, BMA NI chair Dr Tom Black warns as NI Executive meets to review restrictions   The British Medical Association has warned that easing lockdown before Easter will lead to an increase in coronavirus infections, ahead of a review of restrictions due to take place later today.           Khyia's dog biscuit business has recipe for success with pet owners across UK   A young County Antrim girl has set up her own online dog biscuit business which is going down a treat with pooch owners across the UK.           NI vaccine roll-out extended to carers   A major extension of Northern Ireland's Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced.           Governor among six staff at young offenders' centre to test positive for Covid   The governor of a young offenders' centre in Northern Ireland has tested positive for Covid-19.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Men found guilty of football betting in Lurgan   From the News Letter, February 18, 1914       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of February 1876   Belfast's Russians guns                             Michael Dunlop says he has 'learned to deal' with personal tragedies in road racing           Michael Dunlop has experienced unthinkable tragedy in road racing but the Northern Ireland rider says he has 'learned to deal' with the cruel side of the sport he loves.                   Ulster's John Andrew mindful of red-card threat   Clearing out rucks has been the hottest topic in the first two weeks of the Six Nations, with Ireland's Peter O'Mahony and Scotland's Zander Fagerson both receiving red cards for making contact with an opponent's head.       Southern 100 Champion Chris Conn passes away   Former Southern 100 Solo champion Chris Conn has sadly passed away.       Carl Frampton's world title fight postponed   Carl Frampton's title fight against super-featherweight champion Jamel Herring has been postponed due to a hand injury.                   View more news

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