How can a man who killed an 18-year-old boy get a job in education?

Teaching unions in 'broad agreement' that phased return unlikely before Easter

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Subscribe              Feb 5, 2021           Good morning   You can now read all the news on your desktop with our new online digital edition. Digital+ and Print/Digital+ subscribers can now access the News Letter at https://app.newsletter.co.uk  Digital only subscribers can upgrade to access the eReader or you can take out a new subscription for £1 a month here. In today's news: * A former soldier maimed in an IRA bomb attack has slammed the appointment of a man convicted for his part in the atrocity to the Education Authority. * The number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) is now 2,495 and 124 new deaths were recorded in the week from January 23 to 29. * Teaching unions are in "broad agreement" that the safe return of face-to-face education likely won't be possible until after Easter. * Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, has signed an online petition launched by DUP leader, Arlene Foster, to exert pressure on Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol. * You can now get easy access to every single day's edition of the News Letter, without even having to leave the house. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           NI Covid-19 related deaths increases to 2,495 as 124 new deaths recorded in last seven days - NISRA           The number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) is now 2,495 and 124 new deaths were recorded in the week from January 23 to 29.                 NI school return: Teaching unions in 'broad agreement' that phased return unlikely until after Easter   Teaching unions are in "broad agreement" that the safe return of face-to-face education likely won't be possible until after Easter.           Ex-soldier maimed by IRA bomber: How can a man who killed an 18-year-old boy get a job in education?   A former soldier maimed in an IRA bomb attack has slammed the appointment of a man convicted for his part in the atrocity to the Education Authority.           Ex-moderator's funeral: 'When he climbed the pulpit a holy hush fell'   A former Presbyterian moderator who was laid to rest yesterday had such authority that when he climbed into the pulpit "a holy hush descended on the congregation," mourners heard.           Life after lockdown: Test and trace, mask wearing and social distancing likely to stick around even after mass vaccinations, says BMA NI chair Dr Tom Black   Coronavirus controls such as track and trace, social distancing and mask wearing are likely to stick around even after most of the population is vaccinated, a leading doctor has said.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Unionist meeting reaffirms its confidence in Carson's leadership   From the News Letter, February 5, 1920       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of February 1982   Labour leader supports call to aid De Lorean                             Michael Dunlop's cameo role in Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar's new Channel 5 series           Irish road racer Michael Dunlop will feature in Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar's new two-part travelogue series on Channel 5.                   Perfect record lands Oran Kearney Manager of the Month award   Coleraine manager Oran Kearney has been named Manager of the Month by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association.       Johnny Sexton steering clear of bold predictions for Ireland in Six Nations   Johnny Sexton says Ireland would be ridiculed if they attempted to imitate England by making bold declarations of wanting to be the "greatest team that ever played rugby".       Gary McAllister delighted to see Ianis Hagi shine for Rangers   Gary McAllister was delighted to see Rangers ace Ianis Hagi hit the jackpot after the Romanian refused to shy away from his risk and reward strategy.                             View more news

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