New loyalist group says it is behind anti-Irish Sea border posters across Northern Ireland – and says businesses funding are funding it

Schools not a major transmission site of COVID-19 - decision on school reopening this week

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Subscribe              Feb 15, 2021           Good morning Your latest news:  * A new loyalist group which says it has erected many of the anti-Irish Sea border posters appearing across Northern Ireland has claimed that businessmen are helping to fund it. * Death of tragic couple over Valentines weekend, Brigid Wilkinson and Owen McMullan, leaves their three young children and 'devastated' community.  * Schools are not a major source of transmission of coronavirus, the Public Health Agency (PHA) have said. * A Co Down Pastor who survived a bitter hospital battle with Coronvirus has gone back into hospital with clots on his lungs. And: * A fortified police vehicle for controlling riots at the start of the Northern Ireland conflict is being sold off in England. The 26-tonne Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) truck was mounted with a water cannon to disperse troublemakers in 1970. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor * If you want to enjoy accurate, fact-checked journalism that you can trust, why not sign up for a digital subscription?  You can 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.           New loyalist group says it is behind anti-Irish Sea border posters across Northern Ireland – and says businesses funding are funding it           A new loyalist group which says it has erected many of the anti-Irish Sea border posters appearing across Northern Ireland has claimed that businessmen are helping to fund it.                 Schools not a major transmission site of COVID-19 - decision on school reopening this week   Schools are not a major source of transmission of coronavirus, the Public Health Agency (PHA) have said.           Public health being hurt by our prolonged closures, say NI gym owners   Gym owners and fitness trainers are urging the Northern Ireland Executive to make the reopening of gyms a "priority" on public health grounds.           Mourne Mountain Rescue Team appeal for public to 'be kind' after walkers reprimanded by social media   The Mourne Mountain rescue Team have asked the public to be 'kind' after unfortunate walkers were forced to call for help ater getting into difficulties.           Historic police water cannon up for sale   A fortified police vehicle for controlling riots at the start of the Northern Ireland conflict is being sold off in England.           Retailers facing 'a perfect storm'   Retail bosses have warned the sector faces a "perfect storm" as new border regulations come into force in April with a raft of retailers still unable to serve customers in Northern Ireland.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Urban council meeting claims not to have been consulted over financial adjustment   From the News Letter, February 15, 1900       VIDEO: 'Postcards with Love' from College   Care home residents around the Triangle received some very special Valentine's messages this year.                             THE BIG INTERVIEW: Colin Turkington's 'happy place' and how bad days win titles           No driver in British touring cars history has managed to navigate with greater success the demands of distilling hours of groundwork into seconds of glory than Portadown's Colin Turkington.                   Ireland suffer narrow Six Nations defeat in Dublin as France march on   Ireland's Guinness Six Nations title aspirations were prematurely ended as France underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.       Former Crues goalkeeper Johann Lacroix relishing Olympics role   Yohann Lacroix may have left Northern Ireland over six years ago but he is still using lessons learned in Belfast in his current role with the International Olympic Committee.       Matthew Tipton compares Manchester United prospect to Irish League favourite   Portadown boss Matthew Tipton spent much of his playing career marvelling at the ability of David Miskelly, a former team-mate and current assistant manager.                   View more news

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