PSNI attend scene of the 'suspicious death' of a woman in NI town

Disciplined PSNI rookies were directed by superiors to intervene at Ormeau Road event, police reveal

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Subscribe              Feb 9, 2021           Good morning In today's news: * Breaking news: The PSNI is at the scene of the 'suspicious' death of a woman in Portadown this morning. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman in Portadown reported during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, February 9th). * The PSNI has revealed that two junior officers who carried out a controversial arrest after a Troubles victims commemoration had only intervened on direction of their superior officer - a fact that had not been mentioned during an extended interview by the Chief Constable the day before. * Muddy boots can still come to Northern Ireland, says DUP minister. Officials will not be adopting an extreme interpretation of the ban on British soil coming to Northern Ireland. * Senior judges rule that Stormont has a legal duty to fund a pension scheme for victims of Troubles.  And * 'Pedigree' pup price explodes during pandemic - but 40,000 could be abandoned. Pups such as Cocker Spaniels - which had been selling for around £400, are now being advertised for £2,000. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Get easy access to every single day's edition of the News Letter, without even having to leave the house. 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.           Disciplined PSNI rookies were directed by superiors to intervene at Ormeau Road event, police reveal - Sean Graham Bookmakers memorial row           The PSNI has revealed that two junior officers who carried out a controversial arrest after a Troubles victims commemoration had only intervened on direction of their superior officer - a fact that had not been mentioned during an extended interview by the Chief Constable the day before.                 Reorienting Northern Ireland's economy towards the EU will be costly, warn economists   The disruption to Northern Ireland buying GB goods will have a far greater economic impact than continued unfettered trade with the Republic, two economists have said.           PSNI attend scene of the 'suspicious death' of a woman in Portadown   The PSNI is at the scene of the 'suspicious' death of a woman in Portadown this morning.           People may need autumn 'booster' coronavirus jab to protect against new variants   Booster jabs to protect against emerging new variants of coronavirus may be required in autumn, the UK's Vaccines Minister has said.           Carla Lockhart: Re-opening of schools must be top priority   The reopening of schools should be at the top of the priorities list when the NI Executive meets next week to re-evaluate the Covid restrictions, Carla Lockhart has said.           Tory MPs tell Boris Johnson: Knock heads together to protect NI veterans   Boris Johnson must "knock heads together in Whitehall" and swiftly bring forward legislation to protect Northern Ireland veterans from vexatious claims, Conservative MPs have urged.               Local beer exporters seeing Brexit benefits but facing barriers to growth in NI   GRAEME COUSINS looks in depth at some of the issues relating to the licensing laws reform debate at Stormont       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Amateur boxing tournament held in seaside town   From the News Letter, February 9, 1929                             Teenage prospect James McManus signs deal to contest World Supersport 300 Championship           Northern Ireland teenager James McManus will compete in a full season in the World Supersport 300 Championship this year for the Cork-based Team 109 on a Kawasaki.                   Reliability over rare magic the next step for Conor McCloskey   The 2017 League Cup final put Conor McCloskey in the spotlight with a showpiece goal on the grand stage.       Tommy Wright sets out early goals for Kilmarnock   New Kilmarnock manager Tommy Wright is excited about the prospect of filling out Rugby Park if he can replicate his previous success.       Jason McAdoo optimistic of domestic short circuit action for roads duo Adam McLean and Darryl Tweed   Leading Irish road racing team boss Jason McAdoo is hopeful the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in Northern Ireland will allow more domestic race meetings to go ahead this year.                             View more news

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