Sammy Wilson attacks Robin Swann calling him a 'poodle' and Dr. Michael McBride describing him as 'unaccountable'

More than 323,000 waiting for first hospital consultant appointment

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Subscribe              Feb 25, 2021           Good morning The latest news for today from the team at the News Letter: * The family of missing Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian have appealed to the small group of people they believe know where she is hidden to finally reveal it to allow them to lay her to rest beside her mother. * A plan setting out NI's pathway to recovery from lockdown is expected to be discussed by the Stormont Executive when it meets later. And: * A young stem cell transplant patient from Co Antrim has had his fund-raising efforts rewarded with recognition at a prestigious national charity awards night. Stay up to date with all the latest news during the day at newsletter.co.uk Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor 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.             Sammy Wilson attacks Health Minister Robin Swann calling him a 'poodle' and CMO Dr. Michael McBride describing him as 'unaccountable'           DUP MP, Sammy Wilson, has hit out at Health Minister Robin Swann and Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, Dr. Michael McBride, over how the pair have approached reopening schools.                 Men arrested after Pitt Park gathering released - but investigation ongoing   Four men arrested by detectives from PSNI's Criminal Investigation Branch and Paramilitary Crime Task Force investigating an incident involving a significant gathering of men in the Pitt Park area of East Belfast on Tuesday, 2 February, have all been released pending reports to the PPS.           NI health: More than 323,000 waiting for first hospital consultant appointment   There are more than 323,000 people in Northern Ireland waiting for a first appointment with a consultant, new statistics show.           Pathway to recovery for NI to be discussed today at Stormont   A plan setting out NI's pathway to recovery from lockdown is expected to be discussed by the Stormont Executive when it meets later.           Diane Dodds hopeful of economic recovery as action plan launched   Northern Ireland's Economy Minister has spoken of hope for the region's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.           Cat gives live pigeon to man called Pidgeon during Stormont hearing   A man called Pidgeon refused to get in a flap when his cat presented him with a bird of the same name as he gave evidence to politicians.           Superhero Caden's epic challenge raises £9,000 for three charities   A young stem cell transplant patient from Co Antrim has had his fund-raising efforts rewarded with recognition at a prestigious national charity awards night.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Carrickmore estate is setting for evictions   From the News Letter, February 25, 1886       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of February 1856   Installation young minister at Randalstown                             Ulster captain Iain Henderson 'delighted' with new deal           Ulster captain Iain Henderson has committed his future to Ulster and Ireland by signing a two-year contract extension with the IRFU that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until July 2023.                   Rangers' Steven Gerrard planning on a pint with Neil Lennon   Steven Gerrard has watched the Old Firm pressure cooker become too hot for Neil Lennon – but he admits he could not have served up Rangers' imminent title triumph without it.       Glenn Irwin 'ready' to return to Macau Grand Prix three years on from crash tragedy   Glenn Irwin says he is willing to return to the famous Macau Grand Prix over three years on from his maiden victory at the famous race, which was marred by tragedy.       Irish League ground switch is 'Sunday League football' for boss Matthew Tipton   Portadown manager Matthew Tipton has branded the idea of switching matchday venues as 'Sunday League football' and a decision that devalues both the 'integrity and professionalism' of the Irish League.                   View more news

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