Up to 60% of new Covid-19 infections in NI are Kent variant + NI lockdown 'interrupted potential catastrophic crisis'

Micheal Martin: I hear what unionism is saying on NI Protocol, but they need to take a different tack

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Subscribe              Feb 11, 2021           Good morning In the news today: * The Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, Dr. Michael McBride has warned that reopening schools at the wrong time could see the infection rate increase up to 50 per cent. * Unionists have accused the EU of not listening to those flagging up concerns about post-Brexit Irish Sea trading arrangements. * The PSNI is perfectly free to say if it is running criminal investigations into civilians at a victims commemoration on the Ormeau Road in Belfast on Friday, despite claiming to the contrary, the Police Ombudsman has said. * The Gaelic Athletic Association should make a fair contribution to the cost of building the new Casement Park stadium, unionists have said. * Micheal Martin: I hear what unionism is saying on NI Protocol, but they need to take a different tack. And  * A group of Ulster cricketers are lending their support to a former Ireland international who is preparing for life in a wheelchair due a rare hereditary disorder. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor As a little gift for Valentine's Day, we're cutting our digital subscription prices by 20%. This offer is for a limited time only, so whether for yourself, or as a gift to someone special, be sure to snap up this offer before February 14.  Along with faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events you can read all the news on your desktop with our new online digital edition. You can access the offer here           Up to 60% of new Covid-19 infections in NI are Kent variant - NI lockdown 'interrupted potential catastrophic crisis' says Health Minister Robin Swann           Up to 60 per cent of newly confirmed cases of Covid-19 are being identified as the more transmissible Kent variant, Health Minister, Robin Swann, has said.                 Micheal Martin: I hear what unionism is saying on NI Protocol, but they need to take a different tack   The Taoiseach has said both sides "need to dial down the rhetoric" on the Northern Ireland Protocol.           Reopening schools not my decision says Education minister   Education Minister Peter Weir was unable to lift the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of schools when he appeared at the Stormont education committee yesterday.           Unionists put politics aside to sign the DUP petition on the Irish Sea border. Now that party needs to explain the way forward   A letter from Samuel Morrison:           Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to meet over NI Protocol controversy   The European Commission's vice president will meet with Michael Gove later over the Northern Ireland Protocol.           Ulster cricketers get on their bikes to support Andy Patterson who faces rest of his life in wheelchair   A group of Ulster cricketers are lending their support to a former Ireland international who is preparing for life in a wheelchair due a rare hereditary disorder.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of February 1866   Alleged Fenian beacon lights spotted in rural Ulster       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: British and German empires come together in Berlin   From the News Letter, February 11, 1909                             IFA final choice more important than first choice for Gerard Lyttle           Gerard Lyttle's focus is on the future for Northern Ireland youth players - and fact he was, if not first choice, then the final choice as national under 19s and under 17s manager.                   Tributes pour in for Wales goalkeeper Dai Davies   Triubtes have poured in for former Wales goalkeeper Dai Davies, who died at the age of 72.       Double boost for Brian McCormack as FHO Racing and The Roadhouse Macau join forces   Waterford's Brian McCormack will put extra focus on this year's British Superbike Championship following the cancellation of most major road races in 2021 due to Covid-19.       Stars unite behind 'immediate action' letter over return of outdoor youth sport   More than 50 names from the world of sport have signed a letter urging the Northern Ireland Executive to take "immediate action" towards a return for outdoor youth sport.                             View more news

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