Brandon Lewis alarmed at ‘perceptive imbalance’ of Troubles killings

Now everyone over the age of 50 in Northern Ireland can apply for their vaccine

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Subscribe              Mar 15, 2021           Good morning Welcome to your daily update from the News Letter and thank you for signing up to receive this email newsletter.  You can help us to continue providing quality fact checked journalism by taking out a subscription. With a digital subscription 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.  In the news today: * Professor Jim Dornan, dad of actor Jamie Dornan, has died while abroad.  Prof Dornan, a retired obstetrician and gynaecologist, was chair of Health and Life Sciences at the University of Ulster and a former chair of Fetal Medicine at Queen's University Belfast. * There is not enough evidence to justify a border poll at this time, NIO tells QUB academic.  Brandon Lewis' department, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO), has outlined its thinking in a letter to a Queen's University academic. * Leading loyalist Jim Wilson angry at PSNI double standards on policing Covid regulations.  Jim Wilson has questioned why it took the PSNI five days to approach him about his apparent breaching of Covid regulations during Rangers celebrations on the Shankill Road but five months to question Sinn Fein members about the Bobby Storey funeral. And:  * Mixed reaction as Bloodlands concludes and second series announced. The crime drama set in Northern Ireland starring Jimmy Nesbitt, came to a conclusion of sorts last night though the story is far from over with a second series in the pipeline. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor You can keep up with all the latest Coronavirus news via our LIVE BLOG           Professor Jim Dornan, dad of actor Jamie Dornan, has died           One of Northern Ireland's leading medical experts, Professor Jim Dornan, has died the BBC's Marie-Louise Connolly has announced.                 Now everyone over the age of 50 in Northern Ireland can apply for their vaccine   Those aged 50 and above can book their Covid-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said.           Appointment of finance experts to advise Stormont is 'fantastic news,' says leading Northern Ireland economist   An economist in Northern Ireland has spoken in glowing terms about the appointment of two leading financial experts to advise on Northern Ireland's fiscal position.           Brandon Lewis alarmed at 'perceptive imbalance' of Troubles killings   A "perceptive imbalance" has developed in recent years in relation to who was responsible for Troubles murders, the secretary of state has said.           There is not enough evidence to justify a border poll at this time, NIO tells QUB academic   The UK government believes there is no clear evidence to support a border poll at this time, the secretary of state has said.           Schoolboy (12) left 'withdrawn and shaken' after becoming victim of hate crime   North Belfast youngster who attends a special school is still "very withdrawn and quiet" after being attacked whilst out for a walk near his home.           Ignore vaccine fears and attend for your jab, say top NI doctors   Leading doctors have urged people in Northern Ireland to put aside concerns about the AstraZenaca vaccine and attend appointments for it.           Retro               STEPPING BACK IN TIME: Old photographs capture the launch of SS Canberra   I am extremely fortunate that my father-in-law came across this selection of old photographs that he took of the launch of the SS Canberra on March 1960.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Linfield are victors in clash between 'the Rose and the Shamrock' in Irish Cup final   From the News Letter, March 15, 1892                   Sport                     Michael Dunlop finishes eleventh at Daytona 200           Michael Dunlop recorded an 11th place finish on his first appearance at the Daytona 200 event in Florida.                   Johnny Sexton seals Ireland success over Scotland   Scotland's faint Guinness Six Nations title hopes were snuffed out as Gregor Townsend's team found themselves smoked by Ireland yet again.       Linfield boss David Healy's delight at 'razor-sharp' Shayne Lavery   Linfield boss David Healy believes striker Shayne Lavery can become one of the best in the business.       Talk of extending the season is stupidity of the highest order says Stephen Baxter   Stephen Baxter says if the Irish Cup is to be played this season then the Danske Bank Premiership should be concluded at 33 games.                   View more news

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