DUP: Decision to fly Union flag every day on government buildings must be extended to NI

Tim McGarry: The Shinners have a point – let's move Edward Carson for Frank Carson

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Subscribe              Mar 25, 2021           Good morning In the news today:  * A DUP MP has said that the decision by Westminster to fly the Union flag every day from all government buildings should be extended to Northern Ireland. * Just weeks after the DUP said it was blocking recruitment of Irish Sea border inspectors, DUP minister Edwin Poots's department has advertised for port inspectors. * We must brace for the possibility that coronavirus could return to plague us on an annual basis, according to a Belfast-based virus expert. * Dog undergoes emergency surgery after fishing hook becomes stuck in its throat - appeal for responsibility over waste And: * Tim McGarry: The Shinners have a point – let's move Edward Carson for Frank Carson You can keep up with all the latest Coronavirus related news here 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 Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           DUP: Decision to fly Union flag every day on government buildings must be extended to NI           A DUP MP has said that the decision by Westminster to fly the Union flag every day from all government buildings should be extended to Northern Ireland.                 'Banishing Covid restrictions completely may take years – it could become an annual winter virus'   We must brace for the possibility that coronavirus could return to plague us on an annual basis, according to a Belfast-based virus expert.           Hyponatraemia inquiry: Robin Swann announces consultation on responsibility of honesty on healthcare organisations and staff   Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a consultation on proposals for creating a legal responsibility of honesty on healthcare organisations and staff when things go wrong.           Twenty-five NI groups sign letter to Robin Swann about 'women and pregnant people'   Twenty-five different groups have signed a pro-choice letter to the health minister which uses the term "pregnant people" instead of just "pregnant women".           Report reveals most common items of litter in NI - dog fouling at highest ever level   A new report has revealed that cigarette butts are the most commonly observed items of litter discarded in Northern Ireland.           Tim McGarry: The Shinners have a point – let's move Edward Carson for Frank Carson   We live in strange times.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Celebrations at the recovery of King George III   From the News Letter, March 25, 1789       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of March 1982   Diplomats hope to end island 'invasion' in South Atlantic                             Steven Davis stresses the importance of making a good start against Italy           The odds may be stacked firmly against Northern Ireland going into Thursday's opening World Cup qualifier against Italy but captain Steven Davis has underlined the importance of making the right sort of start to a new campaign.                   Lessons from loss the Portadown ambition after collapse at Carrick   Portadown manager Matthew Tipton is refusing to push the panic button off a midweek collapse at Carrick Rangers.       Rory McIlroy off to losing start at WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play   Rory McIlroy's decision to add Pete Cowen to his coaching team failed to pay instant dividends as he slumped to a 6&5 defeat to Ian Poulter in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.       Ondrej Kudela to be questioned over racist abuse allegations if he returns to UK   Slavia Prague player Ondrej Kudela will be questioned over accusations of racist abuse against Glen Kamara if he returns to the UK for the Europa League quarter-final against Arsenal, the Rangers player's lawyer has stated.                   View more news

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