No clarity over whether EU rules could ban UK vaccines from Northern Ireland

Feasibility study to assess building bridge between NI and Scotland is 'London trying to undermine devolutuion'

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Subscribe              Mar 10, 2021           Good morning   Welcome to your morning round-up from the team at the News Letter. Throughout the pandemic we have continued to bring you all the news, as it happens, online and in print. You can continue to support us by taking out a subscription.   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.  In the news today: * Denying relatives access to loved ones in care homes is deeply concerning and a "breach of human rights," the commissioner for older people (COPNI) has said. * Northern Ireland's Education Minister, Peter Weir, has been accused of "trying to dodge" the scrutiny of Stormont education oversight committee. * Piers Morgan has labelled the Duchess of Sussex's comments in her interview with Oprah Winfrey as "contemptible", following his abrupt departure from Good Morning Britain. * An official feasibility study is to assess the possibility of building a bridge or tunnel between Northern Ireland and Scotland, it has emerged And: * A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….there was wrestling on the TV on a Saturday afternoon. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           No clarity over whether EU rules could ban UK vaccines from Northern Ireland           Uncertainty last night surrounded whether the EU could ban some UK medicines in Northern Ireland from the end of this year after concerns about a new aspect of the Irish Sea border.                 Feasibility study to assess building bridge between NI and Scotland is 'London trying to undermine devolutuion'   An official feasibility study is to assess the possibility of building a bridge or tunnel between Northern Ireland and Scotland., it has emerged           Stop calling men MLAs 'Mister' and women 'Madam': Alliance MLA   Members of the NI Assembly should cease using the terms "mister" and "madam" when referring to each other, an MLA has argued.           Some care home residents 'held hostage' as family visits denied, says Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch   Denying relatives access to loved ones in care homes is deeply concerning and a "breach of human rights," the commissioner for older people (COPNI) has said.           Dementia concerns: footballer's son backs 'industrial injury' call   The son of former Linfield and Glentoran star Billy Sinclair has added his voice to calls for dementia in ex-players to be classed as an industrial injury.           Piers Morgan condemns Duchess of Sussex comments to Oprah as 'contemptible'   Piers Morgan has labelled the Duchess of Sussex's comments in her interview with Oprah Winfrey as "contemptible", following his abrupt departure from Good Morning Britain.           Medics expect '20% surge' in need for mental health care in NI - staff recruited   There will be an anticipated 20% surge in the need for mental health care in NI, as a fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Siobhan O'Neill has revealed.           Jonny McCambridge: The night I got chased by Giant Haystacks   A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….there was wrestling on the TV on a Saturday afternoon.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Man sentenced to hard labour for attacking Methodist class leader   From the News Letter, March 10, 1860       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Ploughing match is held at Markethill   From the News Letter, March 24, 1829                             Dixie Robinson believes future is bright for Shiels' Swifts           Dixie Robinson's interim period in charge of Dungannon Swifts may have ended in defeat to title chasing Coleraine on Saturday, but he feels there are plenty of positives for the future for the club.                   Dan McFarland looking forward to breaking new ground   Ulster will have to win the European Challenge Cup the hard way after the draw for the last 16 and quarter finals took place in Switzerland, writes Ciaran Donaghy.       Ballymena United on song to see off Glentoran   David Jeffrey's Ballymena United last night delivered a devastating blow to Glentoran's title hopes at the Oval.       Five-star Linfield see off Warrenpoint Town   Reigning champions Linfield opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership with a comfortable win over Warrenpoint Town.                   View more news

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