Simon Hamilton: We expected a better roadmap out of lockdown than the one Stormont gave us yesterday

Tsar's 'indoctrination' of children warning ahead of hunger strike commemorations

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Subscribe              Mar 3, 2021           Good morning Welcome to your specially selected round-up of articles from the News Letter team. 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 headlines today: * Arlene Foster defends her MP who describes exit strategy as 'clear as mud' adding it would have been 'completely different' if DUP had been in charge * Children's tsar 'indoctrination' of children warning ahead of hunger strike commemorations * Deputy First minister advises DUP to 'get real' over party politicking on executive * 'Radical' change being considered for transfer tests in schools in autumn And  * Read more from Jonny McCambridge: Homeschooling horrors just keep on multiplying   Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Simon Hamilton: We expected a better roadmap out of lockdown than the one Stormont gave us yesterday           Belfast Chamber has always been clear that the challenge facing the NI Executive in navigating out of the Covid crisis is an immense one.                 LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus NI - Executive recovery plan 'mumbo jumbo' and 'a charade' says top NI restaurateur Michael Deane - DUP MP describes path to recovery as 'clear as mud' - Rapid testing could be introduced in schools   The Northern Ireland Executive's Covid-19 recovery plan has been slated by top restaurateur, Michael Deane.           PSNI hunt for prisoner 'unlawfully at large'   A remand prisoner, who had been released on compassionate leave but failed to return, has been asked to turn himself in.           Tsar's 'indoctrination' of children warning ahead of hunger strike commemorations   Children's tsar Koulla Yiasouma has warned against potential "indoctrination" ahead of republican hunger strike commemorations involving young people.           UK furlough scheme to be extended until end of September - what it means for workers   The furlough scheme will be extended until September, Chancellor Rishi Sunack will announce when he unveils the Budget today (Weds 3 March).           Do you know a tradesperson worthy of a lockdown hero award?   People here are being encouraged to nominate tradespeople in their area who have gone above and beyond to help out their local community during the Covid-19 pandemic (since March 2020) for a National Award.           Jonny McCambridge: Homeschooling horrors just keep on multiplying   I've got a short period of time, perhaps 20 minutes, before I know that I will need to get back to work. I wipe some fragments of crisps off the sofa with the back of my hand.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: New steamship is launched at Harland and Wolff   From the News Letter, March 3, 1884       Wayne's world of old-fashioned drinks boosted by going digital   Old-fashioned Ginger Wine from Bangor is proving increasingly popular with lovers of traditional non-alcoholic drinks in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland during the coronavirus pandemic.                             World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea aiming to 'keep building speed and confidence' at Portimao test           Jonathan Rea will continue Kawasaki's pre-season testing programme on his own this week at Portimao in Portugal as team-mate Alex Lowes misses out through injury.                   When will golf courses open in Northern Ireland amid Coronavirus restrictions?   All golf courses here have been closed since the end of December due to Coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland.       Nico Mawhinney 'stil capable of winning titles', keen on North West 200 return despite 2016 crash   Former Irish Superbike champion Nico Mawhinney believes he still has what it takes to be a title contender after injuries put the brakes on his career over the past few years.       Spectators' return outlined in NI Executive's lockdown exit plan   The NI Executive have confirmed spectators will not be permitted to attend sporting events, both indoor and outdoor, until phase four of the lockdown exit plan.                   View more news

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