Arlene Foster: ‘Malign and criminal elements’ to blame for violent disorder

Murdered census worker Joanne Mathers remembered on 40-year anniversary

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Subscribe              Apr 7, 2021           Good morning We hope all our readers were able to have a good Easter. By taking out a subscription to the News Letter you can help us to continue to provide trusted fact checked journalism investigating the issues that matter to people in Northern Ireland.  A Digital+ package starts from only £1 month and gives you unlimited access to the website, you'll see 70% fewer ads, you'll get full access to our online puzzles section and access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, desktop and tablet.           Arlene Foster: First Minister defends call for PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign           Northern Ireland's First Minister has defended her call for the police chief to resign after a decision not to prosecute Sinn Fein politicians over attending a large funeral last year despite Covid restrictions.                 In the news today: * Arlene Foster: 'Malign and criminal elements' to blame for violent disorder. She has repeated her call for the chief constable to resign, but insisted that "malign and criminal elements" are to blame for getting young people involved in violent disorder. * Lack of leadership at Stormont 'couldn't be clearer' as Westminster moves to end lockdown, says Simon Hamilton. The contrast in "leadership" between Stormont and Westminster when it comes to easing lockdown "couldn't be clearer", the chief executive of Belfast Chamber has said. * Murdered census worker Joanne Mathers remembered on 40-year anniversary. A memorial service will take place today for a census worker who was shot dead by an IRA gunman exactly 40 years ago in Londonderry. * Arlene Foster: First Minister defends call for PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign. Northern Ireland's First Minister has defended her call for the police chief to resign after a decision not to prosecute Sinn Fein politicians over attending a large funeral last year despite Covid restrictions. * NI gym owners warn of future health issues if lockdown continues, as England prepares to reopen. Gym owners have spoken out about their ongoing frustration with the lack of movement from Stormont on reopening, after gyms in England were told they can open up again on April 12. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Arlene Foster: 'Malign and criminal elements' to blame for violent disorder   Arlene Foster has repeated her call for the chief constable to resign, but insisted that "malign and criminal elements" are to blame for getting young people involved in violent disorder.           Lack of leadership at Stormont 'couldn't be clearer' as Westminster moves to end lockdown, says Simon Hamilton   The contrast in "leadership" between Stormont and Westminster when it comes to easing lockdown "couldn't be clearer", the chief executive of Belfast Chamber has said.           Murdered census worker Joanne Mathers remembered on 40-year anniversary   A memorial service will take place today for a census worker who was shot dead by an IRA gunman exactly 40 years ago in Londonderry.           Drumcree Orangeman: 'Grassroots loyalists feel no-one is sticking up for them'   A former senior Orangeman has said that politicians telling people on the streets to go home will only take care of the problem "for a very short time".           Sammy Wilson defends right to peaceful protest amid loyalist band parades and disorder   A unionist MP has stressed that people have a legitimate right to protest – so long as it is done peacefully – after the PSNI began looking into parades connected with the current upwelling of loyalist anger.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Excitement at opening of new photographic studio   From the News Letter, April 7, 1859       These are the 10 most popular dog and cat breeds in the UK - and how much they cost to insure   The UK is a nation of pet lovers, with many families up and down the country welcoming a furry friend into their home.                             Carl Frampton reflects on his career in emotional statement           Carl Frampton has released an emotional statement reflecting on his stellar career.                   Masters glory would make Rory McIlroy 'a legend' for Nick Dougherty   Rory McIlroy has been warned not to expect any miracles as he attempts to win the Masters and become a "legend" of the game.       Michael McCrudden brace as Cliftonville win along with Larne and Glenavon   Cliftonville extended their unbeaten league run to five games last night with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dungannon Swifts.       Oran Kearney is relishing race for the title   Oran Kearney is embracing the heat of the title battle as he takes his Coleraine side to league leaders Linfield tonight.                   View more news

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