NI Covid-19 deaths continue to fall shows latest data from NISRA

Hairdressers, sports and driving lessons return today as NI takes 'important step' out of lockdown

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Subscribe              Apr 23, 2021           Good morning Firstly, apologies that we have not been able to send you our news update emails for the last week. This was down to gremlins in the system. We hope we have chased them away now.  If you would like to comment on our email newsletter or on anything else digital you can contact us at nidigital@jpress.co.uk In the news today: * The PSNI has launched an online Major Incident Public Portal that allows people with information, photographs or videos connected to the attempted murder of a part-time female police officer in Dungiven earlier this to submit them to the police. Detective Superintendent Richard Campbell said had the device actually detonated it would have caused a "fireball" and "engulfed the victim's car". * Covid-19 related deaths continue to fall in Northern Ireland, according to the latest data published by the Northern Ireland Research and Statistics Agency (NISRA) Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 10 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 10th April to 16th April 2021. * Northern Ireland today takes a "steady but important step" on the road to recovery with the return of hairdressers, sports, and other activities. It will be great to be back for both small business owners and shaggy-haired members of the public alike. * And Peter Robinson writes: The volume and frequency of the use of profanity on TV is now of pandemic proportions. There is no point in having a regular column if you don't occasionally have a personal rant. We're offering the first three months of a digital subscription with The News Letter for just £1 per month. For less than a cup of coffee each month you will get full access to all our stories, exclusives, features, political analysis and much more all with 70% fewer ads. There are no obligations once signed up and you can cancel anytime (though we hope you won't). Join us today. Subscribe to gain access to quality Northern Ireland journalism you can trust. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor             Hairdressers, sports and driving lessons return today as NI takes 'important step' out of lockdown           Northern Ireland today takes a "steady but important step" on the road to recovery with the return of hairdressers, sports, and other activities.                 Third of Army veterans living in NI suffer from PTSD: Queen's University study   More than a third of Army veterans living in Northern Ireland are likely to be suffering from PTSD, a report has found.           Opinion poll: Over a third in NI want a border poll within five years   More than a third of people in Northern Ireland believe a border poll should be held within the next five years, a poll has found.           Victims' concerns over new Troubles legacy legislation   A large swathe of Troubles victims will never support legislation that would protect terrorists from prosecution as well as the former soldiers as intended, Innocent Victims United (IVU) has said.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of April 1946   Future of harbour airport in doubt       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Fermanagh unionists gather to oppose Home Rule   From the News Letter, April 23, 1912                             What now for European football after Super League fiasco?           The Super League may have launched and fallen apart within 72 hours but the ramifications of it are likely to be felt in the months and years ahead.                   Versatile Jacob Stockdale ready to fill any role for Ulster   Jacob Stockdale returns to the Ulster full back shirt for Friday's opening game in the Rainbow Cup against Connacht at Kingspan Stadium (8.15pm).       'Selfish' breakaway Super League bid has not helped Old Firm, says Alan Stubbs   Rangers and Celtic's chances of landing a Premier League invitation have been hampered rather than helped by the "selfish" actions of England's big six, insists former Hoops defender Alan Stubbs.       Rangers criticise 'inconsistent' SFA process after appeal against bans fails   Rangers have called for change in the Scottish Football Association disciplinary process after failing in their appeal against suspensions handed to five players for breaching lockdown rules.                   View more news

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