‘Off message’ Sinn Fein councillor deletes offensive Duke of Edinburgh post

Problems between UK and EU over the Irish Sea border have yet to be resolved, says Downing Street

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Subscribe              Apr 13, 2021           Good morning Leave your tributes to Prince Philip in News Letter book of condolence We know that many of our readers would like to pay tribute to Prince Philip but Covid-19 restrictions mean that physical books of condolence are not permitted facilitate such tributes. Send us your tributes and memories via email to newsdesk@newsletter.co.uk or go online at https://forms.gle/ejVKJK5K1MZug8No8 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           'Off message' Sinn Fein councillor deletes offensive Duke of Edinburgh post           On a day when the Sinn Fein leadership surprised many with courteous tributes to the late Duke of Edinburgh, one party councillor was slammed by Sammy Wilson over a "disgusting" social media post.                 In the news today: * Burning car forces train to make emergency stop - passengers and staff escape injury from 'reckless endangerment to life'. Translink have confirmed there has been an incident involving a burning car on the train track near Bellarena. * 'Off message' Sinn Fein councillor deletes offensive Duke of Edinburgh post. On a day when the Sinn Fein leadership surprised many with courteous tributes to the late Duke of Edinburgh, one party councillor was slammed by Sammy Wilson over a "disgusting" social media post. * Churches: We plead with our political leaders to come together for the common good. An open letter to political leaders in Northern Ireland, UK, Ireland, and EU (the full list of recipients is at the bottom of the letter). * Arlene Foster hits back at Michelle O'Neill's 'nonsense' criticism of Lord Morrow riot comments. Arlene Foster has criticised Michelle O'Neill for dismissing as "nonsense" a claim by the DUP chairman that the current crisis is on a par with the Ulster Workers' Council strike and the Anglo-Irish Agreement backlash. *Stormont ministers to keep pushing Government over scheme for Troubles victims. Stormont ministers have vowed to continue pushing the Government for more money to fund a scheme for Troubles victims after the resolution of a legal stand-off over who should foot the bill.           Problems with Irish Sea border yet to be resolved, says London   Significant differences remain between the UK government and the European Union over the operation of the Brexit deal in Northern Ireland, No 10 has said.           LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus NI - Investigation into link between NI death and Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine   Health officials are investigating a possible link between the death of a young patient in Northern Ireland two weeks after they received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.           Burning car forces train to make emergency stop - passengers and staff escape injury from 'reckless endangerment to life'   Translink have confirmed there has been an incident involving a burning car on the train track near Bellarena.           Print shop owner welcomes latest easing of Northern Ireland's lockdown   A business owner has welcomed the latest easing of Northern Ireland's coronavirus lockdown.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Dean's hope for redevelopment of lands around Belfast Cathedral   From the News Letter, April 13, 1950       Rain, snow but the wine is still pouring   Sometimes it snows in April is the title of a beautiful Prince song.                             There will be more twists and turns to come says Stephen O'Donnell           Stephen O'Donnell believes there will still be a number of twists and turns in the final eight games of the season.                   Danny Wallace looks set for move away from Warrenpoint Town   Danny Wallace looks set to be on his way out of Warrenpoint Town as boss Barry Gray confirmed he is yet to sign a new deal with the club.       Simone Magill's Northern Ireland dream to get 'over the line' for EURO 2022   Simone Magill is both relishing and recognising the challenge as Northern Ireland stand one match away from securing a landmark women's EURO 2022 finals spot.       Communication key to Portadown clean sheet for Greg Hall   Communication was key for versatle defender Greg Hall as Portadown picked up a fourth clean sheet of a first campaign back in top-flight football.                   View more news

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