Ballymurphy: ‘Spare us the lecture Sinn Fein – you’ve zero moral authority’

Stormont Executive review could bring forward next Northern Ireland reopening date

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Subscribe              May 12, 2021           Good morning In print today the News Letter carries extensive coverage from the Ballymurphy inquest and subsequent reaction to the verdict. You can still pick up your copy in the shops and follow us online during the day.  * The family members of the 10 people shot dead by soldiers in west Belfast in 1971 hailed yesterday's inquest findings, which stated that the victims were wholly blameless and that the Army had used excessive force (an 11th person also died of a heart attack). Kenny Donaldson, a leading campaigner on behalf of those bereaved by Troubles violence, sent his sympathies to the Ballymurphy relatives. * Northern Ireland's next step out of lockdown could be brought forward if agreement can be reached by the Stormont Executive tomorrow. The News Letter understands there are some in the Executive who will be actively pushing for an earlier return date at tomorrow's review. * Former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt has tipped his party colleague Doug Beattie to be the next leader of the UUP. Mr Nesbitt made the prediction after being pressed on the issue on the Stephen Nolan Show this morning. Have you signed up for our public interest bulletins? Regular messages with vital information about issues of local and national interest that may affect you. (Typically sent Mon-Fri) Tick both boxes to continue receiving this daily update.  You can find the details here. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Ballymurphy: 'Spare us the lecture Sinn Fein – you've zero moral authority'           One of Northern Ireland's most prominent Troubles campaigners has asked Sinn Fein to spare the public any lectures about truth and accountability.                 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 You can see all the options here.            Stormont Executive review could bring forward next Northern Ireland reopening date   Northern Ireland's next step out of lockdown could be brought forward if agreement can be reached by the Stormont Executive tomorrow.           Family of murdered woman Lisa Dorrian thanks PSNI as new underwater searches move into seventh day   The sister of a murdered 25-year-old woman has thanked the PSNI for their "unwavering" deteremination as searches for her body continue, 16 years after she went missing.           Jim Allister: DUP leadership contenders have yet to clarify their stance on Irish language   It is striking how neither DUP leadership contender has had anything to say on where they will take the DUP on Irish Language legislation.           These are the 11 NI postcode areas with ZERO new Covid-19 infections in the last seven days   As the number of new Covid-19 infections continues to come down right across Northern Ireland there are a number of postcode areas that have seen no new cases in the last seven days.           Alliance's Kate Nicholl to become next lord mayor of Belfast   Alliance Party councillor Kate Nicholl, who was born Africa, is to become the next lord mayor of Belfast.               'Don't lose your life over a photo' warns NI Coastguard - 'we are urging the public not to take a chance with your life for the sake of a photo'   Calls have been made for people to not lose their lives over a photo by Coleraine Coastguard.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: City treasures to be brought together to celebrate centenary of the Linen Hall Library   From the News Letter, May 12, 1888                             David Healy hails hat-trick hero as they set up Ballymena semi-final           David Healy was full of praise for hat-trick hero Shayne Lavery as Linfield brushed aside Loughgall to keep their hopes of a League and Cup double very much alive.                   Crusaders dump out holders Glentoran   Holders Glentoran last night crashed out of the Sadler's Peaky Blinder Irish Cup in a night of drama at the Oval.       Manchester City crowned champions after defeat for rivals United   Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions once again after Manchester United were beaten 2-1 at home by Leicester on Tuesday night.       R&A optimistic 'significant' number of spectators can attend Open Championship   The R&A is increasingly confident that a "significant" number of spectators will be allowed to attend the Open Championship in July.                   View more news

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