Barry’s Amusements could be sold as development site

DUP leadership fight an internal party matter not for public: Wilson

View email online

Subscribe              May 7, 2021           Good morning In the news today: * Having been on the market for more than a year without finding a suitable purchaser to carry on its original use as an amusement park, Barry's could end up being sold for development. * Veteran MP Sammy Wilson says it is only proper for the DUP leadership battle to be conducted behind closed doors, indicating that it will allow candidates to be "honest". * Terror victims have roundly condemned new government proposals that would end prosecutions involving either terrorist perpetrators or soldiers linked to fatal Troubles shootings. And  * Peter Robinson: Unionists have an interest in DUP leadership contest so the candidates should address this wider audience.  Have you tried our heritage Where & When? quiz yet?  Complete the quiz to get 40% off a subscription package.  You can test your knowledge here.  Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor             Barry's Amusements could be sold as development site           Having been on the market for more than a year without finding a suitable purchaser to carry on its original use as an amusement park, Barry's could end up being sold for development.                 Arrival of Indian variant in Northern Ireland highlights Dublin's refusal to share passenger locator forms says DUP   The health spokesperson for the DUP has said seven confirmed cases of a Covid-19 variant first detected in India highlights the Irish government's refusal to share passenger locator forms with authorities in Northern Ireland.           Peter Robinson: Unionists have an interest in DUP leadership contest so the candidates should address this wider audience   Latest column from the former DUP leader and first minister of Northern Ireland:           WATCH: Football fetching dog proves to be a lucky mascot for NI club   Meet Beau – the four-legged friend who is keeping ball boys out of a job at Knockbreda FC by returning any footballs that go out play.           Publican: NI beer garden rules force customers to get wet – it makes no sense   A publican who runs a trio of venues across Northern Ireland has said the current rules on beer gardens just do not make sense, and has implored politicians to think again.           DUP leadership fight an internal party matter not for public: Wilson   Veteran MP Sammy Wilson says it is only proper for the DUP leadership battle to be conducted behind closed doors, indicating that it will allow candidates to be "honest".               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of May 1951   Royal Ulster Rifles pay heavy price in Korean War       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Belfast Naturalists' Field Club hold excursion to Cave Hill quarry   From the News Letter, May 7, 1912                             Iain Henderson eyes Lions Test start           Ulster captain Iain Henderson is hoping he can take his experiences from four years ago with the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand and apply them to win a test cap in South Africa this summer.                   Davey Todd set to ride for Wilson Craig Racing at Scarborough Spring Cup   North West 200 winner Davey Todd will ride for the Wilson Craig Honda team at the upcoming Scarborough Spring Cup meeting at Oliver's Mount in May.       Craig Whyte: I was not to blame for Rangers' financial collapse but I have regrets   Craig Whyte insists he was not to blame for Rangers' financial collapse but admits his decision to buy the club for £1 remains his biggest regret.       Kyle Lafferty finding contentment at Kilmarnock   Life assumed a new perspective for Kyle Lafferty after burying his sister.                   View more news

You have received this email as you are opted in to newsletters from the News Letter, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd.     Alternatively you can update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or unsubscribe from all future emails.     JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 9th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, England, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy.