Doug Beattie rules out single NI unionist party - UFU: Climate Change Bill ‘a step towards destroying NI farms’

Petition launched to save 'our own wee Disney world' scores almost 5,000 signatures

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Subscribe              May 11, 2021           Good morning 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.  In the news today: * UUP leadership favourite Doug Beattie rules out single NI unionist party. The prospective leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has ruled out the possibility of a single unionist party in Northern Ireland. * More than third of NI adults have had both doses of Covid vaccine. Nearly half-a-million people in Northern Ireland, more than a third of the entire adult population, has now had two coronavirus vaccine doses. * Petition launched to save 'our own wee Disney world' scores almost 5,000 signatures - and numbers are growing. An online petition to save Barry's amusements in Portrush has hit almost 5,000 signatures. Keep in touch with all the latest Coronavirus news on our Live Blog.  Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor            UUP leadership favourite Doug Beattie rules out single NI unionist party           The prospective leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has ruled out the possibility of a single unionist party in Northern Ireland.                 Petition launched to save 'our own wee Disney world' scores almost 5,000 signatures - and numbers are growing   An online petition to save Barry's amusements in Portrush has hit almosty 5,000 3,000 signatures.           Diane Dodds launches post-Covid strategy for Northern Ireland economy   Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched an ambitious new economic vision which she says will lead to better jobs, wages and quality of life for people in Northern Ireland.           Gerry Adams and former army chief Sir Mike Jackson among inquest witnesses   Fresh inquests into the fatal shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in 1971 came following two decades of campaigning by the bereaved families.           Bereaved relative: Any Troubles amnesty would be 'morally reprehensible'   The prospect of a Troubles amnesty halting current prosecutions, as well as being extended to cover terror atrocities in Great Britain, has angered a number of families bereaved by the IRA.           UFU: Climate Change Bill 'a step towards destroying NI farms'   Northern Ireland must move "fast and far" on tackling climate change MLAs have been warned, as proposed legislation to slash emissions passed another Assembly hurdle – over the objections of the UFU, which warned it risks destroying Ulster agriculture.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: The alternative to Home Rule is the Union, says Carson   From the News Letter, May 11, 1912       Would you have space in your heart and home for one of these dogs?   Our regular feature, in association with Dogs Trust, Ballymena, highlights two adorable dogs currently in its care who are looking for their 'forever homes'.                             Retro Rewind: John McGuinness claims Superbike spoils for sixth NW200 triumph           John McGuinness will forever be inextricably linked with the Isle of Man TT, but the Morecambe man also has a longstanding association with the North West 200.                   David Healy is hungry for Irish Cup success   David Healy has challenged his Linfield players to show the desire to go on and win the Irish Cup.       Irish Cup magic moment one to savour for John Scott in limited Loughgall season   John Scott's season may ultimately only add up to a handful of minutes but it has provided the teenager with one memory to savour.       Ulster's Rainbow Cup hopes are over admits Stuart McCloskey   Stuart McCloskey has written off Ulster's Rainbow Cup hopes after a 38-10 defeat against Munster at Thomond Park on Friday night.                   View more news

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