Edwin Poots prepares sweeping DUP reshuffle

Gerry Kelly 'refused full-co-operation with funeral investigators'

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Subscribe              May 18, 2021           Good Morning Welcome to your Tuesday update from the team at the News Letter. * Sam McBride reports that Edwin Poots is preparing a wide reshuffle of not only the DUP's entire ministerial team, but its senior members on Stormont committees and members of the Policing Board. * A DUP MLA mooted for a possible first minister appointment has said he will consider the impact on his family before accepting any offer. Don't forget, for unlimited access to the very best local journalism on a faster website with 70 per cent fewer ads you can subscribe to The News Letter from just £1 per month. Join us today and subscribe. * Among the findings of the report into Bobby Storey's funeral was that Gerry Kelly had declined to fully co-operate with the inspectorate's probe into the funeral. * Police are asking the public to help them ascertain whether an elderly woman is now safe after receiving a number of reports on Monday night around 11.15pm.   Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor   Over the next month many of the Coronavirus restrictions that we have become used to in Northern Ireland will, hopefully, start to ease. So let's all get outside and celebrate Northern Ireland. In fact, as part of our ongoing celebration of the approaching end of lockdown and 284 years of telling Northern Ireland's stories, we want to bring you into the picture… literally. We are running an exciting 'My Local Landmark' competition, and we want you to get involved. Check out the full details here           Edwin Poots prepares sweeping DUP reshuffle           Edwin Poots is preparing a wide reshuffle of not only the DUP's entire ministerial team, but its senior members on Stormont committees and members of the Policing Board.                 Virus levels still low in NI ahead of reopening date despite worries over Indian variant, says BMA NI chair   Coronavirus infection levels remain low in Northern Ireland despite concerns about the Indian variant spreading across the UK, the chair of a leading medical body has said.           Gerry Kelly 'refused full-co-operation with funeral investigators'   Among the findings of the report yesterday into Bobby Storey's funeral was that Gerry Kelly had declined to fully co-operate with the inspectorate's probe into the funeral.           Public raise concerns about 'welfare' of elderly woman last seen in NI park   Police are asking the public to help them ascertain whether an elderly woman is now safe after receiving a number of reports on Monday night around 11.15pm.           Biggest Protestant church in NI backs DUP bill on disabled abortions   The Presbyterian Church has said the current law on abortion serves to "perpetuate stereotypes" of disabled people, as it set out in detail its support for a new DUP bill.               Snap a selfie with your favourite local landmarks to be in with a chance to win £50 of high street vouchers   The easing of lockdown restrictions continues, and we're delighted.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Marquis of Londonderry threatens to bring harbours question before the Queen   From the News Letter, May 18, 1849                             Experience over emotion on semi-final stage for Crusaders' Stephen Baxter           Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter wants a measured approach by his players heading into today's high-stakes Irish Cup semi-final.                   Key questions answered over potential transfer for Tottenham striker Harry Kane   Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer.       Hume rises to the occasion   Playing against a British Lion and a Grand Slam winner was a big enough task for Ulster centre James Hume against Leinster on Friday night without the added pressure of the Ireland head coach watching on from the RDS stands.       Police investigate claims Rangers players used 'sectarian language' during party   Police are investigating claims that Rangers players used "sectarian language" during their title celebrations.                   View more news

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