Northern Ireland moves further out of lockdown as restrictions ease

Edwin Poots: Northern Ireland Protocol is 'undeliverable' says incoming DUP leader

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Subscribe              May 24, 2021           Good  morning This is a very positive day in the return to normality with a major move in the relaxation of Coronavirus restrictions. We will continue to keep you up to date with all the changes as they are announced.  You can read all the details on today's easing here.  In other news: * Edwin Poots: Northern Ireland Protocol is 'undeliverable' says incoming DUP leader. Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots has claimed the NI Protocol is "undeliverable" and indicated he may order officials to halt border checks if the issue is not resolved. * Ex-DUP MLA Brenda Hale will stay in party as 'a critical friend' after slamming removal of Arlene Foster. Former DUP MLA Brenda Hale has ruled out leaving the party – despite openly condemning the manner in which outgoing leader Arlene Foster was ousted. * Show of strength for 40th anniversary of hunger striker Patsy O'Hara condemned as 'no justification for bringing firearms onto streets in blatant terrorist display'. Questions need to be answered "quickly" by the PSNI after a show of strength by armed and masked men beside a mural of INLA hunger striker Patsy O'Hara. Stay informed for just 1 penny a day with our 3 month trial. Use the promo code ONEPOUNDTRIAL for full access to the News Letter. You'll see 70% fewer ads, get daily puzzles and access to the app (digital+ only). Click for full details.  You can cancel at any time, though we hope you wont.  Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Northern Ireland moves further out of lockdown as restrictions ease           Northern Ireland is taking further steps out of lockdown on Monday as a wide range of restrictions are removed.                 Win £50 High Street shopping vouchers.  We are running an exciting 'My Local Landmark' competition, and we want you to get involved. Check out the full details here           Edwin Poots: Northern Ireland Protocol is 'undeliverable' says incoming DUP leader   Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots has claimed the NI Protocol is "undeliverable" and indicated he may order officials to halt border checks if the issue is not resolved.           Show of strength for 40th anniversary of hunger striker Patsy O'Hara condemned as 'no justification for bringing firearms onto streets in blatant terrorist display'   Questions need to be answered "quickly" by the PSNI after a show of strength by armed and masked men beside a mural of INLA hunger striker Patsy O'Hara.           Ex-DUP MLA Brenda Hale will stay in party as 'a critical friend' after slamming removal of Arlene Foster   Former DUP MLA Brenda Hale has ruled out leaving the party – despite openly condemning the manner in which outgoing leader Arlene Foster was ousted.           No Storey inquiry but ombudsman may investigate   The justice minister has said she sees "no rationale" for a judge-led inquiry into the Bobby Storey funeral.               The Union Jack swept the polls in Northern Ireland's first-ever election   Historian GORDON LUCY tells how all 40 Unionist candidates took their places at Stormont 100 years ago       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Duty of every loyalist to vote warns Ulster's Minister of Labour   From the News Letter, May 24, 1955                             Jonathan Rea 'laughing over funny Kirkistown story' on final laps of Superpole race at Motorland Aragon           Jonathan Rea reflected on a madcap practice day at Kirkistown in Northern Ireland as he mastered the tricky conditions at Motorland Aragon to secure his 101st World Superbike victory.                   Rory McIlroy reflects on a 'very average' performance at Kiawah Island   Rory McIlroy labelled his performance as "very average" as his winless drought in majors continued in the 103rd US PGA Championship.       Linfield's Kirk Millar salutes return of supporters for Irish Cup final success   Kirk Millar - who headed straight to the Mourneview Park stands moments after Linfield broke the deadlock against Larne - has highlighted the supporters' positive influence behind the club's 44th Irish Cup honour.       Lewis Hamilton, Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez salute record-breaker Jonathan Rea   Some of motorsport's biggest names raised a glass to record-breaker Jonathan Rea after the Northern Ireland rider won his 100th World Superbike race on Saturday.                   View more news

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