Travel on agenda at Executive as it meets to confirm lockdown reopening date

Doug Beattie: I have alienated loyalists but I don't accept that loyalism equals paramilitarism

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Subscribe              May 13, 2021           Good morning In the news today: * Ballymurphy killings - Government 'truly sorry' for killings of 10 innocent civilians in west Belfast in 1971. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, has said the government is "truly sorry" for what occurred when 10 innocent civilians were shot dead in west Belfast in August 1971. * Robbie Butler out of UUP leadership race. UUP leadership candidate Robbie Butler declared tonight that he would not be vying with his friend Doug Beattie to lead the UUP. * Urgent appeal for missing NI mum Afton McNamee and her child Mary. Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Afton McNamee who previously resided in the Ballycastle area with her child Mary McNamee. 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           Travel on agenda at Executive as it meets to confirm lockdown reopening date           Northern Ireland's next step out of lockdown hangs in the balance as the Stormont Executive meets today to decide if the May 24 reopening can go ahead as planned.                 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.            Body found in NI search for missing person after multi-agency search - PSNI say death 'not being treated as suspicious at this time'   Emergency services searching for a missing person have recovered a body following an extensive search in Co Antrim.           Doug Beattie: I have alienated loyalists but I don't accept that loyalism equals paramilitarism - row with LCC goes on   UUP leadership contender Doug Beattie says he is mindful that he has "alienated" loyalists, but has challenged them to say if loyalism is the same thing as paramilitarism.            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.           IN FULL: Robbie Butler out of UUP leadership race   UUP leadership candidate Robbie Butler declared tonight that he would not be vying with his friend Doug Beattie to lead the UUP.           LIVE UPDATES: Ballymurphy - Government 'truly sorry' for killings of 10 innocent civilians in west Belfast in 1971   The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, has said the government is "truly sorry" for what occurred when 10 innocent civilians were shot dead in west Belfast in August 1971.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of May 1831   Good of name of Lord Castlereagh is defended       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Fine weather shines on the final day of the Jubilee Royal Ulster Agricultural Show at Balmoral   From the News Letter, May 13, 1905                             Retro Rewind: Alastair Seeley ends 13-year Superbike hoodoo at North West 200           Alastair Seeley ended a 13-year wait for an Ulster winner in the blue riband Superbike class at the North West 200 with a famous victory in 2010.                   Steven Gerrard wants Rangers to make more history after landmark clean sheet   Steven Gerrard has urged Rangers to make sure they leave a legacy behind from their historic title triumph.       Jurgen Klopp 'no animosity' over Ole Solskjaer fielding weakened team   Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no animosity towards Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for fielding a weakened team against Leicester as he would have done exactly the same.       Retro Rewind: Paul Robinson toasts emotional NW200 victory 30 years after father's death   Thirty years after his father and Armoy Armada racer Mervyn was tragically killed at the North West 200, Ballymoney man Paul Robinson secured an emotional success in the 125cc race at the famous road race.                   View more news

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