‘I want to dispel myth of British occupation’ - New NI envoy to America Trevor Ringland:

Scarva Sham Fight cancelled but Royal Black hopeful of smaller summer events

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Subscribe              Jun 7, 2021           Good morning Right now it is only £1 for three months subscription to the News Letter. Digital+ subscribers get unrestricted access to our website and our newspaper tablet and mobile app. One of the biggest quality news sites in Northern Ireland and 70% fewer online ads -  all for £1 for three months. Take advantage of this special trial price. Use the code ONEPOUNDTRIAL at checkout today to become a digital subscriber to the News Letter.           Two DUP members quit party over Edwin Poots concern - 'the DUP need to realise it is 2021'           Two DUP councillors in south Down have quit the party over concerns about the direction it is taking under new leader Edwin Poots.                 In the news today: * Two DUP members quit party over Edwin Poots concern - 'the DUP need to realise it is 2021'. Two DUP councillors in south Down have quit the party over concerns about the direction it is taking under new leader Edwin Poots. * Farm safety plea after second family tractor tragedy. A plea has been made for farmers to beware the dangers of their profession, as it emerged Friday's fatal tractor accident was the second one to hit the same family in recent years. * New NI envoy to America Trevor Ringland: 'I want to dispel myth of British occupation'. Northern Ireland's new special envoy to the USA has told the News Letter he hopes to use the role to challenge narratives about the Province being an "occupied" state. * Scarva Sham Fight cancelled but Royal Black hopeful of smaller summer events. The Scarva Sham Fight, which routinely attracts crowds of up to 100,000 on July 13, has been cancelled for a second year in a row.   Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           New NI envoy to America Trevor Ringland: 'I want to dispel myth of British occupation'   Northern Ireland's new special envoy to the USA has told the News Letter he hopes to use the role to challenge narratives about the Province being an "occupied" state.           DUP councillor: 'I am sick of loyalism being bandied about like a dirty word'   A DUP politician in Portadown has leapt to the defence of loyalists who went out on parade in the town on Saturday, saying that those who took to the streets were "good people".           Scarva Sham Fight cancelled but Royal Black hopeful of smaller summer events   The Scarva Sham Fight, which routinely attracts crowds of up to 100,000 on July 13, has been cancelled for a second year in a row.           Harsh criticism at appointment of Trevor Ringland as US special envoy by Michelle O'Neill - 'arrogant and disrespectful'   Harsh criticism has been levelled at the decision to appoint former Ireland rugby player Trevor Ringland as US special envoy by Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill who has described the decision to "unilaterally" appoint a special envoy to the US as "arrogant and disrespectful".           Harry and Meghan welcome baby daughter and name her Lilibet 'Lili' Diana   The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating the arrival of their baby daughter, who they have named Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.           Doug Beattie: Health is a top political priority for UUP but our main effort is the NI Protocol   I have a huge respect for Ben Lowry who I view as a friend; that has not changed.           Normandy veterans mark 77th D-Day anniversary at emotional ceremony   More than 100 Normandy veterans gathered to watch the opening of a memorial dedicated to those who took part in the D-Day landings 77 years ago.               Woman who has dedicated her life to helping Ulster's cancer patients   GRAEME COUSINS talks to a nurse dedicated to fighting cancer and a patient who has battled the illness       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Ulster Minister's plan for dual twin-roads   From the News Letter, June 7, 1956                             Alistair Bushe: Why Carrick's cup final win over CSNI was probably most thrilling club game ever staged in the NCU           There was an incredible moment, almost at the end of Carrickfergus's blistering innings of 254-3 in Sunday's Lagan Valley Steels T20 final, that you knew you were in the midst of a special cricketing afternoon.                   Jimmy Callacher boosts Linfield by agreeing new contract   Linfield have been handed a major boost as key defender Jimmy Callacher has agreed a one-year contract extension.       Retro Rewind: Ryan Farquhar emerges triumphant in TT's inaugural Supertwin race   Ryan Farquhar lived up to his billing as the pre-race favourite when he won the inaugural Lightweight race for Supertwin machines at the Isle of Man TT in 2012.       Duo inspire Carrickfergus to LVS Twenty20 Cup final victory   A blistering 117-run partnership between Jacques Snyman and Jeremy Lawlor helped inspire Carrickfergus to victory over CSNI in the LVS Twenty20 Cup final at The Lawn on Sunday.                   View more news

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