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Subscribe              Jul 31, 2021                 NEW           A mother who was showing off in an unroadworthy car before causing a "catastrophic" head-on crash which killed her three-year-old and her teenage cousin has been jailed.                 NEW   Northern Ireland's First Minister has accused Westminster of "disrespecting" devolution by issuing a direction that would force Stormont to set up full abortion services.           Veterans Commissioner: The demonisation of the security forces is the most painful issue for former soldiers   The Troubles conflict of the past continues to be as raw for many veterans today as when they served.           Culling badgers is a costly, cruel and wrong response to tackling Bovine TB   A letter from Rachel Wodds MLA:               Westlife in Belfast: Scramble as tickets go on sale for 'small' live audience   A mad scramble has begun to snap up tickets to be part of a small audience who will see fan favourites Westlife performing live in Belfast this August.       'The buzz of playing Madison Square Garden was incredible'   Singer/songwriter Cormac Neeson chats to JOANNE SAVAGE about touring with fellow rock gods, the joys of fatherhood, pursuing solo projects and surviving lockdown in a recording studio in his back garden                             Home hero Michael Dunlop seals Friday double at Armoy           Michael Dunlop made it a record 21 victories at Armoy with a double on Friday at the first Irish national road race of the year.                   Michael Dunlop snatches Supersport pole at Armoy Road Races   Michael Dunlop claimed provisional pole in the Supersport class following a disrupted practice session at the Armoy Road Races on Friday.       Derek Sheils puts down Superbike marker at Armoy Road Races   Derek Sheils maintained his fine form of late as he secured pole position in the Superbike class on the Roadhouse Macau BMW for Saturday's Open and feature 'Race of Legends' at Armoy.       Glentoran closing in on Shay McCartan and Bobby Burns deals   It looks set to be a pivotal day in the transfer market for Glentoran as they close in on the signatures of Shay McCartan and Bobby Burns.                   View more news

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Subscribe              Jul 27, 2021           Good afternoon, It's safe to say that the recent warm and sunny weather is well and truly gone but lucky for our readers there is still plenty for our team of journalists to write about..   The big talking point of the day so far came when Health Minister, Robin Swann, told BBC broadcaster Stephen Nolan that he would be open to the idea that the up-and-coming street voucher scheme could by limited to only those who have been fully vaccinated.   Subscribe   From just £1 a month for the first three months you'll gain unlimited access to The News Letter. As a subscriber you'll see 70 per cent fewer online ads and get use of our newspaper app (Digital+) which includes all print editions of The News Letter. Subscribe here, today.   Meanwhile, the PSNI is currently at the scene of a security alert in Belfast city centre where a number of roads have been closed and we are also carrying the terribly sad news a man lost his life while, it is believed, he was swimming near Ballintoy Harbour. a Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest breaking news. Have a great day!   The News Letter team               LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus NI - Unvaccinated adults in NI could be banned from cashing in £100 high street voucher scheme           Adults in Northern Ireland who refuse to take a Covid-19 vaccine could be excluded from cashing in £100 of vouchers in a high street voucher scheme due to be run out in autumn.                 Security alert in Belfast city centre after report to police device left in area   The PSNI is currently at the scene of a security alert in Belfast city centre.           Body of man recovered near harbour   The body of a man has been recovered near Ballintoy Harbour, Co. Antrim.           House prices: NI sees largest spike in prices of any UK region in past year   Northern Ireland has seen the biggest spike in property prices of any UK region in the past year - 8.6% - according to property website Zoopla.           Black Lives Matters: DUP defends PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne after his meeting with protest organiser   The DUP has defended the Chief Constable after he met a a Black Lives Matter protest leader, to build bridges in the wake of a critical Police Ombudsman's report.               Iconic NI band The Outcasts to take Punk to the Park   The ever-popular punk band, The Outcasts are set to make an explosive return to the stage at Ward Park in Bangor at Punk in the Park this summer as restrictions are eased and live gigs are permitted.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Baseball thrill as the Eagles beat the Lions at Ravenhill Grounds   From the News Letter, July 27, 1942                             Lions bring in Conor Murray, Chris Harris and Mako Vunipola for second Test           The British and Irish Lions have made three changes for Saturday's second Test against South Africa after giving starts to Conor Murray, Chris Harris and Mako Vunipola.                   Rangers manager Steven Gerrard hails attitude of summer signing Fashion Sakala   Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hailed the attitude of summer signing Fashion Sakala after the Zambian forward netted in a 2-1 friendly victory over Real Madrid.       Stuart Dallas on Premier League past doubts and Leeds future   Leeds United's Stuart Dallas had a feeling he could handle the Premier League and he had doubts.                     View more news

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