Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: The EU must admit that the NI Protocol has failed

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Subscribe              Jul 19, 2021           Good morning from the team at the News Letter We hope that you are able to enjoy the good weather. This is your daily news update. * Sir Jeffrey Donaldson writes in today's News Letter: The EU must admit that the NI Protocol has failed. Seven months on from its implementation, the protocol continues to weaken Northern Ireland's economic and constitutional position within the United Kingdom. * Record-breaking NI temperature to be investigated by Met Office. The townland of Ballywatticock raised eyebrows at the weekend as Northern Ireland found itself at the top of the weather charts. * Sam McBride: A Troubles amnesty involves an implicit moral judgement, and will have historical implications. When war ends in complete defeat for one side, the aftermath is straightforward: To the victor, the spoils. * 'Sinister' UVF facades 'attempt to intimidate residents' says Alliance. The erection of UVF facades on a gable wall in south Lurgan is an attempt to intimidate residents, says the Alliance Party. Want to see how our website looks to subscribers?   Take a look here to see for yourself. Our subscribers see 70 per cent fewer ads and unlimited access to the very best local journalism on a faster website. Subscribe to The News Letter from just £1 a month for the first 3 months. Join us today and subscribe. You can cancel anytime, though we hope you wont. Have a good day Michael Cousins Acting managing editor           Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: The EU must admit that the NI Protocol has failed           Seven months on from its implementation, the protocol continues to weaken Northern Ireland's economic and constitutional position within the United Kingdom.                 'Sinister' UVF facades 'attempt to intimidate residents' says Alliance   The erection of UVF facades on a gable wall in south Lurgan is an attempt to intimidate residents, says the Alliance Party.           Record-breaking NI temperature to be investigated by Met Office   The townland of Ballywatticock raised eyebrows at the weekend as Northern Ireland found itself at the top of the weather charts.           As amnesty looms, detectives close in on IRA killers with new DNA lead   A fresh investigation in the IRA abduction and murder of farmer Tom Oliver has uncovered new DNA evidence, which investigators hope will lead to a prosecution.           Arlene Foster: My children have received death threats from social media trolls   Former first minister Arlene Foster has talked about her determination to tackle social media trolls, revealing some issued deaths threats to her as well as her children.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Sir James Craig's promise for the future as he leaves London negotiations   From the News Letter, July 19, 1921       While warmer weather might be good for Northern Ireland, some of the extreme glimpses of climate change are alarming   News Letter editorial of Monday July 19 2021:                   Sport                     Waringstown match club record score in league win as cup hits semi-final stages           It was a case of runs galore in the Robinson Services Premier League on Saturday as Waringstown matched their best-ever team score by posting an astonishing 420-6 at The Lawn against Carrickfergus.                   Dominant Alastair Seeley wins Neil and Donny Robinson Memorial trophies   Alastair Seeley swept the card with a sensational six-timer at the Neil and Donny Robinson Memorial short circuit meeting at Bishopscourt.       Rory McIlroy hoping Olympics will help get his game back in shape   Rory McIlroy is hoping the Olympics will help get his game in better shape because there is not much else to look forward to in Tokyo.       Denmark on the horizon as Larne create European history at sun-kissed Inver Park   Larne Football Club fans left Inver Park in celebratory on Thursday night after witnessing their team win their first ever home game in European competition.                   View more news

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