Poppy wreaths and a banner carrying the name of a murdered police officer among items placed bonfires

Appeal from BMA chiefs as more people ignoring face mask rules

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Subscribe              Aug 16, 2021           Good afternoon   This is your news update from the team at the News Letter * Poppy wreaths and a banner carrying the name of a murdered police officer were among items placed on contentious republican bonfires ahead of them being lit on Sunday night. The name of constable Ronan Kerr, who was murdered by dissident republicans in Omagh in 2011, was clearly visible on the side of a pyre in the Bogside area of Londonderry.  * UFU says plan to slash CO2 pollution would 'ruin' farming in Northern Ireland. The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that an ambitious programme to effectively end CO2 pollution by 2045 would stand to ruin Northern Ireland's farming sector. * The nine Northern Ireland soldiers who were killed while serving in Afghanistan.  Nine soldiers from Northern Ireland were killed during combat operations in Afghanistan which lasted from 2001 to 2014. * Real IRA Omagh bomb atrocity anniversary marked by wreath-laying. Wreaths have been laid in Omagh to mark the 23rd anniversary of the worst single atrocity of the Troubles. Have a good afternoon Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor   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.           Poppy wreaths and a banner carrying the name of a murdered police officer placed on contentious republican bonfires           Poppy wreaths and a banner carrying the name of a murdered police officer were among items placed on contentious republican bonfires ahead of them being lit on Sunday night.                 UFU says plan to slash CO2 pollution would 'ruin' farming in Northern Ireland   The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that an ambitious programme to effectively end CO2 pollution by 2045 would stand to ruin Northern Ireland's farming sector.           Appeal from BMA chiefs as more people ignoring face mask rules   Doctors have appealed to people to wear a mask when in a healthcare setting unless there is a valid reason for not wearing one.           Real IRA Omagh bomb atrocity anniversary marked by wreath-laying   Wreaths have been laid in Omagh to mark the 23rd anniversary of the worst single atrocity of the Troubles.           Vigil held for tragic tot Ali Jayden Doyle   A vigil has been held in Dungannon for two-year-old Ali Jayden Doyle.               Case of typhoid fever reported at Belfast (August 1955)   A case of typhoid fever had been recorded in Belfast during this week in 1955, reported the News Letter.       Visitor numbers boost for zoo   Belfast Zoo has measured its most successful quarter in 10 years with visitor levels up over 50% on pre-Covid figures.                             Josh Robinson says he has 'unfinished business' with Crusaders           Josh Robinson says he feels he has "unfinished business" with Crusaders after rejoining the club on a three-year deal.                   Waringstown's weekend to remember with double delight   Waringstown put themselves in pole position to win another Robinson Services Premier League title after victories over Woodvale and North Down at the weekend.       Johnny McKee is Ireland's last-gasp hero against Poland   Johnny McKee scrambled in a dramatic winner late on Sunday night to earn Ireland a huge win over EuroHockey Championship II hosts Poland in Gniezno, touching in Shane O'Donoghue's cross with just 18 seconds to go.       City slickers Newry put Institute to the sword   Newry City AFC moved to the top of the Lough 41 Championship with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Institute at The Showgrounds.                   View more news

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