Orange Order slams biased coverage of Glasgow parade during which 14 were arrested

'British scum': BBC Nolan caller from Belfast explodes at former top Tory over Universal Credit

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Subscribe              Sep 22, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good morning from the team at the News Letter In the news today: * Ex-DUP leader Edwin Poots tells anti-vaxxers to 'catch themselves on' amid storm of social media 'nonsense' over Covid vaccine. Mr Poots also said he did not believe another lockdown was the way to tackle high infection rates in the region. * US President Joe Biden is probably 'just reading headlines' about NI Protocol from perspective of EU and Republic of Ireland, a UK cabinet minister has said. UK Environment Secretary George Eustice was speaking after US President Joe Biden warned against the creation of a hard border on the island of Ireland. * 'British scum': BBC Nolan caller from Belfast explodes at former top Tory over Universal Credit. A caller to the Nolan Show this morning referred to one of the show's guests as "British scum" and told her to "leave our country". Don't let a good deal pass you by this Autumn With the leaves soon starting to change, Autumn is certainly on it's way, but before you start to look beyond to the wintry weather and shorter days we want to celebrate Autumn in all it's colour and spectacle with a spectacular sale. Until October 17 we're cutting our prices in half for the first 6 months of new monthly digital subscriptions, or for the first 3 months of  print subscriptions. Checkout using the promo code ATMN50 for 50% off.  * Two more arrests in Lyra McKee murder probe. Two further arrests have been made by police investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. * Ruth Dudley Edwards: The new Northern Ireland Office minister is a Gay Catholic Tory who will listen to unionist fears. Before I get on to two subjects with which I hope to cheer up at least some of my readers, just a few words about something else. * Jonny McCambridge: The joys of student life – one sink and no inside toilet. Having worked in the news media over several years, I have long observed that there are stories which come around with a particular frequency.           Orange Order slams biased coverage of Glasgow parade during which 14 were arrested           The Orange Order has said a "clear bias" in sections of the Scottish press against the institution needs to be addressed.                 Two further arrests have been made by police investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee   Two further arrests have been made by police investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.           Ex-DUP leader Edwin Poots tells anti-vaxxers to 'catch themselves on' amid storm of social media 'nonsense' over Covid vaccine   A Stormont minister has told people being influenced by coronavirus vaccine conspiracy theories to "catch themselves on".           Joe Biden 'probably just reading the headlines' about the NI Protocol   US President Joe Biden is probably "just reading the headlines" about the NI Protocol from the perspective of the EU and Republic of Ireland, a UK cabinet minister has said.           TUV bill aimed at removing convicted terrorists from public office defeated at Stormont   Jim Allister's Public Appointments Bill – which would have forced the removal of Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly from the NI Policing Board and his party colleague Paul Kavanagh from the Education Authority – has been defeated by 48 against votes to 40 in favour.           UNCUT: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's full letter about 1998 Agreement to top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi   Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has penned an open letter to Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, after she made remarks about the Belfast Agreement.               Balmoral Show: Visitors welcome back to event which is also livestreamed for first time in history   Northern Ireland's largest agrifood event returns tomorrow after an enforced one-year hiatus, with organisers promising four fun-filled days for all the family with safety measures in place to reduce the risk of Covid transmission.       These are the 8 best dog-friendly walks in and around Belfast this Autumn   With Autumn upon us, there's no better time to go for a walk with your dog, but where are the best dog-friendly walks in Belfast?                             It's a numbers game for Europe as they target 'monumental' win on American soil           Europe's players will take inspiration from a stirring reminder of their place in Ryder Cup history as they bid to defy the odds and retain the trophy at Whistling Straits.                   New IFA Director of Women's Football keen to build on 'brilliant work'   Angela Platt says she is looking forward to building on the brilliant work that has been undertaken in shaping women's football in Northern Ireland after she was appointed as the Irish FA's first ever Director of Women's Football.       Northern Ireland cruise to back-to-back World Cup qualifying wins in Group D   Northern Ireland made it two wins out of two in World Cup qualifying as they beat Latvia 4-0 in Group D.       Impeccable Bagnaia hangs on for San MArino victory   For the second weekend in a row Lenovo Ducati's Pecco Bagnaia was in sensational form as he claimed back-to-back pole positions and race wins.                   View more news

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