Court ruling on abortion – Brandon Lewis failed in duty to provide full services in NI

Amnesty for Northern Ireland readers in possession of 87,412 overdue books

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Subscribe              Oct 14, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon from the News Letter In the news today: Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described new proposals from the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol as a "starting point". European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic unveiled a series of proposals aimed at slashing the red tape burden on Irish Sea trade created by the post-Brexit settlement. Disagreement appears to have halted the publication of a long-awaited report on flags, identity and culture. It follows the setting up of a commission in 2016 to find a way forward on the issues which spark deep division in Northern Ireland. Do you have an overdue library book sitting on the shelves? In a bid to have more than 87,000 overdue items returned to Northern Ireland's libraries, an amnesty has been put in place with all fines being waivered. As of close of business on Monday, Libraries NI said there were 87,412 items registered on their system as being overdue. * You can read all about the initiative here: Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis failed to comply with his duties by not expeditiously providing full abortion services for women in the region, a High Court judge has ruled.  But Mr Justice Colton declined to make any order compelling Mr Lewis to set out a timetable for the provision of the services. A leading pig farmer says hundreds of colleagues across Northern Ireland are 'at their wits' end' as the industry continues to be dragged down by a shortage of 300 migrant workers.  Pig farmers across NI have been highlighting the severe pressures their industry is facing due to a serious shortage of staff in abattoirs and processing factories. Our special autumn deal for 50% off a subscription ends midnight 17 October, and we don't want you to miss out on half a year of hard-hitting news from just £3.99 a month.  Enter code ATMN50 at checkout             BREAKING: Court ruling on abortion – Brandon Lewis failed in duty to provide full services in NI           Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis failed to comply with his duties by not expeditiously providing full abortion services for women in the region, a High Court judge has ruled.                 Woman murdered in Knockloughrim car fire 'great loss' to her family   Relatives of a woman who died following a car fire in Knockloughrim on Tuesday have asked for privacy as they come to terms with "a great loss to their family that will affect every part of their lives".           Amnesty for Northern Ireland readers in possession of 87,412 overdue books   In a bid to have more than 87,000 overdue items returned to Northern Ireland's libraries, an amnesty has been put in place with all fines being waivered.           The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch searched JMC premises days before the firm collapsed   Two searches were carried out by the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch at premises owned by JMC Mechanical days before the construction firm collapsed.           Irish judicial system confirms charges against NI trio who preached against homosexuality   The Irish judicial system is to proceed with prosecutions against three Northern Ireland preachers who refused to stop preaching about homosexuality.           EU proposals on protocol a 'starting point' – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson   Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described new proposals from the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol as a "starting point".           Role of ECJ was only mentioned once in protocol discussions, Sefcovic says   European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said the role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) was mentioned to him only once during all of his discussions and interactions with people in Northern Ireland over post-Brexit arrangements.               Lord Hannan: Europhile fanatics have nothing to say about Protocol except 'yah-boo-sucks!'   "Well, you signed it!"       Letter: What does sanctioned killing of Down's Syndrome babies say to my son?   The High Court case in Belfast regarding the Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE introduction of abortion laws reminded me of a chilling German phrase: "lebensunwertes leben".It means "life unworthy of life".                             Rory McIlroy looking to kick on after emotional Ryder Cup           Rory McIlroy has vowed to reap the positives from his Ryder Cup meltdown as he prepares to return to action at the big-money CJ Cup in Las Vegas this week.                   Jonte Smith double delight as Ballymena defeat Crusaders in extra-time   Jonte Smith headed home a late, late winner to send Ballymena United fans into raptures at Seaview.       Institute dismissed from BetMcLean League Cup after using ineligible player   Institute have been dumped out of the BetMcLean League Cup over player eligibility case.       Mick McDermott plays down full-time advantage in busy schedule   A lot has been made of the differences between the full-time and part-time teams in the Irish League this season.                   View more news

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