PM Boris Johnson leads tributes to former NI Secretary James Brokenshire following his death

Sinn Fein claims 'wrong call' by Irish Government to attend NI centenary service

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Subscribe              Oct 8, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon from the News Letter This afternoon we are reporting  the death of  James Brokenshire. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is "desperately sad" to hear that the former NI Secretary has died. The 53-year-old was appointed Secretary of State for NI in July 2016, but stood down due to his health condition in January 2018. At the time, he revealed that surgery was required on a "small lesion" on his lung. Former Deputy Chief Constable Judith Gillespie says that it was "not uncommon" for female police officers to suffer sexual assaults at the hands of males colleagues when she joined the police. She was speaking to the News Letter after serving Met Police officer Wayne Couzens was convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering Sarah Everard in London. Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill has criticised the Irish Government's decisions to send Simon Coveney to a church service marking the centenary of partition. Irish president Michael D Higgins declined an invitation to the service, set to be attended by the Queen, because he believed it was not politically neutral and he had concerns about the title of the event. A former Special Branch detective has hit out at the Police Ombudsman (PONI) after a two-decade long investigation eventually ended with a 'no further action' determination from the PPS. He claims he was pursued by investigators "hanging on every word" of disgruntled former Mount Vernon UVF terrorist and police agent Gary Haggarty. More than just the news A subscription will give you access to so much more than just news. You'll also get the opportunity to step down memory lane with our highly popular retro galleries, dive deep into pressing issues with our opinion writers, brush up on the latest trends in Northern Irish life in our lifestyle section, and even just relax with our daily puzzles.   Enter code ATMN50 at checkout           PM Boris Johnson leads tributes to former NI Secretary James Brokenshire following his death           Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is "desperately sad" to hear the news that James Brokenshire has died.                 Sinn Fein claims 'wrong call' by Irish Government to attend NI centenary service   Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill has criticised the Irish Government's decisions to send Simon Coveney to a church service marking the centenary of partition.           Covid mentioned on death certificates of 29 people in latest week's figures   The latest government figures show that there were 29 Covid-related deaths in the last week of September.           'Sexual assaults by male officers not uncommon when I joined up'   Former Deputy Chief Constable Judith Gillespie says that it was "not uncommon" for female police officers to suffer sexual assaults at the hands of males colleagues when she joined the PSNI.           Let's dance! Social distancing restrictions for hospitality to go   Stormont ministers have agreed to remove a legal requirement for social distancing in bars and restaurants in Northern Ireland.           Irish Government will be represented at NI centenary church service   The Irish Government has said it will be represented at a church service to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland.               10 haunted locations in Northern Ireland from Crumlin Road Gaol to Ballygally   From Crumlin Road Gaol to Ballygally Castle Hotel, Northern Ireland has plenty of haunted buildings.       Five fun things you can get up to this weekend across Northern Ireland   There's something for everyone in Northern Ireland this weekend.                             Beskorowany is 'rock in goals' for coach Keefe           The Giants face-off against the Fife Flyers twice this coming weekend.                   Linfield midfielder hails standard of Irish League after receiving award   Linfield midfielder Chris Shields has been named Danske Bank Premiership Player of the Month for September.       Josh Carson loving his new role with in-form Coleraine   Josh Carson is out to keep his and Coleraine's recent impressive form going when Glenavon visit The Showgrounds this evening.       Institute's Brendan McLaughlin wins September player of the month prize   Institute striker Brendan McLaughlin has capped off a memorable few weeks by celebrating the birth of his first son, Milo, and securing the 'Lough 41 Championship Player of the Month' award for September.                   View more news

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