Dennis Hutchings funeral: Veteran who died on trial to get army pallbearers

Date is set for massive Orange centenary parade in Northern Ireland – akin to 2012's vast Ulster Covenant march

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Subscribe              Nov 3, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Welcome to your update from the team at the News Letter Top stories: The Orange Order has determined that May 28 next year is when brethren and bands will take to Belfast's streets for a delayed display of national pride celebrating the Northern Ireland Centenary. The order's leadership are now working on the assumption that Covid-19 restrictions will have been largely dissolved by the time the date rolls around in seven months. The Ministry of Defence has agreed to provide pallbearers at the funeral of Northern Ireland veteran Dennis Hutchings. The 80-year-old, from Cawsand in Cornwall, died in Belfast after contracting Covid-19 while he was in the city to face trial over a fatal shooting incident in Co Tyrone in 1974. Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton says that he is not "complacent" about the feelings many loyalists have towards the police, and that it is hoped to attract new recruits from that community. Speaking at the launch of a PSNI recruitment event, he said "another 10 years of hard work" could be needed in trying to make the PSNI more representative of different minority groups. CHANCE TO WIN: Halloween may be over but you can still enter our email draw here for a chance of getting up to 60% off a subscription to our website. Good luck!           Dennis Hutchings funeral: Veteran who died on trial to get army pallbearers           The Ministry of Defence has agreed to provide pallbearers at the funeral of Northern Ireland veteran Dennis Hutchings.                 Date is set for massive Orange centenary parade in Northern Ireland – akin to 2012's vast Ulster Covenant march   A date has now been set for a gigantic Orange parade marking 100 years of Northern Ireland's existence.           High street voucher: Deadline to spend £100 card extended   The deadline to use the £100 high street voucher scheme card is to be extended until the middle of December, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced.           Race, religion, sexuality: PSNI say 'recruits will progress on merit alone'   The PSNI has been asked if it will take religion, race, sex or sexuality into account when it comes to choosing its new officers.           Health minister Robin Swann not ruling out reintroduction of some Covid-19 restrictions as we face 'the most difficult winter ever experienced'   Health Minister Robin Swann has not ruled out the reintroduction of some Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland.           Woman in her 80s subjected to 'terrifying ordeal' in her NI home   A woman in her 80s has been assaulted in her home in Londonderry during a burglary.               Tragic and much-loved dog dies 'from fright' during Halloween fireworks celebrations   The heartbroken owner of an 18-month-old pup who died of a massive heart attack during a firework celebration near his home has told of her despair at his passing.       Jonny McCambridge: A homemade Halloween, and James and the giant pumpkin   Halloween, like many other things, is much more work now than it was when I was a kid.                             Johnny Sexton to wait until after Six Nations before making decision on future           Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he will make a decision after the 2022 Six Nations about whether to play in the next World Cup, as he prepares to win his 100th cap against Japan on Saturday.                   Penalty delight for Ballyclare Comrades   Ballyclare Comrades boss Paul Harbinson last night punched the air with delight after his team pulled off one of the shocks of the season by dumping Crusaders out of the ToalsBet.Com County Antrim Shield at Dixon Park.       League Cup: Limavady pull off shock as Linfield double figures   Limavady United pulled off a major shock by dumping Dungannon Swifts of of the BetMcLean League Cup running out 3-2 winners on the night.       Cliftonville extend their lead as Larne and Glentoran draw   Cliftonville extended their lead at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership as they eased to a 4-0 win at home to Portadown.                   View more news

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