Tributes paid to ‘founding father’ of civil rights movement Austin Currie

50,000 £100 NI high street voucher scheme cards still not verified

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Subscribe              Nov 10, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good morning   Welcome to your email update from the team at the News Letter Today, in print and online, Helen McGurk reports on a 95-year-old World War II veteran, described as Northern Ireland's own 'Captain Tom', who has just completed an amazing 180km cycle, raising thousands of pounds for a charity created in memory of his granddaughter. Tributes have been paid following the death of Austin Currie, one of the key figures in the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland. Mr Currie died in his sleep at his home in Derrymullen, Co Kildare, on Tuesday. He had recently celebrated his 82nd birthday. Graeme Cousins reports that an increase in cost of carrier bags to 25p in Northern Ireland has been branded excessive by a retail chief. The increase in cost of carrier bags in Northern Ireland from 5p to 25p will "clobber hard-working families" according to Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts. And, from our opinion section: * Ruth Dudley Edwards: A draining Sunday visiting killing sites along the border, then at Lyra McKee film. * Dr Esmond Birnie: Increasing interest rate now could lessen pain down the line. * Jonny McCambridge: Making hard work of the P5 homework           Tributes paid to 'founding father' of civil rights movement Austin Currie           Tributes have been paid following the death of Austin Currie, one of the key figures in the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland.                 Subscribe to newsletter.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to the best Northern Ireland and UK news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions now to sign up.           NI pupils and schools get new safeguarding app   Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has launched a new app for schools to safeguard young people when online.           50,000 £100 NI high street voucher scheme cards still not verified   Approximately 50,000 people who applied to the £100 high street voucher scheme have still not had their identities verified, the economy minister has said.           Parties have 'heads in the sand' if they ignore issues   Political parties who do not acknowledge problems caused to businesses by the Northern Ireland Protocol, have their "heads stuck in the sand", the economy minister has claimed.           Lyons announces new £4million innovation grant for SMEs   Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a new grant to support local businesses to develop and implement innovative projects.           PSNI driver cleared of 'Kamikaze' manoeuvre accusation   The driver of a police Land Rover has been cleared of a "Kamikaze" manoeuvre accusation.               Jonny McCambridge: Making hard work of the P5 homework   I am studying a sheet of paper.       Black Friday Deals 2021: Where can you get early deals for Black Friday?   With Black Friday around the corner there are plenty of early deals available for anyone looking for a bargain.                             Carl Frampton takes on stars of wrestling, MMA, cricket, snooker and football for new podcast series           Carl Frampton steps in the ring with a WWE champion, picks up some tricks from a Premier League footballer and tries not to get bowled out by an English spinner in a new six-part podcast series.                   Tom Flanagan: Nobody wants Steven Davis to call time on Northern Ireland career   Northern Ireland defender Tom Flanagan is hoping the latest round of speculation regarding captain Steven Davis' prospective retirement is nothing more than talk as he said it will be a "sad day" when the Rangers midfielder eventually calls it quits.       McManaman warning to Steven Gerrard over Aston Villa link   Steve McManaman has added his voice to those cautioning Steven Gerrard over switching Rangers for Aston Villa.       Ballymena United and Cliftonville fight back to win as Warrenpoint hit six   Ballymena United produced an excellent comeback to dump Linfield out of the BetMclean League Cup winning 3-1 on the night.                   View more news

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