First Minister leads tributes at sad passing of terminally ill lockdown bride

Tribute has been paid to all Sir Knights Province-wide who took part in a series of Covid-compliant Last Saturday events – including a drive-in religious service in Co Antrim.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Aug 31, 2020           Dear reader,   One of the most heart-rending stories of the coronavirus lockdown was that of Samantha Gamble, the terminally ill Northern Ireland woman who feared her May wedding wouldn't take place because of the restrictions.   Samantha, from Loughbrickland, Co Down, was due to wed long-time partner Frankie Byrne in May, but feared that wouldn't happen because of lockdown rules which prevented wedding ceremonies. However, the Stormont Executive introduced a new law that allowed them to tie the knot in a garden ceremony live streamed to close family members .    Sadly, just three months later, it was confirmed on Monday that Samantha had died, with First Minister Arlene Foster leading the tributes to her.    Meanwhile, the Department of Health statistics show that another 58 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland over the last 24 hours. This brings the number of positive tests here to 461 within the last seven days.    There have been no further deaths related to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, meaning the total deaths here related to the virus stands at 560.   Take care.   Alistair Bushe, Editor   Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           Drive-in service part of low-key Last Saturday as Grand Master thanks 'all those who put shoulder to the wheel' during Covid crisis           Tribute has been paid to all Sir Knights Province-wide who took part in a series of Covid-compliant Last Saturday events – including a drive-in religious service in Co Antrim.                 COVID-19 outbreaks at sports clubs, gyms, businesses and a school   Two areas in Co Armagh have been affected by a number of COVID-19 clusters including a school and sports clubs.           Carol's boost for immune system care creates jobs   Londonderry businesswomen Carol Banahan has enjoyed rapid growth in her small ood business during the coronavirus pandemic from a growing interest among shoppers in natural foods that could enhance the body's immune system.           Key workers' money and mental health issues   Almost three out of five key workers, such as those in the NHS and care sector, are risking their mental and physical health to hold down their jobs, a new report warns.           'Deep concern' as care home outbreaks increase further   There is "deep concern" following a rise in the number of coronavirus outbreaks at care homes in Northern Ireland.                 View more on Coronavirus

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Couple escape petrol bombing on home + YouTube tribute as Van turns 75

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Aug 31, 2020           Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           Sadness as NI woman with terminal cancer who was given Executive permission to marry during lockdown dies           A terminally ill woman, who married the love of her life in her back garden in May has passed away.                 Couple escape injury in petrol bombing at home   A man and a woman have been left 'badly shaken' after their house was petrol bombed late on Sunday.           Body recovered in search for missing person   Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team issued a sobering post on Sunday night around 11pm revealing that teams had recovered a body in the search for a missing person in the Six Mile Water in Antrim.           Health Minister Robin Swann announces increased payments for people who were diagnosed with Hepatitis C or HIV after receiving NHS-supplied infected blood   Health Minister Robin Swann has announced increased payments for beneficiaries of the Northern Ireland Infected Blood Payment Scheme.           'Absolute devastation' after death of former Royal Irish soldier Brett Savage   A military veteran who was outspoken about the mental health problems which he faced has been remembered as a friendly, smiling, yet troubled man following his sudden death.           Use transgender pronouns or face possible dismissal: new guidelines for NI's 23,000 civil servants   Rules which compel Northern Ireland's 23,000 civil servants to use transgender terminology have been put into force, it has emerged.           Mother who lost both sons to rare condition praises Royal Black's fundraising effort   A mother whose two sons died from a rare genetic condition has praised the County Armagh Grand Black Chapter after it raised £17,000 for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.           Ben Lowry: The staffing cost allowances for Stormont MLAs should be cut, not increased   Some critics of the increase in pay for MLA staff cite possible abuses of the expenses system.               Stars come out in YouTube tribute as Ulster icon Van Morrison turns 75   Today is the 75th birthday of Northern Ireland music legend Van Morrison.       Keith and Kristyn Getty take annual 'Sing' conference online   Having made a reputation writing and performing some of the world's favourite contemporary hymns, for the past four years Keith and Kristyn Getty have also been branching out into sharing musical masterclasses with others across the world.                             Relentless Jonathan Rea completes double at Aragon to reclaim World Superbike title lead           Jonathan Rea wrestled back the lead of the World Superbike Championship with a powerhouse performance at Motorland Aragon on Sunday.                   Mark Adair shines as CIYMS retain their Twenty20 crown against North Down   CIYMS successfully defended their LVS Twenty20 Cup crown yesterday with an 11-run victory over North Down at The Green, writes Johnny Morton.       Dan McFarland bemoans 'too many mistakes' as Ulster lose PRO14 clash with Leinster   Ulster coach Dan McFarland believes Ulster were masters of their own downfall in the 28-10 defeat against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.       Ulster slump to PRO14 defeat against Leinster   Leinster completed a Pro14 league double over a lacklustre Ulster at the Aviva Stadium.                   View more news

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