Gym owner who refused to close appears in court over coronavirus regulations breach

Baptist pastor says 'only the Lord can legislate for worship' after PSNI speak to Church about coronavirus rules

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Subscribe              Dec 2, 2020           Dear reader Wednesday will go down as one of the most significant days yet in the battle against the coronavirus.  It was announced this morning that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been approved for use in the United Kingdom,hopefully heralding the beginning of the end of this dreadful pandemic.  Health Minister Robin Swann believes that the first vaccinations could begin as early as next week, coming forward from the anticipated date of December 14. It is expected that health service staff and those in their eighties will be the among the first in the population to get the vaccine. It goes without saying that this is momentous news and positive light at the end of what has been a dark tunnel for everyone.  The news came as the lockdown restrictions imposed by the Stormont Executive continue to cause controversy. The owner of a gym in County Down appeared in court on Wednesday accused of breaching Covid regulations. Declan Trainor is accused of failing to close his gym in line with the Covid restrictions.  Meanwhile, another four people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of deaths recorded by the Department of Health to 1,015.  In addition, another 416 people have recorded positive tests for Covid-19. Alistair Bushe Editor Our Black Friday offer is coming to an end. See fewer ads and get unlimited access to our news, opinion, and sport by taking out a new digital subscription from just 70p a month. You can see all the options here.           NI gym owner who refused to close appears in court over coronavirus regulations breach           A Co. Down man appeared in court today accused of breaching Covid regulations after he refused to close his gym.                 NI Baptist pastor says 'only the Lord can legislate for worship' after PSNI speak to Church about coronavirus rules   A Baptist pastor has explained his reasons for opening his Church on Sunday in spite of coronavirus regulations in Northern Ireland in religious terms.           Death toll rises to 1,025 after four more deaths with virus - 37 people fighting for life in ICU - 416 more people diagnosed with infection - 128 seniors with COVID-19 in NI Care Homes   Another four people have died with COVID-19 in Northern Ireland, the latest DoH dashboard reveals.           Estimated 12,000 people in NI to start receiving Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine next week says Health Minister Robin Swann - UK becomes first country in the world to approve use of vaccine   An estimated 12,000 people in Northern Ireland will be offered the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine as early as next week, Health Minister Robin Swann has revealed.           'You should be utterly ashamed' - Owner of NI restaurant forced to close because of Covid-19 rages against Executive and local council as hundreds descend upon town for Christmas lights show   The owner of a popular Northern Ireland restaurant currently closed due to Covid-19 regulation imposed by Stormont has raged against his local council after hundreds of people were permitted to queue for an outdoor event on Tuesday evening.           NI health trusts identify seven locations where they will administer Covid-19 vaccines seven days a week   Northern Ireland will need around 50-70% of people to take the coronavirus vaccine to build "population immunity", the chief scientific advisor Professor Ian Young has said.                 View more news

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Arlene Foster: Jonathan Rea omission from BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is an ‘absolute disgrace’

Estimated 12,000 people in NI to start receiving Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine next week says Health Minister Robin Swann

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Subscribe              Dec 2, 2020           Our Black Friday subscription offer is still available. See fewer ads and get unlimited access to our news, opinion, and sport by taking out a new digital subscription from just 70p a month.   Good morning Northern Ireland could see the first vaccinations against Covid-19 as soon as next week. Health Minister Robin Swann welcomed a "hugely signifcant day" after the UK approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for widespread use. The Provisional IRA's Army Council is still in existence and is secretly gathering intelligence, according to a leaked security services' assessment from the summer. Sam McBride writes: 'That directly contradicts the repeated public statements from the Sinn Fein leadership that the IRA has wholly disbanded.' And the decision not to include Jonathan Rea in the UK Sports Personality of the Year shortlist has been branded an "absolute disgrace" by First Minister Arlene Foster. Ballyclare rider Rea won the World Superbike championship for a record-breaking sixth time in a row in October. You can keep up with the latest news at www.newsletter.co.uk   Have a good day   Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Coronavirus: Rollout of Pfizer vaccine 'could begin in NI next week' - 1.5m doses coming here in first stage           Health Minister Robin Swann has revealed that the first vaccinations against Covid-19 could begin in Northern Ireland as soon as next week.                 Arlene Foster: Jonathan Rea omission from BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is an 'absolute disgrace'   The decision not to include Jonathan Rea in the UK Sports Personality of the Year shortlist has been branded an "absolute disgrace" by First Minister Arlene Foster.           NI weather: Ice, hailstones, sleet, some snow, sub-zero temperatures, widespread frost and wintry showers forecast in coming days   The Met Office has forecast some snow, below freezing temperatures and wintry showers for Northern Ireland this week.           Man rushed to hospital after being injured in explosion in NI town - families evacuated from homes   A man has been taken to hospital after a device partially exploded in Craigavon, Co Armagh.           Whopping pro rata £240,000 a year salary of interim Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service revealed   The retired civil servant hand-picked to temporarily head the leaderless Northern Ireland Civil Service is to be paid a pro rata sum of £240,000 a year, the News Letter can reveal.           Jonny McCambridge: Papa Elf vs the painter - there can only be one winner   As mornings go, this is the Holy Grail.               Through the archives: Funeral held for respected linen businessman   From the News Letter, December 2, 1879       Virtual Christmas concert by harpist Lesley and friends   Well-known Coleraine harpist and singer Lesley Magee normally organises a Christmas charity fundraiser at Drenagh House in Limavady.                             Northern Ireland's Euro 2022 dream is alive and kicking           Boss Kenny Shiels praised his players after Northern Ireland secured a play-off spot for the Women's Euro 2022 following a five-star performance over the Faroe Islands.                   On this day in 2004: Walter Smith replaces Berti Vogts as Scotland boss   Walter Smith was unveiled as the new manager of Scotland on a four-year contract on this day in 2004.       Ballymena United make it three wins on the bounce   Ballymena United made it three wins on the bounce with a 2-0 win over Carrick Rangers at The Showgrounds.       Northern Ireland earn play-off spot with win over Faroe Islands   Northern Ireland secured a historic Women's European Championship play-off spot ahead of Wales with a 5-1 victory over the Faroe Islands at Seaview.                   View more news

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