NI Protocol obstructs ‘free movement’ of the military from GB to NI - MLA Doug Beattie

Peter Robinson: SDLP embraced IRA at height of its terror campaign, so it is in no place to condemn talks with loyalists

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Subscribe              Jan 29, 2021           Good morning You can now read all the news on your desktop with our new online digital edition. Digital+ and Print/Digital+ subscribers can now access the News Letter at https://app.newsletter.co.uk   Digital only subscribers can upgrade to access the eReader or you can take out a new subscription for £1 a month here. In the news today: * MLA Doug Beattie has warned that NI Protocol obstructs 'free movement' of the military from GB to NI. * Peter Robinson: SDLP embraced IRA at height of its terror campaign, so it is in no place to condemn talks with loyalists. * The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) recorded 150 Covid deaths in the seven days to January 22, 2021, the second highest weekly number since the beginning of the pandemic. * Coronavirus 'heat maps' reveal intensity of virus in your district. * New B117 Covid strain a factor in pushing school openings back. Are you a puzzles fan? To mark and to celebrate National Puzzle Day on Friday 29th we are opening access to Puzzles for all registered users from the 27th Jan - 3rd Feb. You can find our puzzles section here. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           150 Covid deaths recorded in NI in seven days - second highest tally since beginning of pandemic           The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) recorded 150 Covid deaths in the seven days to January 22, 2021, the second highest weekly number since the beginning of the pandemic.                 MLA Doug Beattie warns that NI Protocol obstructs 'free movement' of the military from GB to NI   UUP MLA Doug Beattie has written to the Secretary of State Brandon Lewis warning that the Northern Ireland Protocol obstructs the "free movement" of the military.           Law against homeless 'rogues and vagabonds' used 83 times in five years   A socialist politician has uncovered the fact that there have been 83 prosecutions of people under the 1824 Vagrancy Act in Northern Ireland over a period of five years.           Coronavirus 'heat maps' reveal intensity of virus in your district   The University of Ulster has gathered together data showing that Mid Ulster and Derry City and Strabane District now have the highest rate of Covid positive tests in the Province.           Peter Robinson: SDLP embraced IRA at height of its terror campaign, so it is no place to condemn talks with loyalists   There has long been a debate over whether it is helpful, sensible or morally right to engage in dialogue with those associated with paramilitary organisations.           WWII veteran's memories of liberating holocaust prisoners   Mostly online, some Holocaust commemorative events and ceremonies are continuing, several highlighted here on Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on Wednesday.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of January 1901   Call for yeomanry recruits for South African war       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: 'American' citizen arrested on charge of Fenianism   From the News Letter, January 29, 1866                             Big Match Predictions           Who will come out on top in this weekend's Danske Bank Premiership games?                   NIFL confirm Linfield game is off in line with Covid Case Policy   The Northern Ireland Football League have confirmed Saturday's match between Linfield and Dungannon Swifts is off in line with the League's Covid Case Policy.       Mick McDermott expecting another 'tasty fixture' with Larne   Glentoran Head Coach Mick McDermott is expecting a "tasty fixture" when his side travel to Inver Park tonight.       Glenavon complete double signing   Glenavon have completed another two signings bringing in a striker and a defender before the January transfer window closes.                             View more news

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NI schools to remain closed until March 8 at the earliest

Nearly half-a-million more people in Northern Ireland will be offered vaccines in the coming weeks, the head of the vaccination programme has said.

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Subscribe              Jan 28, 2021           Dear reader,   The body representing Northern Ireland's GPs has expressed concern over the supply of the coronavirus vaccine here.    It was only on Wednesday that we were told that the rollout of the vaccine to the over-65s and people who are clinically vulnerable was getting under way in what appeared to be a massive boost to the programme.    Northern Ireland's chief vaccination officer predicted that around 500,000 people will be vaccinated here by March, but now the Royal College of GPs have struck a less optimistic note about the rollout.    Dr Laurence Dorman, the chair of the organisation, said his members have a "concern" about the speed of the rollout to those in vulnerable groups amidst fears about supplies of the vaccine.    The Department of Health meanwhile has revealed that another 13 people with coronavirus have died over the last 24 hours.    Eight of these deaths occurred within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area.      Digital+ and Print/Digital+ subscribers can now access the News Letter online digital edition on desktop.   It's available at https://app.newsletter.co.uk     Digital only subscribers can upgrade to access the eReader   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.             Covid-19 vaccinations for almost 500,000 in NI within weeks: Patricia Donnelly           Nearly half-a-million more people in Northern Ireland will be offered vaccines in the coming weeks, the head of the vaccination programme has said.                 LIVE BLOG: It's now official - NI schools will NOT reopen until after March 5 - Health chiefs defend AstraZeneca jab as Germany set to limit it to under-65s - Click and collect for independent retailers under 'active consideration'   The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to extend school closures to March 8 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.           Symptoms including a sore throat are 'more common' for new Covid variant sufferers - the full list   A cough, muscle pain, fatigue and a sore throat could be more common in those who test positive for the new UK variant of Covid.           Eight deaths recorded in single NI council area in 24 hours   One of Northern Ireland's 11 local government districts has recorded eight additional Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours.           NI opts out of emergency powers to put student nurses on front line of coronavirus pandemic: Despite NHS crisis we're not at the 'same stage' as England says chief nursing officer   Northern Ireland's nursing chief has opted out of emergency powers used in England to draft student nurses onto the front lines of the battle with coronavirus.           NI coronavirus vaccine roll-out: GPs raise concern about supply amid worry of speed of roll-out to 'higher priority groups'   The Royal College of GPs in Northern Ireland has spoken out about concerns over the supply of vaccines.           New Covid antibody drug found to prevent 100% of symptomatic infections in NHS trials   A new Covid-19 drug has been found to prevent 100 per cent of symptomatic infections during trials on the NHS.           Pfizer Covid vaccine is effective against UK and South African variants - new study explained   Pfizer and BioNTech have both confirmed that their vaccine is effective against both the UK and South African variants of Covid.           Coronavirus vaccination roll-out: Online booking system for over 65s hit by "high volume" as thousands get booked in   Pensioners were left struggling with a new online system to book coronavirus vaccines this week after the portal was swamped with traffic as soon as it launched.           100,000 international passengers pass through Belfast International Airport during pandemic   More than 100,000 international passengers have passed through Belfast International Airport during the pandemic, figures suggest.           Six republican funerals and counting – but still no action over first one   No action has been taken against anyone involved in the very first republican funeral of the Covid-19 pandemic – that of Francie McNally on April 8 last year.                 View more news

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