Met Office issue weather warning for high winds in NI – power cuts and delays to road, rail and ferry transport likely

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17 Dec, 2019 All the news, half the price. Save 50% on a digital subscription to the News Letter!    Find out more → Met Office issue weather warning for high winds in NI – power cuts and delays to road, rail and ferry transport likely The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind between 2pm on Wednesday and 3am on Thursday. Latest News Will ongoing slump in Sinn Fein's vote undermine its calls for a border poll? Experts have disagreed on whether the trend of declining electoral support for Sinn Fein will undermine its credibility in pressing for a border poll. DUP opposes return to 50:50 PSNI recruitment call from Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin The DUP has rejected calls by the head of the Catholic Church in Ireland for the return of 50:50 PSNI recruitment, saying it would discriminate against non-Catholics. Republicans use the Irish language as a weapon in their 'long war' strategy Many well intentioned people fail to see the harm of a language act that would give Gaelic official recognition. Alex Kane: Arlene Foster is just one of many problems for the DUP Here's a truth that isn't universally acknowledged, let alone recognised: if every single unionist in Northern Ireland had voted Remain there would still have been a Leave majority and we would still have faced the same challenges. Sport Update Matthew Tipton support for Richard Clarke after online Jerry Thompson claims Concern over the dangers of social media forced Portadown manager Matthew Tipton into his public statement of support for Richard Clarke. Manchester United star was 'fooled' into signing by Ronaldinho, Arteta set to be named Arsenal boss, and more Manchester United and Arsenal feature in today's Premier League news. Defence coach Jared Payne says Ireland call-ups relfect Ulster's current red-hot European form Defence coach Jared Payne believes it is an indictment of Ulster's current form that nine players have made it into new Ireland coach Andy Farrell's first get-together in Dublin next week. And finally... UPDATE – Co Antrim road closed in both directions after 'serious road traffic collision' – area will be closed for some time A serious two vehicle road traffic collision has closed the A52 Ballyutoag Road closed in both directions. See all the day's news here

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