Coronavirus NI: Death-toll shoots up to 757 with NISRA reporting 36 new COVID-19 related deaths

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jun 5, 2020           Hello there, Hard to believe it's Friday! It's been a hectic week for the newsletter.co.uk news team and it looks like the weekend is shaping up to be a busy one as well.  Here's a flavour of what's waiting for you on our website right now... The PSNI has been criticised for the way in which it has operated during recent Black Lives Matter protests in Belfast city centre - READ THE FULL STORY HERE. There are further protests planned for over the weekend by the PSNI is warning the public to stay away because of the danger mass gatherings will pose to Northern Ireland's battle against Covid-19 - READ MORE HERE. Sadly, Northern Ireland's Coronavirus death-toll jumped up to 757 when the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) published its weekly report on Friday morning - READ THE FULL STORY HERE. In sport, our reporter, Kyle White, who has an encyclopaedic knowledge when it comes to all things motorcycle racing, examines how Guy Martin's much-hyped Isle of Man TT comeback in 2017 ended with a whimper - READ THE FULL STORY HERE. Be sure to stay up-to-date with all the breaking news and coronavirus latest over the weekend by visiting newsletter.co.uk Have a fantastic weekend and be safe! Alistair Bushe Editor  P.S. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription. Subscribe to newsletter.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to the best Northern Irish and UK news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than five 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. Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website.             NI Coronavirus death-toll shoots up to 757 with NISRA reporting 36 new COVID-19 related deaths           The number of COVID-19 related deaths has shot up to 757 after the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) reported 36 new deaths for the period from May 23 to May 29.                 Belfast bonfire sites cleared after cancellation of annual Eleventh Night fires   A series of loyalist bonfire sites in Belfast have been cleared after organisers cancelled the annual Eleventh Night fires due to coronavirus.           'Not good enough' - NI public backlash to way PSNI is policing George Floyd protests   The PSNI is warning the public against attending mass gatherings because of the fears they could see a significant increase in the number of people testing positive for deadly virus, COVID-19.           Northern Irish farmers 'facing worst drought-type conditions since 1976'   Spring 2020 was the sunniest on record for Northern Ireland – but it was not welcomed by everyone.           Man refused bail over terrifying raid where woman was shot with stun gun and tied up   A woman who tried to escape from burglars had a stun gun fired at her until she nearly passed out, a court heard.               Take a look inside these 8 castles currently for sale in the UK   If you're currently looking to invest in a castle - or would just like to take a sneak peek around one or two - then there are plenty on the property market in                             How Guy Martin's much-hyped Isle of Man TT comeback in 2017 ended with a whimper           Renowned as one of the best riders never to have won at the Isle of Man TT, Guy Martin returned for what appears to have been his final tilt at glory during a disastrous association with Honda Racing in 2017.                   Oran Kearney hails Ian Parkhill's versatility as he agrees new deal   Ian Parkhill is the latest Coleraine player to commit his future to The Showgrounds.       Premier League fixtures and where to watch the first three rounds   The Premier League has confirmed the fixture schedule for the first three match rounds of the resumed 2019/20 season.                     View more news

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