Stormont leaders confident of announcing timetable for further lockdown relaxations in Northern Ireland

Church leaders fearful of further trouble as 'issues still unresolved'

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Subscribe              Apr 12, 2021           Good morning We've been publishing in Northern Ireland since 1737 when the first edition was printed by founder Francis Joy who sold Belfast's first newspaper at the sign of 'The Peacock' in Bridge Street. The Peacock remains the papers symbol today. We're offering the first three months of a digital subscription with The News Letter for just £1 per month. For less than a cup of coffee each month you will get full access to all our stories, exclusives, features, political analysis and much more all with 70% fewer ads. There are no obligations once signed up and you can cancel anytime (though we hope you won't). Join us today. Subscribe to gain access to quality Northern Ireland journalism you can trust. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Stormont leaders confident of announcing timetable for further easing           Progress in tacking Covid-19 has created enough headroom to allow for further lockdown relaxations in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill has said.                 In the news today: * Arlene Foster 'sends love from people of NI' to Queen and welcomes Michelle O'Neill's respects for Prince Philip. First Minister Arlene Foster has sent Northern Ireland's "love and best wishes" to the Queen and welcomed tributes from Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill following the death of Prince Philip. * Glentoran boss apologises for not holding minute's silence for Prince Philip. Glentoran manager Mick McDermott has apologised for the club's "poor decision" not to hold a minute's silence for Prince Philip before their game at the Oval on Saturday. * Stormont leaders confident of announcing timetable for further easing. Progress in tacking Covid-19 has created enough headroom to allow for further lockdown relaxations in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill has said. * Orange Institution pays tribute to Prince Philip 'for tireless serving of nation'. The Orange Institution has paid tribute to HRH Prince Philip after his death at 99-years. * Children's Commissioner calls out 'child abuse' in recent Northern Ireland unrest. Northern Ireland's children's commissioner has said the behaviour of some adults in relation to the unrest in the region amounts to child abuse.           NI takes first steps out of lockdown as 350,000 pupils return to school and we are asked to 'stay local'   Northern Ireland's stay-at-home order has been lifted after being in place for more than three months, as further Covid lockdown restrictions ease.           The rioters are not loyalists, they are young delinquents   A letter from Drew Mansell:           Orange Institution pays tribute to Prince Philip 'for tireless serving of nation'   The Orange Institution has paid tribute to HRH Prince Philip after his death at 99-years.           Church leaders fearful of further trouble as 'issues still unresolved'   Church leaders have expressed concern that the street violence of last week could re-emerge in the coming days.           Duke was regular visitor to NI and his legacy remains strong   Political and civic leaders in Northern Ireland have been marking the death of the Duke of Edinburgh over the weekend and the NI Assembly will sit today on Monday for further tributes.               Belfast Blitz minister John Clarke MacDermott and a prescient phone call to Dublin   Eighty years after the Luftwaffe attacks on NI's capital, GORDON LUCY tells the story of the man in charge of public security at the time       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Ulster MP outlines policy to save Britain during budget week   From the News Letter, April 12, 1947                             Rangers will not rush back James Tavernier for Celtic tie           Steven Gerrard insists he will take no chances with James Tavernier's fitness as he weighs up whether to plunge the Rangers skipper back into action in next week's Old Firm Scottish Cup showdown.                   Matthew Tipton highlights midfield unit at heart of Portadown win   Portadown manager Matthew Tipton singled out his teenage midfield unit as central to success over Carrick Rangers - just hours after confirming the absence of club captain Luke Wilson to long-term injury.       Ulster see off Northampton to set up Leicester Tigers semi-final   Ulster reached their first European semi final in nine years with a 35-27 victory over Northampton at Franklin's Gardens in the last eight of the Challenge Cup.       How It Happened: Warrenpoint Town 1 Coleraine 2   Two goals from skipper Stephen O'Donnell secured the win for Coleraine after Kealan Dillon's spectacular strike had given Warrenpoint Town the lead                   View more news

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