Flute band claims PSNI approach to Markethill parade was ‘intimidatory’ due to scale of officers filming and vehicles

Jim Wells: I have a vote! - DUP decides MLA can vote in leadership race between Edwin Poots and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

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Subscribe              May 5, 2021                 Flute band claims PSNI approach to Markethill parade was 'intimidatory' due to scale of officers filming and vehicles           Markethill Protestant Boys Flute Band has complained about what they claim was a heavy handed approach to policing a parade in the town.                 Good morning Thank you for your continued support. If you haven't already you can take out a subscription to the News Letter. That will help us to continue to provide trusted fact checked journalism investigating the issues that matter to people in Northern Ireland.  A Digital+ package starts from only £1 month and gives you unlimited access to the website, you'll see 70% fewer ads, you'll get full access to our online puzzles section and access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, desktop and tablet.  A 40% reduction is available if you complete our heritage Where & When? quiz. You can test your knowledge here.  Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Veterans Commissioner: We need an urgent review of similar legacy cases against veterans of Northern Ireland Troubles   A letter from Danny Kinhahan:           Lord Dodds stepping down as DUP deputy leader   Nigel Dodds has announced his decision to step down as DUP deputy leader.           Joe McCann murder trial: 'Case shouldn't have got off ground'   The solicitor who represented soldiers A and C in the Joe McCann murder trial, has called for an "urgent independent review" of the Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service's handling of the case.           Sinn Fein's Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan to step down as Foyle MLAs at next Assembly election   Sinn Fein MLAs Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan have confirmed that they will not stand for the party at the next Assembly election.           Jim Wells: I have a vote! - DUP decides MLA can vote in leadership race between Edwin Poots and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson   Prominent MLA Jim Wells has confirmed he can vote in what observers think could be a close race to find the next leader of the DUP.           Michelle O'Neill: No plans to relax social distancing rules in NI yet   There are no plans to remove the one-metre plus social distancing rule in Northern Ireland, the deputy first minister has said.               STEPPING BACK IN TIME: 'World holds its breath' after Iran hostage rescue fiasco   Mrs Thatcher was standing firm behind President Jimmy Carter over the USA's abortive attempt to airlift hostages held in Tehran – in spite of mounting concern that Britain and the Allies were not consulted about the rescue attempt in April 1980.       New chapel consecrated in St Anne's Cathedral (1932)   Three bishops attend service (June 1932): At the afternoon service held on Sunday, June 4, 1932, at the Belfast Cathedral, the Lord Bishop of Down and Connor and Dromore, the Right Reverend Dr Grierson consecrated the new Chapel of the Holy Spirit, which had been erected on the west side of the cathedral, reported the News Letter.                             Armoy Clerk of Course Bill Kennedy welcomes plans for Guy Martin return           Armoy Clerk of the Course Bill Kennedy has welcomed the news that Guy Martin intends to return to the national road race this summer.                   Jonathan Rea in final test before 2021 World Superbike Championship begins in earnest   Jonathan Rea will wrap up his final pre-season test this week at Motorland Aragon before the 2021 World Superbike Championship gets under way at the same venue from May 21-23.       Linfield edge closer to title after win over Crusaders   Linfield moved a step closer to the Danske Bank Premiership title with a 3-1 win at home to Crusaders.       Former Republic of Ireland international Alan McLoughlin dies aged 54   Alan McLoughlin, the man whose goal took the Republic of Ireland to the 1994 World Cup finals in the United States, has died at the age of 54 following a long battle with cancer.                   View more news

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