Prominent MLA Jim Wells believes he qualifies to vote in what observers think could be a close race to find the next leader of the DUP

Northern Ireland still on track for next step out of lockdown despite border area concerns, says Dr Tom Black

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Subscribe              May 4, 2021           Good morning Thank you for your continued support. If you haven't already you can take out a subscription to the News Letter. You can 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           Jim Wells MLA argues that he qualifies to vote in DUP leadership race between Edwin Poots and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson           Prominent MLA Jim Wells believes he qualifies to vote in what observers think could be a close race to find the next leader of the DUP.                 Jeffrey Donaldson: If elected DUP leader I will build a shared Northern Ireland and promote a positive political strategy   Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he would promote a positive strategy and values if elected leader of the DUP.           DUP officers expected to meet today to arrange timetable for election of new leader   DUP officers are expected to meet today to discuss the procedure and timetable for the election of a new party leader.           The nationalist response to Northern Ireland centenary commemorations has been disappointing, says Orange Order chief   A senior Orange Order figure has expressed disappointment that nationalists have been largely unwilling to commemorate the centenary of Northern Ireland in any way.           Northern Ireland still on track for next step out of lockdown despite border area concerns, says Dr Tom Black   Northern Ireland remains on course for the next step out of lockdown in three weeks despite concerns about cross-border travel, the head of a leading medical body has said.           Historians will today mark the centenary of Northern Ireland by examining its past   A panel will examine the history of Northern Ireland today.               Driving out the invaders (June 1922)   Sweeping military movement: In June 1922 British troops and Ulster Special Constabulary began to drive the Sinn Fein forces out of the Belleek sector of Co Fermanagh, reported the News Letter.       Foundation stone is laid at Stormont (1928)   "Saturday will be one of the memorable days the history Ulster," declared the News Letter on Monday, 21 May 1928, two days after the laying of the foundation stone of Parliament House in East Belfast.                             Manchester United threaten sanctions as police condemn 'atrocious' behaviour           Manchester United have vowed to ban any fans found to have been involved in criminal or violent behaviour during Sunday's anti-Glazer protests at Old Trafford as police confirmed they had arrested a 28-year-old man after clashes with officers.                   Jeremy Lawlor on his Ireland ambitions plus goals with Knights and Carrick   It will be a week of firsts for Jeremy Lawlor as he prepares to make a potential Northern Knights debut this morning against Leinster Lightning before a maiden competitive outing for new club Carrickfergus over the weekend.       Northern Knights' Dublin date for opening Inter-Provincial Cup clash   Harry Tector will captain MTB Northern Knights for the first time on Tuesday over the Inter-Provincial Cup test with Leinster Lightning.       Penalty hero Chris Johns only has sights on Linfield title drive   Linfield goalkeeper Chris Johns preferred to shrug off the back slaps and high fives after helping nudge his team a little closer to the Danske Bank Premiership title at the Oval on Saturday.                   View more news

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