NI Protocol conflicts with the Act of Union – but is not unlawful, Belfast High Court rules in blow to unionist leaders

Irish Sea border opposed by a growing number of people in NI – despite accepting it has benefits, poll finds

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Subscribe              Jun 30, 2021           Good Morning   In breaking news this morning * NI Protocol conflicts with the Act of Union – but is not unlawful, Belfast High Court rules in blow to unionist leaders. The Northern Ireland Protocol is not unlawful, Belfast High Court has ruled, rejecting an argument by the leaders of unionism that it breaches the Act of Union and the Belfast Agreement. * Irish Sea border opposed by a growing number of people in NI – despite accepting it has benefits, poll finds. A growing number of people in Northern Ireland believe that the NI Protocol is damaging – despite a growing belief that it offers economic opportunities. * DUP MLAs hail major relaxation of NI booze laws. A bill which has been dubbed the biggest change to Northern Ireland's alcohol laws in a generation has passed its final hurdle, with the DUP among those hailing its passage.   We don't want you to miss out on our £1 trial subscription offer, valid until midnight on Wednesday 30 June. Enjoy the freedom of: Unlimited access to our online content 70% fewer ads Daily online puzzles Access to the newspaper and all supplements on our mobile, tablet and desktop app* Follow the link and use promo code ONEPOUNDTRIAL for 12 weeks of unlimited access to all our news, sports and opinion - that's 1p per day. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           NI Protocol conflicts with the Act of Union – but is not unlawful, Belfast High Court rules in blow to unionist leaders           The Northern Ireland Protocol is not unlawful, Belfast High Court has ruled, rejecting an argument by the leaders of unionism that it breaches the Act of Union and the Belfast Agreement.                 Terry Carty tragedy: 'There is a real sense of sadness over the whole area today' says councillor after death of hard working family man   A rural community outside Enniskillen has been "shocked and stunned" by the death of a very hard working family man who died in a road traffic accident, named locally as Terry Carty.           DUP MLAs hail major relaxation of NI booze laws   A bill which has been dubbed the biggest change to Northern Ireland's alcohol laws in a generation has passed its final hurdle, with the DUP among those hailing its passage.           Irish Sea border opposed by a growing number of people in NI, poll finds   A growing number of people in Northern Ireland believe that the NI Protocol is damaging – despite a growing belief that it offers economic opportunities.           Jonny McCambridge: The camping trip that became a bit of a damp squib   I freely admit that it was all my idea.           Muckamore Abbey abuse scandal: Chair of public inquiry appointed but not revealed   A chair to oversee a public inquiry into the Muckamore Abbey Hospital abuse scandal has been appointed, the Department of Health has confirmed.               Princess and Primate give Ulster a much needed boost (June 1981)   Princess Alexandra, the Queen's cousin, gave Ulster people a morale-booster in June 1981. The Princess, one of the most popular members of the Royal Family, spent eight hours in Northern Ireland visiting Bangor, Banbridge, and the consecration of the new wing for Belfast's St Anne's Cathedral.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: How Europe was told the truth - Britain lifts Nazi 'blanket of darkness'   From the News Letter, June 30, 1944                             Rory McIlroy hopes quick change of plans aids his bid to end major drought           Rory McIlroy hopes an enforced change of plans has "worked out for the best" as he seeks to end his major drought with a second Open Championship victory.                   Paul Jordan and Mike Browne satisfied with Mondello rostrum haul   Northern Ireland's Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team returned to the Irish short circuit scene for the first time in many years to contest the opening round of the Dunlop Masters Championship at Mondello Park at the weekend.       Brigade centenary match called off   The unique cricket match to celebrate the centenary of Brigade's ground and pay tribute to the club's former chairman Roy Torrens has been called off because of the COVID pandemic and the increasing risks posed by the new variant.       NIFL defibrillators commitment in role to 'serve and protect' Irish League clubs   The NI Football League will provide all member clubs with life-saving defibrillators ahead of the new season.                   View more news

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