VIDEO: Unionists hail Conservative Party fringe event on Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein vows to press on with efforts to control bonfires, while SDLP insists issues are not 'untouchable'

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Subscribe              Oct 5, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon   A further three patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died in the last 24 hours. Another 1,209 cases of the virus were also notified by the Department of Health. On Tuesday morning, there were 346 Covid-positive patients in hospital, of whom 34 were in intensive care. A total of 2,536,408 vaccines have been administered in total.   In other news:  * DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described his meetings in Manchester with Brexit Secretary Lord Frost and the EU Ambassador to the UK Joao Vale de Almeida as "constructive".  Sir Jeffrey said there was "growing acceptance" that the Protocol has failed and change is required. * UUP leader and Afghanistan veteran Doug Beattie has welcomed confirmation that Northern Ireland will facilitate the resettlement of Afghan refugees. * VIDEO: More reactions from the Tory conference to the unionist response to the Northern Ireland Protocol. A clip of further reactions from the Conservative Party conference to the joint unionist appearance yesterday. Subscribe today and save 50% on your first 6 months Check out using promo code ATMN50 For six months, you'll get all of this from just 13p per day. Unlimited access to the website. 70% fewer ads and an improved experience. Interactive daily puzzles. Access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, tablet and desktop. Perfect for staying in the know with Northern Ireland news comment             VIDEO: Unionists hail Conservative Party fringe event on Northern Ireland           Watch participants in a meeting about the Northern Ireland Protocol speak about what they say was the success of the event.                 Sinn Fein vows to press on with efforts to control bonfires after motion fails   Sinn Fein says it will continue in its efforts to control bonfires in Belfast, after a proposal to introduce regulations via Belfast City Council - backed by the SDLP - was defeated with the support of the Alliance and Green parties.           Supremacy of Parliament means Lewis can intervene over abortion, court told   The Secretary of State can compel Stormont to act to implement abortion legislation due to the supremacy of Parliament, the high court has heard.           Fears that 12,000 women may have undiagnosed breast cancer   Almost 12,000 women could be living with undiagnosed breast cancer after missing out on screening and not being referred for tests due to the pandemic, a charity has warned.           Public inquiry into mother and baby homes recommended by expert panel   An expert panel has recommended the establishment of a public inquiry to investigate the conditions and practices in mother and baby homes, Magdalene laundries and workhouses in Northern Ireland.           Northern Ireland 'leaf peepers' to enjoy a colourful autumn   Northern Ireland is turning into a region of 'leaf peepers' - travelling to view and photograph autumn foliage, according to new research commissioned by the National Trust.                 View more news

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