Stormont scenario-planning potential further restrictions ahead of Omicron variant becoming dominant

Dennis Hutchings family lodges formal complaints over lost 'key evidence'

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Subscribe              Dec 9, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon This is your public interest and general news email update from the News Letter: Coronavirus news: * Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has said Stormont officials are scenario-planning potential further restrictions that may be needed when the Omicron variant is expected to become dominant. * The deaths of a further four patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. * NI High Street Voucher 2021: When does the spend local card expire? Deadline date and refund process explained. General news: * Controversy over Irish language signage at Clifton Street in North Belfast shows no sign of abating, after the DUP proposed only signing part of the street in Gaeilge. * The terror watchdog set up in the wake of Kevin McGuigan's murder by suspected IRA members has still to make any mention of his slaying six years later * DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who has threatened to collapse the power-sharing institutions at Stormont if major changes to the protocol are not secured, raised the issue again during PM's Question time yesterday. We're celebrating the festive season with double savings. Save 25% on an annual subscription to the News Letter and £46 off a case of wine from Virgin Wines.   You can check out the full details here.            Green light for Christmas, but people urged to be responsible           More Covid restrictions not envisaged before Christmas, say Stormont leaders           NI High Street Voucher Scheme 2021: When does the spend local scheme end?   The NI High Street Voucher Scheme has been a huge success with more than 1.2 million cards being issued across Northern Ireland.           Covid-19: Death toll rises to 2,916 and 1,819 people test positive   The deaths of a further four patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland.           Dennis Hutchings family lodges formal complaints over lost 'key evidence'   The family of military veteran Dennis Hutchings has lodged formal complaints with both the PPS and PSNI over a claimed failure to disclose relevant information that would have halted his prosecution.           Stormont scenario-planning potential further restrictions ahead of Omicron variant becoming dominant   Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has said Stormont officials are scenario-planning potential further restrictions that may be needed when the Omicron variant is expected to become dominant in the country early next year.           Translink to close train lines during Christmas period for 'essential work'   Translink is carrying out major work this Christmas on Derry~Londonderry and Larne train lines as part of the Dark Arches to Whiteabbey Track Renewal (DAWTR) project.           Irish language row: 'Street signs mean area is Nationalist' says DUP representative   Controversy over Irish language signage at Clifton Street in North Belfast shows no sign of abating, after the DUP proposed only signing part of the street in Gaeilge.           Health Minister Robin Swann welcomes new treatments for COVID-19 patients   Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government's announcement that a range of new treatment options will be made available to COVID-19 patients who are at the highest risk from the effects of the virus.                 View more news

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