First Minister states: "I'm saying very clearly no to water charges"

Infrastructure Minister allocates an extra £1 million to help alleviate pothole problems on NI roads

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From the News Letter in print and online   News A new early learning and childcare strategy for Northern Ireland could cost £400 million a year, Education Minister Paul Givan has told MLAs Stormont's First Minister has ruled out the imposition of water charges in Northern Ireland. A businessman in the livestock trade has said that not only does the Irish Sea border exist, but he expects it to harden in the weeks ahead despite "Jeffrey's deal"   Opinion Ruth Dudley Edwards: Dissenters challenging the establishment consensus deserve to have their voices heard Letter: DUP leadership has been dishonest in a desperate effort to sell their deal - A letter from Jamie Bryson:   Sport Sir Jim Ratcliffe's tender offer for 25 per cent of the Class A shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange has been extended until midnight on Friday night ​Fresh doubt has been raised over Linfield and Institute meeting next month in the Clearer Water Irish Cup quarter-finals following Ards' decision to lodge an appeal Northern Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has turned his focus to "looking forward" following seventh in the World Aquatics Championships' 400m freestyle final.             First Minister Michelle O'Neill states: "I'm saying very clearly no to water charges"           News           Early learning and childcare strategy for Northern Ireland 'could cost £400m annually' MLAs told           This is one of north Down's finest properties with stunning views of Donaghadee Sound, the Copeland Islands and beyond           Shoppers told issues with tea supply 'temporary' as supermarket states "nationwide" problems with supply           INLA bomb victim condemns commemoration group's leader Dominic McGlinchey           Belfast City Council announces district rate increase but residents told 'parties have worked together' to minimise rise           Northern Ireland Children's Hospice needs to develop 'longer-term solutions', says Health Minister Robin Swann           Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd allocates an extra £1 million to help alleviate pothole problems on NI roads           Mental health challenge faced by 'young farmers' a concern for 95% in industry                 Sport               Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP hails the return of the Stormont Executive as he hears about redevelopment plans at Coleraine FC     'Game time and competitive scenarios is where we will learn the most and build match fitness, sharpness and cohesion.'                 Opinion                     Ruth Dudley Edwards: Dissenters challenging the establishment consensus deserve to have their voices heard             Letter: Hospice funding U-turn raises questions over thoroughness of executive's budget planning     Editorial: ​Stormont seems already to be back to what it does best: demanding cash     Letter: DUP leadership has been dishonest in a desperate effort to sell their deal                 Before you go... The news that matters to you. We create quality, comprehensive journalism and explore the issues affecting the people of Northern Ireland. Support our work with a subscription and gain unlimited access to exclusive news and sport stories, bespoke newsletters, discounts, access to the News Letter and Farming Life via our mobile app and more Subscribe today and get your first month for just £1 Full details https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions           View more news

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