Simon Hamilton: We expected a better roadmap out of lockdown than the one Stormont gave us yesterday

Tsar's 'indoctrination' of children warning ahead of hunger strike commemorations

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Subscribe              Mar 3, 2021           Good morning Welcome to your specially selected round-up of articles from the News Letter team. With a subscription to the News Letter you can read our online digital edition via our eReader on your desktop or mobile device. A Digital+ subscription will give you unlimited access to our website where you'll see 70% fewer ads. You can also access the interactive puzzles section along with the digital edition. Subscriptions start from £1 a month.  In the headlines today: * Arlene Foster defends her MP who describes exit strategy as 'clear as mud' adding it would have been 'completely different' if DUP had been in charge * Children's tsar 'indoctrination' of children warning ahead of hunger strike commemorations * Deputy First minister advises DUP to 'get real' over party politicking on executive * 'Radical' change being considered for transfer tests in schools in autumn And  * Read more from Jonny McCambridge: Homeschooling horrors just keep on multiplying   Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Simon Hamilton: We expected a better roadmap out of lockdown than the one Stormont gave us yesterday           Belfast Chamber has always been clear that the challenge facing the NI Executive in navigating out of the Covid crisis is an immense one.                 LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus NI - Executive recovery plan 'mumbo jumbo' and 'a charade' says top NI restaurateur Michael Deane - DUP MP describes path to recovery as 'clear as mud' - Rapid testing could be introduced in schools   The Northern Ireland Executive's Covid-19 recovery plan has been slated by top restaurateur, Michael Deane.           PSNI hunt for prisoner 'unlawfully at large'   A remand prisoner, who had been released on compassionate leave but failed to return, has been asked to turn himself in.           Tsar's 'indoctrination' of children warning ahead of hunger strike commemorations   Children's tsar Koulla Yiasouma has warned against potential "indoctrination" ahead of republican hunger strike commemorations involving young people.           UK furlough scheme to be extended until end of September - what it means for workers   The furlough scheme will be extended until September, Chancellor Rishi Sunack will announce when he unveils the Budget today (Weds 3 March).           Do you know a tradesperson worthy of a lockdown hero award?   People here are being encouraged to nominate tradespeople in their area who have gone above and beyond to help out their local community during the Covid-19 pandemic (since March 2020) for a National Award.           Jonny McCambridge: Homeschooling horrors just keep on multiplying   I've got a short period of time, perhaps 20 minutes, before I know that I will need to get back to work. I wipe some fragments of crisps off the sofa with the back of my hand.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: New steamship is launched at Harland and Wolff   From the News Letter, March 3, 1884       Wayne's world of old-fashioned drinks boosted by going digital   Old-fashioned Ginger Wine from Bangor is proving increasingly popular with lovers of traditional non-alcoholic drinks in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland during the coronavirus pandemic.                             World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea aiming to 'keep building speed and confidence' at Portimao test           Jonathan Rea will continue Kawasaki's pre-season testing programme on his own this week at Portimao in Portugal as team-mate Alex Lowes misses out through injury.                   When will golf courses open in Northern Ireland amid Coronavirus restrictions?   All golf courses here have been closed since the end of December due to Coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland.       Nico Mawhinney 'stil capable of winning titles', keen on North West 200 return despite 2016 crash   Former Irish Superbike champion Nico Mawhinney believes he still has what it takes to be a title contender after injuries put the brakes on his career over the past few years.       Spectators' return outlined in NI Executive's lockdown exit plan   The NI Executive have confirmed spectators will not be permitted to attend sporting events, both indoor and outdoor, until phase four of the lockdown exit plan.                   View more news

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Stormont ministers agree a phased plan for taking Northern Ireland out of lockdown

PSNI issue £11,000 of Covid fines after seven parties in Holylands area of Belfast

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Subscribe              Mar 2, 2021           Dear reader Stormont ministers have agreed a phased plan for taking Northern Ireland out of a lockdown that has lasted since Christmas. It is understood the plan focuses on nine key areas – retail; hospitality; education and young people; work; culture, heritage and entertainment; sports and leisure; travel and tourism; worship and ceremonies; home and community. Each of these areas are expected to emerge from lockdown in stages, with ministers also making clear that this will be dictated by the coronavirus data, and not by dates. Keeping the R number under 1 is expected to be critical.  The lack of dates in the Executive's plan is in contrast to the much more detailed roadmap provided by Prime Minister Boris Johnson for England last week.  The current pattern on Covid-19 remains a positive one in Northern Ireland. On Tuesday The Department of Health revealed that only another 149 new cases of the virus had been detected here over the last 24 hours.   The number of hospital patients with Covid-19 continues to fall while another two people with the virus have died.   Alistair Bushe Editor   Keep up to date with more lockdown easing information as it's released   Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier.   Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           Executive agrees NI Covid-19 recovery plan           Stormont ministers have agreed a phased plan for taking Northern Ireland out of lockdown.                 PSNI issue £11,000 of Covid fines after seven parties in Holylands area of Belfast - 14 people had previously been caught   Police have issued fines of £11,000 in the wake of parties at seven addresses in the Holylands area of south Belfast last night.           Scientists warn long Covid in children should be investigated - what are the symptoms?   With pupils across the UK returning to schools, scientists have warned that long Covid symptoms in children may be a cause for concern.           Brazil Covid variant could cause reinfection in 61% of people - and is more transmissible   The Brazil Covid-19 variant detected in the UK could cause reinfection in up to 61 per cent of people who have already had coronavirus, a new study suggests.           Two additional Covid-19 related deaths and 149 new infections in NI in last 24 hours   The Department of Health (DoH) has recorded two additional Covid-19 related deaths and 149 new infections in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours.           Johnson & Johnson hopes to test single dose Covid vaccine on babies and pregnant women   Johnson & Johnson plans to test its Covid vaccine on newborns and infants, the firm's executives have told the US government.           NI vaccine roll-out: New mass vaccine centres run by pharmacists under consideration   Pharmacists are in talks with the Department of Health to set up extra mass coronavirus vaccination centres across Northern Ireland, it has emerged.           If mystery carrier of Brazil variant is in Northern Ireland Matt Hancock wants them to ring this number immediately   Health authorities are searching for an as of yet unidentified person who tested positive for the Brazil variant of Covid-19 who could be literally anywhere in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.                 View more news

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