First pupils return to schools in Northern Ireland since December

Mar 8, 2021

Good morning

In the news today:

* Tributes paid to ‘always cheerful’ woman who died in NI house fire

* Loyalist Jim Wilson hangs up on live radio as Stephen Nolan grills him on scenes showing Rangers fans ignoring Covid-19 regulations by celebrating title win on Shankill

* Detectives investigating activities of New IRA make arrest

* Motorcyclist dies in two vehicle collision in NI town

* Congregations could return to Free Presbyterian church services this weekend

And:

* Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has praised the spirit of responsibility shown by churches and faith groups as she revealed that an Easter day of prayer is set to be approved for Northern Ireland.

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Michael Cousins
Deputy digital editor


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