Four more Covid related deaths reported in Northern Ireland

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Cousins

Acting Managing Editor

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In the news this afternoon:

* 'Sense of shock and sadness' at sudden death of young man in Maghera.

* A question from a Co Down schoolgirl at a climate change press conference with the prime minister evoked an impassioned response.

* Brexit minister Lord Frost has reiterated that the Government wants to ensure the future relationship between the UK and European Union is “not ultimately policed by EU institutions including the courts of justice”.

* Man in his sixties kicked unconscious and taken to hospital with serious face and head injuries.

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	Four more Covid related deaths reported in Northern Ireland

	Four further deaths of patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland.

'Sense of shock and sadness' at sudden death of young man in Maghera

Police say they received and responded to a report of the sudden death of a man in the Main Street area of Maghera on Sunday afternoon.

Medics ‘very concerned’ about further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions

Concern has been expressed ahead of the further relaxation of coronavirus regulations in Northern Ireland while infection rates remain high.

Government wants UK ‘not ultimately policed by EU institutions'

Brexit minister Lord Frost has reiterated that the Government wants to ensure the future relationship between the UK and European Union is “not ultimately policed by EU institutions including the courts of justice”.

Boris Johnson tells NI schoolgirl that recycling doesn't work

A question from a Co Down schoolgirl at a climate change press conference with the prime minister evoked an impassioned response.

Concerns expressed over ‘super spreader’ risk at Halloween

Halloween night could become a “super-spreader event” for young people in Northern Ireland who have not received a Covid vaccination, an MLA has warned.

Corporal hails Covid-19 hospital work as one of his most rewarding deployments

A soldier who has served in Afghanistan has told how his deployment to a Northern Ireland hospital during the coronavirus pandemic has been one of the most rewarding of his Army career.

Northern Ireland high street shop voucher success as almost all adults apply for one

News Letter editorial of Monday October 25 2021:

Man in his sixties kicked unconscious, serious injuries to head and face

Detectives are appealing for information after a man in his sixties was punched and kicked unconcious in Kilkeel.

I am sorry the Queen is unwell but do not regret the fact she missed the Armagh service, which barely acknowledged Northern Ireland or its losses

A letter from Samuel Morrison:



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