Latest NISRA Covid statistics released + O’Neill faces grilling over ‘integrity’ of SF

	Oct 30, 2020

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	NI Covid-19 death-toll up to 979 after NISRA identify 37 coronavirus deaths in one week

	The number of Covid-19 related deaths from the beginning of the pandemic to October 23, 2020 now stands at 979, according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

Covid fund fiasco: O’Neill faces grilling over ‘integrity’ of SF when it comes to public cash

Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland leader, last night faced tough questions over her party’s ethics when it comes to public money.

Baroness Hoey uses maiden speech in House of Lords to press for compensation for victims of Libya-IRA bombings

Former Labour MP Kate Hoey has used her maiden speech in the House of Lords to praise her Co Antrim upbringing and to call on government to secure compensation for victims of Libyan-IRA terrorism.

IRA victim’s daughter: ‘Pain of the Finucane family is no different to our own – why do we not get the same consideration?’

The daughter of a man killed by the IRA has contrasted the relative lack of interest in her family’s loss compared with the attention given to relatives of Pat Finucane.

Peter Robinson’s idea of a pro Union think tank deserves support

Peter Robinson’s wish, in last Friday’s News Letter, for a strategic ‘think tank’ in preparation for a border poll is worthy of consideration and support.

Noel Savage ‘died of a broken heart’ two months after his veteran son, Brett, lost battle with PTSD

The father of a Royal Irish veteran who died by suicide two months ago has died “of a broken heart” after missing the son he loved so much, his wife has said.

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of October 1955

Another chapter in the story of the Mother of all Parliaments is added

NI baker Mark Lutton: tears were for leaving Great British Bake Off pals, not cake disaster

NI baker Mark Lutton bid sayonara to the Great British Bake Off this week and shed a few tears as he left the show.

Warrenpoint Town boss Barry Gray welcomes funding announcement

Barry Gray has welcomed the announcement of a £15 Million Covid Relief Fund for sport from the Department for Communities.

CSNI bring in Luke Georgeson for new campaign

CSNI have made their first big move ahead of the 2021 season by announcing the signing of New Zealand U19 international Luke Georgeson.

On this day in 2008: AC Milan announce loan deal of David Beckham from LA Galaxy

AC Milan announced the loan signing of David Beckham from Los Angeles Galaxy on this day in 2008, with the former England captain staying with the Serie A giants for longer than initially planned.

Jared Payne’s show of support for Jacob Stockdale switch

Ulster defence coach Jared Payne has backed Jacob Stockdale to excel in his new role as full back after he was selected at No 15 for the Six Nations title decider with France in Paris on Saturday night.

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