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News Letter
14 Feb, 2019
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Meningitis outbreak in N.I. – What we know so far
This is what we know so far about the sudden outbreak of meningitis in Northern Ireland.
Latest News
Jim Allister: The Brexit border backstop must go, lock, stock and barrel

Theresa May is clearly playing for time. The question is for what purpose if, as now, she gets nothing from belligerent Brussels.

Sinn Fein Venezuela trips: Party admits poverty-stricken country funded MLA visit

Sinn Fein has acknowledged that Venezuelan taxpayers funded both air travel and accomodation for one of its MLAs last month, as its regional leader declared “there is no story here” when it comes to the party’s visits to the poverty-stricken nation.

Lodge Life: Valentine’s appeal for Orange hall romance

On Valentine’s Day, the Museum of Orange Heritage has launched an appeal for couples who found love in an Orange hall.

Reported 280 years ago (Feb 3 1739): Man kills parents; House for sale Antrim; Military leader dies

From the sixth surviving Belfast News Letter, Jan 23 1738, Feb 3 1739 in today’s calendar. As the pic shows, right, parts of the paper are damaged and lost, hence the uncertainty as to much of the wording:

Sport Update
Top 10 fastest newcomers ever at Isle of Man TT

English rider Davey Todd shot into second place in the Isle of Man TT’s top 10 newcomers list in 2018 after a sizzling debut for Northern Ireland’s Burrows Engineering Racing team.

VIDEO: Linfield’s Niall Quinn expects tough battle against Ballymena United in the BetMcLean League Cup Final

Linfield's Niall Quinn expects there to be little between the Blues and Ballymena United when they clash in the BetMclean League Cup Final on Saturday.

Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson has extended his stay at Millwall

Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson has signed a new contract at Sky Bet Championship club Millwall.

And finally...
Derry Girls season two: 12 things we spotted in the trailer released by Channel 4

Fans of hit Channel 4 series 'Derry Girls' were beside themselves with excitement when the trailer for season two dropped on Tuesday.

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