Funeral of tragic principal Francis Lagan held today + Sudden death of two men: PSNI give assurances there is ‘no immediate risk to the public’

Nov 30, 2021

Michael Cousins

Acting Managing Editor

Welcome to your daily news update from the News Letter

In the news:
* Louise Haigh has been removed as Labour’s Northern Ireland spokesperson, less than a week after she said she would not campaign for NI to stay in the UK in a border poll.

* The funeral of a Northern Ireland principal killed after a tree hit his car during stormy weather is taking place.

* DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has encouraged the public to get the Covid-19 vaccination after receiving his booster jab.

Opinion:

* Ruth Dudley Edwards: It is superficial to blame religion for the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

* It’s unclear if Keir Starmer was annoyed at Louise Haigh over border poll — she says there is no disagreement — but he had reason to be so.

Sport:

* Nick Timoney has started the new season where he left off the last - the back row has been one of Ulster’s star performances over the first six games in the United Rugby Championship.

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	Louise Haigh is dropped as Labour Northern Ireland shadow secretary

	Louise Haigh has been dropped as Labour’s Northern Ireland spokesperson, less than a week after she said she would not campaign for NI to stay in the UK in a border poll.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has encouraged the public to get the Covid-19 vaccination after receiving his booster jab.

Sir Jeffrey received his booster at the Ulster Hospital on the outskirts of Belfast as the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recommended it is offered to all over-18s.

Funeral of tragic principal Francis Lagan held today

The funeral of a Northern Ireland principal killed after a tree hit his car during stormy weather is taking place soon.

Sudden death of two men: PSNI assure 'no immediate risk to the public'

The PSNI and Fire Service have been called to a house at Elm’s Park area of Coleraine.

New bypass route hopes to remove town centre traffic

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced details of public information events to highlight the preferred route for the A29 Cookstown Bypass and Sandholes Link Road.

Life’s a beach for volunteers of clean-up group

A group of environmentally conscious volunteers is to thank for the monthly beach cleans taking place along a stunning stretch of Co Down coastline.

It’s unclear if Keir Starmer was annoyed at Louise Haigh, but he should have been

News Letter editorial of Tuesday November 30 2021:

Peter Hain slams Government’s ‘morally corrupt’ Troubles amnesty plan

Former Secretary of State for Peter Hain has described the Government’s legacy proposals as set out in a Command Paper last July as “legally dubious, constitutionally dangerous and morally corrupt”.

Roddy Grant highlights Ulster value of ‘brilliant’ Nick Timoney across all areas

Nick Timoney has started the new season where he left off the last - the back row has been one of Ulster’s star performances over the first six games in the United Rugby Championship.

Ralf Rangnick aims to help Manchester United squad ‘fulfil their potential’

New interim manager Ralf Rangnick aims to help a Manchester United squad “full of talent” fulfil their potential during his short spell in charge.

Nine-goal Northern Ireland thrash North Macedonia with Kirsty McGuinness treble

Kirsty McGuinness hit a hat-trick as Northern Ireland boosted their hopes of qualification for the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a crushing 9-0 win over North Macedonia.

Stephen O'Donnell proud of Coleraine's defensive record

It probably wasn’t a big surprise that the defences came out on top in Saturday’s massive game at The Showgrounds.

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