Boris Johnson revives NI-Scotland bridge dream

	Jun 30, 2020

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	Boris Johnson revives NI-Scotland bridge dream under building plan

	Boris Johnson’s dream of a bridge linking Northern Ireland and Scotland is among the projects being considered as part of a drive for the UK to “build, build, build” its way out of the coronavirus economic downturn.


	News

NI childcare now available to ALL parents - new measures include 'Play Pods' of up to 12 children

Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister, Peter Weir, have confirmed the definition of 'key worker' will no longer apply for access to childcare in Northern Ireland.

Auditor reveals £900m cost of alcohol abuse in NI as he highlights ‘unsustainable burden’ of substance misuse

Alcohol abuse is costing the Northern Ireland economy up to £900m each year, a new Audit Office report has found.

Funeral details revealed for tragic Noah Donohoe

Funeral arrangements for Noah Donohoe have been released.

MP and MLAs back News Letter campaign to get Victims’ Payment Scheme up and running

Three senior politicians are backing the News Letter campaign to deliver pensions for innocent victims of terrorism.

Green Party and gold mine company Dalradian clash after announcement of public inquiry by SDLP minister Nichola Mallon

The Green Party and the company behind a proposed gold mine in Co Tyrone have issued sharply contrasting responses to the announcement of a public inquiry into the project.

Part of PSNI base which houses murder archive and forensic services closed due to health and safety concerns

The PSNI has temporarily closed some accommodation housed within the Seapark Complex in Carrickfergus due to health and safety concerns.



	Heritage

UVF gun-runner inspired devotion of Catholic troops he led into battle

The Conynghams, a family of Ayrshire origin, arrived in Ulster shortly after the Plantation of Ulster.

Thtough the archives: Engineers travel on passenger train pulled by locomotive powered by ‘condensed’ peat fuel

From the Belfast News Letter, June 30, 1862

Sport

North West cricket gearing up for new look season

The Northern Ireland Assembly's recent announcement of a slightly earlier resumption for team sports is good news for North West cricket clubs as they are now set to start their competitive 2020 season from 18 July.

Millwall hand new deal to Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson

EGLINTON native, Shane Ferguson has extended his contract with Championship outfit, Millwall.

PSNI to follow Institute and lodge IFA appeal after automatic relegation

A second appeal against automatic Irish League relegation will be lodged as PSNI FC follow the decision of Institute to fight the controversial conclusion to the domestic football season.

FLASHBACK: Back-to-back Greyhound Derby wins for Mick The Miller

Mick The Miller became the first greyhound to claim back-to-back English Greyhound Derby victories when winning the 1929 and 1930 races.

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