Cancer cases undiagnosed due to impact of Covid + Weather warning for snow and ice

Feb 8, 2021

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In today's news:

* New research by Queen’s University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnoses of cancer

*Chief Constable Simon Byrne has repeatedly refused to give any indication as to whether the PSNI were involved in helping plan the Bobby Storey funeral in east Belfast.

* Weather warning for ‘snow and ice’ starting later after Siberian air mass moves in.

* DUP MP Gregory Campbell faces criticism after Songs of Praise race comments.

And

* Joanna Lumley finds her ‘Home Sweet Home’ in Londonderry

Michael Cousins
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	Cancer cases undiagnosed due to impact of Covid

	New research by Queen’s University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnoses of cancer of the oesophagus (foodpipe) and stomach, in addition to Barrett’s oesophagus, which is a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer.

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne: I won’t quit and I’m not in anyone’s pocket

The PSNI chief constable denied being in anyone’s pocket as he expressed concern police were being used as a shock absorber in intensifying political clashes.

PSNI asked to probe erection of ‘sinister’ posters in NI towns

Police have been asked to investigate the erection of ‘sinister’ posters depicting an armed woman behind a Union flag which have appeared in two Co Armagh towns.

Weather warning for ‘snow and ice’ starting later after Siberian air mass moves in

Drivers are asked to exercise caution this morning as road gritters tackle areas of concern.

Public fear getting fined for crossing border ‘without reasonable excuse’

NI folk could face fines from this morning (Monday) onwards if they are caught crossing the Irish border without “a reasonable excuse”.

Victims of IRA Docklands bomb: Our fight for compensation goes on

Victims today marked the 25th anniversary of the IRA London Docklands bombing with a vow to keep fighting for compensation.

Police miss three dates to respond to Jamie Bryson Covid rules legal challenge

Police have missed three proposed dates to respond to a legal challenge on whether officers have the power to enter private homes to enforce Covid rules.

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: News Letter correspondent reflects on the condition of farming in Ulster

From the News Letter, February 8, 1840

Joanna Lumley finds her ‘Home Sweet Home’ in Londonderry, filming murals and reconciliation worker

Actress Joanna Lumley has spoken of her pride in contributing to a new mural in Londonderry depicting Children in Crossfire founder Richard Moore in an embrace with the Dalai Lama.

The golf shot that was literally out of this world

Talk about the ultimate bunker shot! Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of arguably the most spectacular golf shot of all time.

Gary Hamilton highlights Lee McNulty and Andrew Doyle defensive duo

A last-gasp Ballymena United goal failed to detract from a defensive display Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton considered central to weekend success.

Isle of Man TT ace Michael Dunlop unveils new-look Yamaha for 2021

Michael Dunlop has pulled the wraps off his Yamaha Supersport machine.

Mick McDermott in defiant defence of Glentoran project

Manager Mick McDermott saluted the influence of goal hero Jamie McDonagh, who bagged a last-gasp winner to help Glentoran pinch three valuable points at the Oval on Saturday.

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