I’ve added Michelle O’Neill’s “final days” of the Union to my graphic outlining the many such predictions by Sinn Fein politicians going back to 2003. It’s a long list.

'In her battle with illness she showed us courage, positivity and the value of life'. Just one of the many tributes paid to Olympic and European track champion Ciara Mageean who died yesterday. Michael Fitzpatrick reports from her hometown of Portaferry

🐾🚨 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗢𝗚 - 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔 🚨🐾 A local family is appealing for help after their wee dog accidentally escaped from their home today. She was last seen around 12.30pm at Sentry Hill and has since reportedly been spotted in the Ballyloughan Heights area of the town. Residents are asked to keep an eye out and share to help get her home safely. 🙏♥️ 📞 Anyone with information or sightings is asked to contact Emily on 07834 051 021.

I’ve known Carla Lockhart for many years, including during my time with the PSNI in Lurgan. Life takes different turns, and I wish Carla and her family all the best for the future.

Calls for review of fireworks law after incidents trib.al/DuK4psc

RT @mandy_mcauley: 35-year-old Wesley Thomas Fletcher remanded in custody charged with storing explosives, detonators and stun guns. PSNI…

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Moving to hear tributes to Ciara Mageean across the Assembly chamber this morning. Whatever our political differences, we are all human beings, and cancer does not discriminate. Ciara was an inspiration on the track and in her courage facing cancer.

Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced a £1.9m investment in endometriosis services across Northern Ireland. It’s hoped that the ring-fenced cash will reduce waiting times and improve access to timely care. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…

💛 £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced £1.95m to improve access to care, reduce waiting times and make sure women get the right treatment at the right time. Where the money is going 👇 🏥 £700,000 for the two Regional Endometriosis Centres in the Belfast and Western Trusts 📍 £1.25 million across all five Health and Social Care Trusts to strengthen local services and roll out a new Regional Endometriosis Pathway 🤖 At the Regional Endometriosis Centre at Belfast City Hospital, the Minister saw the Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery platform in action. Since May, 130 patients have had robotic-assisted surgery. 📉 Waits are coming down: ✅ Gynaecology outpatient waiting list down from 54,770 to 47,318 in a year ✅ 56% fewer patients waiting over a year for inpatient and day case treatment Minister Butler said: "Women deserve better. They deserve timely access to the care and support they need." "This £1.95 million investment is an important step towards improving access to diagnosis, treatment and support."

✍️ Statement by Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA: “My position on unionist cooperation is a matter of public record. At our party conference I said we should talk seriously about maximising the unionist vote, and I committed to playing our part in expanding unionist representation at Westminster. I also said that cooperation cannot mean one party always giving and another always taking. “The Ulster Unionist Party is willing to take part in serious, constructive discussions, but they need purpose and discretion. A phone call minutes before a public letter is published is no substitute for proper engagement. Progress is far more likely through private discussion than through the media. “It would also be helpful to clarify whether this proposal has the full support of the DUP leadership. I note that Jonathan Buckley’s call appears to be directed towards his own party leader as well as others. Any discussions must involve parties whose representatives have a clear mandate to participate and the authority to deliver. “Talks will only be productive once the DUP has resolved its own internal difficulties and can come to the table with an agreed approach rather than as a divided party. “Cooperation has its place, but better management of the votes we already have is not a growth strategy. Our task is to give more people a Union they believe in, politics they can trust and a future worth voting for.”

These murders brought to 7 the number of officer murdered between Sept and the 1 Nov ‘71. I was half way through my training as a Constable in what was an ‘Unarmed RUC’. These murders changed that ‘great hope’ & it was down to the murder campaign of militant Irish Republicans!

69% in this poll back tougher fireworks laws. On my Facebook poll, still open, over 90% want more restrictions. I’ll raise this in the Assembly tomorrow. Enough is enough. Endless random bangs over Halloween leave animals terrified and communities distressed.

I can’t reply directly to Gerry - he blocked me before I entered politics. But he voluntarily attended his PSNI interview and seemed to revel in the attention. Some manhunt when the quarry turns up by appointment.

If some of the idiots in this government had ever worked in businesses or run a business they might understand the work employers to do to keep businesses running to pay the taxes and PAYE that the government squander so easily.

Employers are working people. They work long hours, take risks & create jobs. That’s why we’re pressing for funding provided to the NI Executive to reach businesses through rates relief. Supporting employers means supporting jobs, livelihoods & our economy.

RT @BelTel: UUP leader hits out as unapologetic Donaldson to be freed halfway through sentence even if he shows no remorse t.co/dA…

Very sad news of the passing of Ciara Mageean. A remarkable athlete who brought such pride to Portaferry and inspired so many. My thoughts are with her husband, family, friends and everyone who loved her. Rest in peace, Ciara.

An article I wrote for the Belfast Newsletter in early September.

It's so cute how the pup immediately bonded with the kids!