Word of the day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to revel in the warmth of the sun on your back.

If you want to hear how to not show leadership, listen to Arlene Foster on Good Morning Ulster. Snide, condescending and petulant throughout.

I have just had a message from a friend who is worried as peaceline has been breached- she lives beside it. The scenes tonight are truly awful, scary and should be condemned by all. The words from Foster have fallen far short. Lead, now. It is quickly spiralling out of control

AntCon A week in the political life of Arlene Foster: Create disorder - condemn disorder but justify the reasons behind it - use the disorder for political advantage - threaten more disorder - Create disorder - ...

One of these offences carries a potential fine or an informed warning the other a maximum of 12 years in prison

#awkward

1. Thinking this morning, about all the LGBTQIA+ people in NI who are witnessing debate about sexual orientation & identity. Know that you are perfect. You do not need to be fixed, cured or prayed for. #BanConversionTherapy

Covid Vaccine - some limited spaces have become available for the 35 - 39 age group at the SSE Arena. The programme for this group was due to go live at end of April but a limited number can avail of this opportunity if they manage to book in.

It's all about you Tom Fletcher! Our first celebrity of #Strictly 2021! 🙌 Tom Fletcher 👉 bbc.in/TomFletcher

Award-winning actor, comedian, author and soon-to-be ballroom dancer. Welcome Robert Webb to #Strictly!🕺 Robert Webb 👉 bbc.in/RobertWebb

To confirm, #MAFSUK and Afters won’t be playing tonight. We’re sorry again – we’re working to make it available on All 4 and E4 as soon as possible and we’ll update as soon as we know more.

What could this gorilla have spotted at Belfast Zoo? Catch up on this and all of today's stories now: bit.ly/3HdX7Wk

⚡️Volkswagen, Ikea suspend business in Russia. The largest furniture retailer Ikea closes all of its stores in Russia, pauses sourcing from both Belarus and Russia. German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen shuts production at two Russian factories and halts exports to Russia.

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The decision of the British Secretary of State to approve a PII certificate to hide information relating to Noah Donohoe’s death is deeply concerning & shameful. We will continue to stand with Fiona Donohoe & her family in their campaign for truth & justice.

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