NI Newspaper Review: Kingsmill Video Decision and Boy's Epic Journey

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Barry McElduff, former Sinn Féin MP, said that the anger of a bereaved family regarding a controversial video that he posted balancing a loaf of Kingsmill bread on his head is reflected on Thursday. in the Belfast Telegraph and News Letter of Belfast.

The video was posted on Mr. McElduff's Twitter account on the occasion of the anniversary of the Kingsmills atrocity, when 10 Protestant workers were shot dead by the IRA in January 1976 .

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has stated that there is insufficient evidence to "provide a reasonable prospect of conviction".

Colon Worton, whose brother Kenneth died as a result of the armed attack, tells the Belfast Telegraph that Mr. McElduff "escaped dancing to the graves of the Kingsmills victims".

Mr Worton said that he had received a letter from the PPS on Wednesday, but that he could not read beyond the "bad news on the front page".

In a statement, Mr. McElduff's lawyer stated that his client was "satisfied" with the SPP's decision following the "unfortunate circumstances" of January 6th.

"As he has done since the beginning, Barry said that any annoyance was unintentional," they added.

Alan Black, the sole survivor of the Kingsmills Mbadacre, said in the news letter that he was not surprised that Mr. McElduff was not being sued, the PPS "did not go to court. having not much to do. "

"I think what he did was really bad and it had to be challenged, but once he resigned, for me, it was over," he said. he added.

Secretary of Northern Ireland Karen Bradley noted that the front page of the newsletter and several other newspapers highlighted the suggestion of an external mediator to play a "constructive" role in order to restore power sharing talks.

DUP MP Sammy Wilson said Ms. Bradley was "spade" with her comments in the House of Commons, which were also fired by the UUP.

The Irish News reports that the "substantial debts" left by the regional headquarters of Citizens Advice have forced the charity to end its presence in Northern Ireland.

The brand, which has been providing free advice for more than 70 years, will disappear from Northern Ireland by the end of the year.

Citizens Advice NI, the organization that provided administrative support to 13 independent offices in the region, took office in June with six-figure financial liabilities.

The corresponding organization in England and Wales could not take control of the remaining offices in Northern Ireland, which will become affiliated with Advice NI.

The Belfast Telegraph reports that a disability rights activist has knocked out parking lots at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

According to Hollywood's Michaela, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, the hospital's disabled parking spaces are "garbage for wheelchair accessible vehicles".

The Belfast Trust has stated that the 73 places available for blue badge holders are "generally sufficient to meet the demand".

He indicated that he was reviewing the arrangements made regarding parking and traffic management, including "an evaluation of the location and design of parking for patients to reduced mobility".

The Daily Mirror reports comments from Graham Gault, director of Maghaberry Elementary School, that parents "give toilet paper" due to budget cuts.

Mr. Gault was speaking at a hearing of the Northern Ireland Business Committee on Education Financing.

"Extraordinary boy"

Elsewhere, the newspaper reports that 15 schools in Northern Ireland could benefit from the £ 300 million liberated by Westminster for shared and integrated education.

He says the money is part of a £ 500 million package promised under the 2015 Fresh Start agreement, which was also expected to fund housing projects.

Finally, an article in the Irish News shows that you are never too young to reach great heights.

A 11-year-old Southern Armagh schoolboy became the youngest to climb one of Mount Kilimanjaro's most challenging treks, bringing in more than £ 4,000 for terminally ill children.

Conor Bannon is the son of the famous climber Terence & # 39; Banjo & # 39; Bannon and Lauren O 'Malley, who is also an accomplished mountaineer.

He lives with a variable common immunodeficiency, which means he needs blood infusions every two weeks at the Belfast Royal Hospital for sick children.

Mr. Bannon stated that his son had visited the NI Children's Hospice after feeling he was touched by his own illness. He then declared that he wanted to raise funds.

"He's an amazing young boy, I'm so proud of him, he can achieve something like that at just 11 years old, well, who knows what life has in store for him." other."