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The family of a teenager shot dead by a soldier in 1972

welcome a coroner's ruling that he was totally innocent.

We always knew the truth. It was to hear it in the court, it was vital.

A primary school principal warns of devastating cuts in education

Talks continue at Stormont, but the two main parties seem

Good news on the economy as a survey finds it's been

A prestigious award for a Belfast actor starring in the Harry Potter

It was amazing to be nominated. I can't believe it, speechless!

Rory McIlroy leaves the Masters in a positive frame of mind.

And a lot of dry weather, but it has turned fresher

and tonight could be quite chilly for some.

A coroner has said that a Derry schoolboy who was shot dead

by the army almost 45 years ago was "totally innocent" and did not

Manus Deery, who was 15 years old, was with a group of teenage friends

in the Bogside when he was shot in the head by a soldier from

Our North West reporter, Keiron Tourish, was at the inquest.

An act of remembrance at the end of a deeply emotional day.

For more than 40 years, the family of Manus Deery have campaigned

We always knew the truth and it was to hear it in the court, it was

vital. Vital that his name and our name and the witnesses' names were

all restored. He was 15 years old when he was

killed in the Bogside He was standing with a group

of friends when he was struck with a bullet fired by a soldier

from high above the city walls. The soldier, Private William

Glasgow, who was officially named at the opening of the inquest,

and who has since died, had maintained for decades

that he fired at what appeared to be The bullet ricocheted and fatally

wounded Manus Deery. But the MoD and PSNI told a hearing

in the Royal Courts of Justice last year it was now accepted

the teenager was not carrying a weapon and the shooting breached

military guidelines. Delivering his verdict today,

the coroner made clear that He said the inquest had fully

vindicated his character. The coroner said that Manus Deery

was not posing a threat and nor says he force used was

disproportionate to the threat perceived.

He said Private Glasgow was not justified in opening fire.

One of those with him on the night he died says the verdict brought

relief and the truth was no established. Just admiration for the

family, just for Helen for keeping going this long. And an emotional

occasion for you? Very much. I will probably think about it more when I

get home. I'm just glad it is over. During the inquest, the commanding

officer of the soldier who killed Manus Deery held an emotional

meeting with a family and expressed his regret. I never thought I would

hug a commanding officer from the Army, but it was a normal elderly

man who was truly remorseful. And I was grateful that he was remorseful.

He left my sister's hair wet with tears. For Helen, it has been a long

battle for justice and it has taken its toll. It has been a long, hard

struggle for her. But she has persisted and she has got justice.

The family say their long campaign was worth the effort to establish

the innocence of a much loved son and brother.

Politicians are being accused of failing to put aside

old animosities and work for the benefit of children.

That hard-hitting message comes from the principal of a primary

school in Newry in a letter to parents of his pupils.

At the end of February, 15 principals jointly urged parents

to contact the authorities over what they described as the

Today, the principal in Newry told our Education Correspondent

Robbie Meredith just how much money may be cut from his budget.

These primary one pupils in Newry were learning how to do their sums

this morning. But for their principle, the money he gets to run

the school does not add up. In an unusual move, he has written to the

parents of his pupils to tell them exactly how much savings he has to

make and how they will affect them and their children. In a strongly

worded letter, he says that politicians have failed to put aside

old animosities and work for the benefit of the children. And that he

has to make ?46,000 in costs this year, having already saved ?30,000

last year. We will have to cut educational needs provision. I am

looking at cutting 60 classroom assistant hours per week, that is

effectively? Cosham assistance. They are key to the running of our

school. I am and a hard place. I am going to be in deficit by about

100,000 by the end of three years, that is 10% of my budget. He has

also warned parents that they will have to pay more for extracurricular

activities, including music, as the school cannot foot the bill. I do

not think there will be happy about it but there is nothing we can do.

We want our children to be educated and to maintain the education they

have been getting, and with all the music and Spanish language classes

they are getting, there is nothing we can do except become involved. I

was at a recital last week and it made me cry, they are so good, and

to think that may be cut, just gone, it is just not acceptable. The

message about the money comes from this school will strike a chord with

many other teachers and parents. But it is also the test for those at

Stormont, but with the continuing stalemate, there is no sign yet it

it is one of the politicians are ready to pass.

And if you have a view on what you have just heard, or on what is

happening in your error, you can join the conversation on our

Facebook page. -- in your area. A good night for Belfast actors

at the Olivier Awards in London. A man in his 20s has died in a road

crash in County Antrim this morning. The lorry driver was unhurt. The

road remains closed. Stormont's two biggest parties

blamed each other today for a lack of progress towards

a deal to restore With Friday appearing to be

a deadline, there's little optimism From Stormont, here's our political

correspondent, Gareth Gordon. At Stormont Castle, the Fountain

still flows, but maybe not much else. Hope in this latest talks

process is ebbing away. Just listen to the two largest parties, about

whom no deal is possible. -- without whom. The reason why we do not have

a government up and running is not the fault of the DUP and indeed

there are a number of other parties who are willing to get the

government up and running straightaway and deal with some of

these other issues. It is Sinn Fein who are insisting on new agreements,

new demands being implemented, which frankly are not about health or

education or public services, what about narrow partisan issues. Sinn

Fein want these institutions to work, but the DUP need to take this

on board and the British Government need to take it on board. Clearly

they have not listened to the public. Posted Friday, I believe it

will be to the electorate to have their say. The other parties doubt

if the main players are given serious. I get a sense that some

people are going through the motions and it is very, very frustrating. We

have committed ourselves to really working to get all the issues

resolved, we have put in papers, been doing this for weeks, and we

have answers to all the questions. We do not think any of this is

insurmountable. I am not convinced that everybody else is in the same

place. Stormont's newest party leader already seems weighed down by

it all. I am a born optimist. And at this minute in time, even I am

fighting to keep up the positive vibe with these talks. We are seeing

little sign of progress. But right now, this would appear to be the

only sign of building work going on at Stormont. Time is quickly running

out and with every day that passes, a deal looks more and more unlikely.

Today is the 19th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. If it is to

happen again this Good Friday, something needs to change, and fast.

Employment levels and export orders are continuing to rise here

and according to an Ulster Bank survey, Northern Ireland has

experienced a positive first quarter of 2017.

But there is a warning of more pressure because of inflation.

Let's speak to our economics and business editor, John Campbell.

First, what is the survey? Every month, Ulster Bank asked a panel of

company the web companies how things are going. -- companies. The new

figures, a positive, as they have been for the first quarter, and the

survey gives us a pretty decent snapshot of what is happening in the

private sector. What are the main positives? The biggest is that

companies still appear to be creating jobs. We have had

unemployment falling for quite some time and the fact that the economy

is still able to generate jobs is a good thing because the thing which

gives people most economic welfare is the ability to have and hold the

job. Another thing which is good in the survey suggests the export is

part of the economy is also doing well and what is helping exports is

the weakness of the pound since the Brexit vote because it makes our

products more competitive on world markets. But there is a warning that

the weaker pound is also pushing up inflation. Yes, the flip side of the

weaker currency is that it makes imports more expensive but there are

lots of things we need to imports like food and fuel, and a big

feature of this survey over recent months has been quite steep rises in

inflation for companies' import costs. Another thing we are seeing

filtering through is that companies are passing on those increased costs

to customers in higher prices. So that is the first quarter of 2017,

what does the outlook look like? The big factor is that inflation is

pushing through into household budgets so it is likely to cause the

economy to slow over the coming months. Not just for Northern

Ireland but for the UK as well, the biggest factor pushing the economy

upwards over the last few months has been consumer spending. If consumers

do not spend as much, it could cause the economy to slow down quite

sharply. While we're on forecasts, news on the Republic of Ireland?

Dough-mac yes, there are recovery continues apace. Today it was a

revised forecast which says it will be around 4.5%. Under international

standards, that is very strong growth indeed.

You're watching BBC Newsline and still to come on the programme:

The gap at the top of the Danskebank Premiership narrows

after Linfield's victory over Crusaders.

A 35-year-old woman has been remanded in custody, charged with

a hammer attack on a woman in North Belfast at the weekend.

Samantha Goldring, of Enfield Drive, is accused of causing

The alleged assault was close to her home on Saturday night.

A woman in her 20s needed hospital treatment for wounds to her face.

Two 18-year-old men have appeared in court, charged

A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the neck at a hostel

The accused, Thomas Kane from Spamount Street in Belfast,

and Conneth Johnston from Malone Road will appear

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the circumstances

surrounding the death of a man at a meat wholesaler's

A man in his 60s died last night at the WM Grant

The families of soldiers killed in the IRA bombing of Hyde Park

in 1982 are planning legal action against a former

The car bomb was packed with nails and killed four soldiers

of the Royal Household Cavalry, and seven horses.

In 2014 the prosecution against a convicted IRA bomber,

John Downey, collapsed at the Old Bailey when

it was revealed he had received a letter in 2007,

as part of the controversial "on the runs" scheme.

Now a relative of one of the victims has filed

Her case is being supported by the South Antrim MP, who lost

I served in the Household Cavalry, one of my greatest friends, in 1982,

the bomb in Hyde Park killed four soldiers, seven horses and seven

Greenjackets and it is time that justice, the families who want

justice is given the chance. I am putting out a statement supporting

justice for the Hyde Park bombing and I am asking people to donate to

actually give funds and help bring whoever perpetrated it to justice.

A young Belfast actor has picked up a prestigious theatre award -

an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Anthony Boyle played the part of Scorpius Malfoy in

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London's Palace Theatre.

The show, a sequel to the Harry Potter novels, has been

Our reporter, Rick Faraghar, has taken a closer look at the young

actor's meteoric rise in that most precarious of professions.

A warning that parts of his report contains flash-photography.

The winner is Anthony Boyle for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

Anthony Boyle's role as fan favourite Scorpius Malfoy

has skyrocketed him to the very top of British theatre.

It was amazing to be nominated. This is, like... My God! I can't believe

it, speechless. Anthony's talent was

clear from an early age. His success hasn't come as a shock

to those who know him. He was a lovely boy, he was a

character, he had a spark, he had a real interest in performing, and

sometimes when you see a student of form, you know they have talent,

extra talent, and when -- and we knew from the beginning that Anthony

had that. Drama is one of the most popular subjects at this school and

last night Anthony Boyle begin the first former pupil to receive an

Olivier Award. But the people in this room said he won't be the last.

If Anthony Ken Duke, why can't I do it? Is a boy from West Belfast,

somebody who came from my school, it is my dream now. If Anthony can do

it, I am going to do it. I don't want to think about it, I am going

to do it. All day everyone is talking about Anthony Boyle, it is

mad that he has won the award and he is from the school. I would love to

be for he is now but he was just another boy from our school, and he

is famous now! Kenneth Brannagh was given

a Lifetime Achievement award. He rose to fame by winning

Best Newcomer when he was turning 22 - the same age

as Northern Ireland's Now, sport, and Rory McIlroy

finished well, but that Masters It was a very late night? Yes, there

were a few bleary eyes! Yes - Rory McIlroy will have

to wait another year to try to complete golf's

Grand Slam. He finished tied for seventh -

six shots behind It was McIlroy's fourth consecutive

top ten finish at Augusta, which earned him well over a quarter

of a million pounds, but as Stephen Watson reports -

it's only that Masters title Rory McIlroy started the final day

six shots adrift of the leaders. He needed his lowest ever score at

Augusta to give himself a chance of catching them. But despite some

moments of McIlroy magic, ultimately, the world number two had

left himself with too much to do. McIlroy knew he had missed chances

early in the tournament. But he was still encouraged by his performance.

Not quite as adventurous as previous masters-mac -- Masters have been for

me. Quite a consistent and study Masters for me, it was not quite

good enough. I had an opportunity yesterday to shoot something in the

mid to high 60s, which would have got me closer to the lead today, and

I didn't quite do that. It is a case of what could have been. But I

prepared really well, I feel, I enjoyed my time here and just

played, and I feel that served me well and that is something I am

probably going to adopt in future. And what of his mentors? They think

he will win the Masters in future. He is probably the best in the

world. The way he hits the ball, he carries a long wedge through the

air, I think he has a real determination and desire, he wants

to complete the grand slam, which hopefully he will do. What do you

think you have learned this year? I am getting more comfortable here. It

is going in the right direction. Every time I come back here I feel I

have more a chance to win. Hopefully next year it is tenth time lucky! So

a high finish for Rory McIlroy on the Masters leaderboard. He leaves

you disappointed but says his confidence has not been dented, and

he has promised to return next year even better, to try and win this

elusive tournament. Stephen Watson, BBC Newsline, Gloucester.

Apologies for the sound issues with my microphone, I was up late and

might not have turned it on! The gap at the top of

the Danskebank Premiership is now down to just one point -

that's after Linfield defeated champions Crusaders

at Windsor Park on Saturday. Seven weeks ago, a third league

title in succession seemed almost a formality for Crusaders. Nine wins

in ten games for Linfield, however, including Saturday's victory over

Crusaders. It transfers the footballing landscapes. Just a point

between the sides with four games to go. In truth, this was a 1-0 tanking

from Linfield, who should have won by Mark. -- buy more. One goal was

enough. Whoever is put in front of us, we need to turn up and perform

and we need to win. Today was about winning another game. A lot of

people question everything here. I think today everybody did well. We

had all the possession in the game, they had the dominance. We have let

ourselves down and let our fans down. It is a poor performance from

us today. As well as an Irish Cup final to look forward to, Coleraine

are on a 16 game unbeaten run. On Saturday it was two goals from

Darren McCauley which means Coleraine are now five points clear

in third place. Ulster have slipped down

to fifth in the Pro12 table after their 24-24 draw at home

to Cardiff combined with results With games against the top

three sides remaining, starting with Munster away

on Saturday, the points dropped against the Blues could ultimately

cost Ulster a play-off place. But Director of Rugby

Les Kiss remains positive. We are still on the hunt. I thought

the ambitions of the guys to get back and win the game was there,

possibly a couple of calls could have gone our way but ultimately we

share the spoils. Sometimes, you just take the foot of the gas a bit,

we have to put the foot on the gas every time and make them feel the

heat. Once we have played at the intensity we would like to play at

and are good at playing at, we hurt teams, and we probably just let them

have a breather too much. They certainly tried to slow the ball

down with every set piece to catch their breath and ultimately, we

probably paid the price. Another frustrating evening for Ulster.

The Belfast Giants' season ended in disappointment

as they were defeated in the semifinal of the play-offs

They lost 2-0 to the Sheffield Steelers, who would go on

For the first time in their history, the Giants have gone three seasons

without any silverware, leaving player-coach Derrick Walser

I want to take a couple of weeks to think about what is best for my

family, also an how my body is. We have high standards here, I will

have to take some time to think about it because it is one of those

things, I am tired, I did whatever I could to get as much rest as I can.

I just feel old right now and it is a little bit disappointed.

Larne swimmer Conor Ferguson set new records in both the 50 metre

and 200 metre backstroke finals at the Irish Open swimming

championships in Dublin over the weekend.

The 17-year-old made history on Saturday in the 200 metres,

becoming the first Irish swimmer to go under two minutes

And his time in the 50 metres last night was fast enough to meet

the qualifying standard for the World Swimming Championships

Finally, Glenn Irwin has confirmed that he will race at this year's

international NorthWest 200 with the Be Wiser Ducati team,

who he rides for in the British Superbikes series.

An early night for you after that late night of golf!

The weather forecast is next and with many children off

for the Easter holidays already - and I'm sure the parents

Angie is here. Well, it could be a lot worse and it is in the middle of

April. But there are some dry weather and the protest, but it has

turned fresher, and we have had a few showers through the course of

today. But looking ahead, there is not a lot of rain in the forecast

for a good part of the time with good dry spells during the day.

Variable amounts of cloud but at least it means there should be some

bright intervals. But all the while we will have a rather cool breeze.

As I mentioned, the breeze did bring some showers today, particularly

across the northern counties and for a while some of them extended

towards Belfast. We had a couple of lovely rainbow shots. But away from

those rainbows and showers, we did have some blue sky and sunshine. A

lovely scene had Bangoura Marina. Some bright spells around this

evening but we're not completely done with the showers either. --

binder. The showers will not last night, the wind moves around from

the western deterrence drier with clearer spells and quite chilly, six

or seven Celsius in towns but some rural spots getting down to two or

three Celsius. Could be chilly enough to start the day tomorrow but

I find it become what a lot of dry weather. Variable cloud, so it will

be areas of cloud drifting in on the westerly breeze from time to time.

But there will be breaks in it, hard to say for the best of them will be.

Almost anywhere could see some bright spells or intervals of

sunshine. Perhaps the best will be the further East you are with highs

of around 13, but the breeze making it feel cooler. Tomorrow night, we

get a band of rain moving southwards, so as a result of the

cloud it will not be quite so chilly. That rain clears away quite

quickly on Wednesday morning to leave a day of bright spells and

showers. More wind blowing on Wednesday, which eases through the

rest of the week. Often cloudy with spots of rain but a lot of dry

weather as well. A reminder of our top

stories tonight... The family of this 15-year-old boy

have welcomed the coroner's finding that he was totally innocent and did

not pose a threat to anyone when he was shot dead by a soldier in

Londonderry in 1972. And a primary school principal in

Newry has warned of devastating cuts of -- in education because of the

political stalemate. We have updates at eight o'clock and

nine o'clock on BBC One with the late summary at 10:30. Until then,

goodbye.