JIM Wells says he has yet to hear from DUP headquarters about his bid to contest the upcoming assembly election. But the former health minister said he hopes to be confirmed as the party's South Down candidate on Monday when leader Arlene Foster visits the constituency. Mr Wells announced nearly a fortnight ago that he planned to run again for Stormont in a move that was greeted with surprise. There had been speculation that the 58-year-old would retire from politics due to personal circumstances and recent controversies. Mr Wells's wife Grace suffered two strokes last year[...]