Fri, 18th April 2025

Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble announcing the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998. Photo: Pacemaker

Nesbitt to Benn: Praise Trimble not Paisley on Good Friday Agreement

The Secretary of State should save his kind words for Ian Paisley and praise David Trimble instead, Mike Nesbitt has said.

Five Things To Read

The DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley has called for single-sex spaces in "vulnerable environments" such as toilets. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

'Urgent clarity' is needed on single-sex spaces in Northern Ireland - Buckley

Jubilant Orangemen in the annual Twelfth of July celebration in Ballymena in 2023. Pic: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Orange Order opens hand of friendship with ‘Invitation Day’

Former Beautiful South singer Briana Corrigan is currently on a solo tour of the UK and Northern Ireland

Former Beautiful South singer Briana Corrigan is back with her own solo shows

Conor Bradley has been named Northern Ireland's Player of the Year. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Liverpool star Conor Bradley named Northern Ireland Player of the Year

Footage from Stormont in Belfast on the last of the sunshine, after a two-week spell of almost non stop sun

Northern Ireland has just had a stunning two-week spell of sunshine - and this is how rare it is

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Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Cost Of Living

Selling your car? Make sure you know its value

Compare top car valuation sites before selling or trading in

Oil has been relatively cheap all winter, but is now even cheaper with some outlets offering 900 litres for a mere £415. The same would have cost around £1,000 in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine

Cost of Living: ​Home heating Oil prices in NI plunge to four-year low

Gerard Greene, chief executive of Community Pharmacy NI, has warned about the effects on services.

Dentists, pharmacies and GPs warn of 'collapse' from National Insurance hike

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump tariff announcements ‘deeply regrettable’, NI Economy Minister says

Opinion

Hollywood is feeling the after effects of the victory of the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, which were sold as a noble fight against studio greed – but it wasn’t a Hollywood underdog story

Phelim McAleer: Costly union rules are helping to kill off LA’s film industry

​Last week, an old friend invited me to lunch. It was a voice from the past. He worked on a documentary I produced 15 years ago when I first moved to Los Angeles.

Phelim McAleer
Jesus took on all our billions of sins on the cross, like a giant magnet. God forgive us when our sins were removed on the cross

Letter: Forgiveness opened up the way to eternal life

Morning View

Editorial: Omagh bomb victims deserve more than half-measures

Editorial: Common sense for GB on gender, not yet for Northern Ireland

By The Newsroom

Why did 3,500 people have to die and 30,000 injured for Irish republicans to pursue a terrorist campaign that was destined to fail?

Letter: Stepping outside the comfort zone

The main US and European stock markets suffered historic falls followed by record rises after Trump suspended many tariffs for 90 days

Letter: Trade war is more than just an economic crisis

Belfast's Grand Central Station is to get new Irish language signs - at an estimated cost of £145,000 - just months after it opened

Letter: Irish language signs row is not the real problem

Irish League Football

Bangor manager Lee Feeney. (Photo by Inpho/Stephen Hamilton)

Lee Feeney confident Bangor 'ready to rise to the pressure'

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell played a key role in Kieran Offord's development before his move to Linfield. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Caddell believes Scottish success stories should inspire 'rough diamonds'

Loughgall boss Darren Murphy. (Photo by National World)

Darren Murphy admits 'there has been a bit of interest' in Loughgall stars

Jim Magilton celebrates after Joe Gormley's winner sealed BetMcLean Cup glory. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'He's their hero': Jim Magilton hails role played by Cliftonville legend

Larne manager Gary Haveron is expecting a 'difficult challenge' as Linfield visit Inver Park on Friday night

Larne's European dreams set to be tested as champions Linfield visit Inver Park

Food & Drink

Raymond Gleug's Easter wine recommendations

Raymond Gleug's Easter wine tips

Eighteen popular Northern Ireland pubs are vying to be named the best bars in the county in the UK National Pub & Bar Awards 2025

UK National Pub & Bar Awards name NI's top 18 spots...is your local there?

Crime

The Police Service of Northern Ireland want to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors of the North Coast this Easter weekend, 2025

Appeal to ensure safety of all residents and visitors to North Coast over Easter

The man is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on May 14

Man charged with distributing indecent photographs of children

Undated handout photo issued by the RSPB of a curlew

PSNI urge public not to disturb breeding or nesting birds

A woman was arrested over the finding of two pipe bombs in Co Down earlier this month

Woman released after questioning over pipe bombs in Co Down

Ballymena courthouse

Man jailed over sex messages to decoy '13-year-old girl'

A Speed indicator Device (SID) in use in the Ards and North Down area. Photo: Police Ards and North Down/Facebook

Stormont bans community police bodies from buying roadside speed detectors

Your World

William McColgan pictured at McColgan's Quality Foods

Food company director secures slice of EY Entrepreneur of the Year experience

The one-hour guided activity will provide young participants with an engaging introduction to food, farming, and agriculture in NI.

Tesco NI sponsors Schools Trail for kids at 2025 Balmoral Show

The average home in Belfast is now worth £168,979

Belfast homes increased £17,405 in value over the last year

Retro

Stephen 'BA' Paul of the Shankill carrying the cross as part of an annual Easter Walk in the Shankill-Falls area

Latest instalment of Easter interface 'cross walk' declared 'fabulous'

The organiser of an annual interface event in Belfast has declared the 2025 instalment “fabulous”.

Adam Kula

Dawn services are to take place across Northern Ireland (and beyond) on Easter Sunday. Here the sun is pictured rising over Bushy Park, south west London (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Easter Sunday dawn services the Church of Ireland is hosting near you

One of Belfast’s most iconic landmarks is making a welcome return to the city’s skyline two and a half years after being destroyed by fire. Cathedral Buildings on Donegall Street has undergone extensive restoration, valued at £3m, since a fire gutted it in October 2022 and today, its original front elevation has been revealed with the removal of scaffolding

Iconic NI landmark unveiled after £3m restoration following devastating fire

Lisburn based Andrew Ingredients, a leading supplier of baking ingredients in UK & Ireland, is celebrating its 80th year in business. Tim Andrew with a photo of his father and company founder W,H. (Bill) Andrew

Owner of NI wholesaler reflects on family legacy and building an 80-year empire

The late Bob Ross, whose TV show, The Joy of Painting, has found a new generation of viewers

Retro: Bob Ross and The Joy of Painting

Homes & Gardens

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

After one couple’s joint homebuying dream ‘fell apart’, an expert has offered advice on mortgage ‘prenups’ and what happens if you break up

Robert Cumber

Excitement filled the air yesterday morning as Dobbie Antrim welcomed hundreds of eager customers who queued from as early as 8.30am

Video: Crowds queue as Dobbies officially reopens its NI flagship store

Cordless lawnmowers make cutting the grass such a quick and easy job

This cordless electric lawnmower is incredibly cheap at the moment

51 Ballymacrea Road, Portrush, BT56 8NS, for sale for £1,600,00 - estate agents Templeton Robinson.

IN PICTURES: Take a look around Portrush house for sale for £1.6m

Dreams and Sofatime, Northern Ireland’s leading bed and sofa retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store in Londonderry

Dreams and Sofatime set to open new store at NI shopping centre

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TGI Fridays two-course dining & cocktails deal from £34.99

Dyson's dehumidifier and heating range is cutting-edge

Save up to £150 on Dyson air purifiers in spring sale

Antler spring sale: 20% off top cabin and large suitcases

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

Lifestyle

The new Swan Brand Twin Stack Air Fryer launched this April (2025)

Air Fryer: Swan Brand launches the Twin Stack

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

Ophthalmic director at Specsavers Strabane carries out an eye test in the new testing room, as part of the store's £70,000 refurbishment

Directors at NI Specsavers completes £70,000 community refurbishment

Help protect starlings and other wildlife

Protect Northern Ireland's wildlife

People

Rory McIlroy touches down at Belfast City Airport after his recent Masters title win at Augusta.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy back home in Northern Ireland

Golf hero Rory McIlroy has touched down Northern Ireland.

Staff Reporter

George Brennan, 38 years old, is missing from County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland.

Appeal to van driver in search for missing man

GoFundMe started by Mosside Presbyterian to help family as Shelley remains in hospital

Fundraiser to help Mosside family whose mother remains in ICU raises thousands

Business

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Modified Fire TV Stick users warned this is how police detect them

All ready for Balmoral Show

Translink is asking public to take bus or train to easily see Balmoral Show

The Charlemont Arms Hotel, located on Upper English Street, has been welcoming guests since 1936 and remains proudly owned and operated by the same family through three generations

90th landmark: Historic 1936 family-owned NI hotel celebrates three-stars

Community groups across Northern Ireland are being urged to apply for a share of Fibrus Broadband’s £60,000 funding pot, in collaboration with Community Foundation NI

Applications for Fibrus Community Fund 2025 are now open

UK Trending

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Drug dealer lobs bin bag of heroin over fence during police raid

Drug dealer throws £10k cocaine over a fence as cops raid home

Beyond Paradise season three.

All of the guest stars on Beyond Paradise this season

The Road to WrestleMania ends this weekend, as WrestleMania 41 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Your guide to this weekend's WrestleMania 41 events and how to watch

John Cena is set to appear on the final WWE Smackdown before WrestleMania 41.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and matches announced for April 18 2025

World Snooker Championship is on the BBC

BBC confirms the World Snooker Championship TV schedule

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St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserie

Ad Feature Spread a little ooh la la with this Parisian twist on Easter treats

Gamma Horizon has over 20 years of expertise in the industry

Ad Feature Leading VoIP system in UK launches new communications platforms

35 per cent of Brits will power wash this Easter weekend

Ad Feature Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

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