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Thu, 12th November 2026

The start of the Whitewell Road in Belfast; it is not known on which section of the 1.5-mile long road the incident occurred

Man dies in hospital five months after being hit by car in north Belfast
A man has died of injuries sustained when a car hit him five months ago.
Adam Kula

Comedian Tim McGarry will compere Finding Our Funny tonight at The Barge, Belfast.

Comedian Tim McGarry on why laughter is indeed the best medicine

Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin appeared at the Executive Office scrutiny committee

Police officers targeted vulnerable women for sexual purposes, MLAs told

Sir Declan Morgan, Chief Commissioner-designate of the ICRIR

Sir Declan Morgan, Chief Commissioner-designate of the ICRIR

Carrie Mullane (also known as Noonan) is believed by police to have been murdered

Murder accused's mother 'saw him hit Carrie and could not save her'

A bagful of cash that was seized by officers during the raids

Class A drugs and luxury watches seized in Co Antrim raids as two men quizzed

The burglaries were in various locations across the county (NICOLAS GUYONNET/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Detectives investigating whether five Co Down burglaries are connected

Sir Bernard McCloskey, pictured delivering a lecture in 2013

One of Northern Ireland's top judges dies at 70 shortly after retiring

News Letter Latest

Morning View

Editorial: Opening up to the cameras has helped depoliticise the PSNI

Members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside the National Gallery in Dublin as more than 50 world leaders will visit Dublin for the European Political Community (EPC) summit on Thursday, followed by an informal meeting of the EU Council on Friday (Niall Carson/Press Association)

Ring of steel see parts of Dublin brought to standstill ahead of major EU events

Owners and managers of almost 180 reservoirs across Northern Ireland could face criminal prosecution, including prison sentences, under legislation being considered at Stormont today.

Reservoir owners could face jail if they breach new regulations

Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone and and Jason Dougherty - Chair of RBL Waterside Branch, laid a wreath for the unknown soldier in Londonderry.

Commissioner: Armistice honours heroes of past and prepares us for next war

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Ulster Farmers' Union deputy president Glenn Cuddy said the need for labour is a high as ever, but rising costs mean families can't afford to take on workers. Photo: UFU

Farming jobs fall sharply as NI employment in general grows

Laganside court complex. Photo: Google

Musical tutor accused of trafficking teenage boy for sexual exploitation

The Duke of Gloucester has visited Henry Brothers’ impressive new headquarters in Magherafelt, marking an exciting milestone for the family business

'It's a real honour': NI construction firm's new headquarter fit for royalty

Susie Megahey, commercial director at Barclay Communications in Belfast

Up to 15 new jobs as NI firm secures place on £1.5bn UK Government framework

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Cost Of Living

The UFU's dairy chair, Cyril Orr, says farming families are coming under increasing financial pressure from rising costs but money from milk price rises isn't being passed to them.

Money from rising milk prices not coming to farmers, says UFU

Caoimhe Archibald has today announced measures to tackle the high price of home heating oil but Diana Armstrong (right) says they do not go far enough

Economy minister refuses to impose price controls on home heating oil

Cutting the costs of welfare will require the government to spend more in other areas, like education, Andy Burnham has suggested.

Andy Burnham: ‘Welfare cuts will result in spending in other areas’

Goods being sorted at a food bank. An emergency food parcel will be provided every 10 seconds across the UK this winter, the Trussell charity has predicted. The food bank organisation said rising costs of essentials such as food, electricity and rent are pushing more families "to the brink". Issue date: Wednesday December 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Almost 200,000 in NI at risk of needing to use food banks

Opinion

Morning View

Editorial: Horrific attack a reminder of dangers faced by our emergency services

News Letter editorial for Tuesday, November 10, 2026:

Editorial

Undoubtedly, this has been a difficult few years for unionism, writes Paul Givan

Paul Givan: ‘Time all shades of unionism acted with their head’

Margaret Thatcher had a rocky start but won three elections and spent more than eleven years in Downing Street

Simon Hamilton: Uber-fication of politics has made us all impatient

Editorial: People get on board with UK’s Be Ready plan

Editorial

Morning View

Editorial: There is more to Remembrance Sunday than past

Morning View

Editorial: PSNI faces huge challenges in changing world

Looking into the mirror was like watching an old family cine-camera movie. Posed by model. Picture: PA

Jackie McGregor: The story of a mirror that trapped decades of family life

Sport

Rhyss Campbell celebrates scoring in Cliftonville's recent Premiership win over Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Cliftonville's 'strong character' hailed for bouncing back from injury nightmare
Cliftonville assistant manager Gerard Lyttle has praised Rhyss Campbell for bouncing back from his injury nightmare as “a bigger, better, stronger person and pl...

Conor Mitchell (right) with Phoenix Blayney during a coaching session this summer. (Photo by Chris Guiller via CMGK)

Arsenal-bound teenager tipped for bright future by ex-Irish League star

Belfast's Windsor Park is one of 19 stadiums proposed to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

NI hosting World Cup moves one step closer as Windsor Park plans revealed

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach. (Photo by Martin Rickett/Press Association)

How Michael Carrick's Man Utd record stands up since Sir Alex Ferguson exit

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach, with Mauricio Pochettino understood to have been lined up to replace him. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

‘Legend’ Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey during a team run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Stuart McCloskey hails Ireland player's work ethic 'that makes me look good'

Crusaders FC won the Setanta Cup in 2012 under Stephen Baxter - but the all-Ireland competition later folded. Pic: Crusaders FC

Sort out the local game first - manager responds to Taoiseach all-Ireland call

Irish League Football

Jordan Stewart has signed a contract extension with Glentoran. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

'I like that in a player' - Duncan Ferguson celebrates Glentoran signing boost

Dunmurry YM celebrate reaching the Steel & Sons Cup final. (Photo by Dunmurry YM)

Amateur League boss reflects on long journey to Christmas Day final

Conor Mitchell has launched his own coaching business, CMGK, working with some of the country's top young goalkeepers. (Photo by CMGK)

Former Irish League star's business has 'grown beyond my wildest dreams'

Linfield manager David Healy celebrates his side's victory over Coleraine. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Former Linfield star hails 'remarkable' job of 'fully dedicated' David Healy

Matty Lusty scored during Larne's recent Premiership defeat to Cliftonville. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'You're not going to replace him': Ex-Larne ace calls for collective goal effort

Food & Drink

Pictured are Gráinne Moody, director of Food and Drink, Invest NI, John McDaid, managing director, U-Bake and Aeidin McCarter, head of regional business for the north west region, Invest NI

NI fourth-gen family bakery business turns up the heat with £1.6m investment

Musgrave NI has invested £1 million in its Centra store in Banbridge, delivering a fully upgraded petrol forecourt and a range of improvements designed to make shopping easier and more convenient for customers. Pictured is Musgrave NI’s head of company owned stores Oliver Martin joins Centra Banbridge general assistant Kate Stronach and store manager Chloe Stevenson

£1m investment transforms Northern Ireland Centra store and forecourt

Crime

Maxine Murphy-Higgins from teachers' union NASUWT condemned the second mass hoax threat to Northern Ireland schools in less than four weeks. Photo: NASUWT

'Utterly reprehensible' bomb hoax culprits inflict fear on kids - teachers' body

The PSNI said nothing untoward has been found, despite a threat emailed to more than 300 schools. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker

Bomb threat to hundreds of schools a hoax, say police

Police have said they are conducting “urgent inquiries” after a threatening email was sent to hundreds of schools across Northern Ireland.

Live Police declare bomb threat to hundreds of schools in Northern Ireland a hoax

The PSNI has said it is conducting urgent inquiries after another threatening email was sent to schools.

'Urgent inquiries' after threatening email sent to hundreds of schools in NI

Carrie Mullane, 39, is known to have travelled to Enniskillen in October

Second person to appear in court over woman’s disappearance

General view of Greenvale Drive in the town

Masked male on electric bike 'pointed gun at woman' in Co Antrim neighbourhood

Your World

David Hourican, Interim Chief Executive, British Business Bank

More firms in Northern Ireland become eligible for British Business Bank’s Growt...

Image for the poem Through Banner's call

Why it is still important to remember on Armistice Day

Will Wright - DX; Gary Rees - FwS; Ian Truesdale - DX

DX acquires Fulfil with Synergy

Retro

The Heritage Room at the Harbour Office, Belfast Harbour

Harbour looks to the future while marking its past after significant investment
Refurbished displays, interactive exhibits and personal accounts bring the port’s rich maritime and industrial history to life at the Corporation Square Harbour Office
Claire Cartmill

A solemn salute at Sunday's Remembrance service in the grounds of Belfast City Hall. Photo: Pacemaker Belfast

'One of the biggest crowds in years' as Belfast solemnly pays tribute to fallen

The News Letter reports the death of Czar Nicholas of Russia at the start of March 1855. Picture: News Letter archives

‘The Disastrous Campaign in Crimea’ and sudden death of the Czar (January 1855)

A UDR passing out parade at Palace Barracks in Co Down in September 1984. Photo: Pacemaker Press 826/84/C

Red tape ties up UDR memorial bench

The title image of Ulster-Scots series of shorts horror films 'Haleve'. Photo: Beyond Visible Films/BBC

Ulster-Scots haunts Halloween with new horror series streaming on BBC

Homes & Gardens

11 Strandview Drive, Portstewart, BT55 7LN, is on the market for offers over £595,000 with Armstrong Gordon.

Property of the week: bungalow in one of north coast's most sought after areas
With views of Portstewart Strand, the Donegal headlands and the Atlantic Ocean, it’s not hard to see why 11 Strandview Drive is our Property of the Week.
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Dobbies Garden Centre in Lisburn has unveiled a new-look restaurant and coffee shop in time for Christmas, following a refurbishment designed to bring the garden indoors

Dobbies gives NI restaurant and coffee shop a new look following Antrim closure

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Sam Sayers of S & DS Construction and Cathal Brannigan of Alskea, regional winners at the 2026 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, which recognise excellence in house building

NI’s best site managers win ‘Oscars’ for high quality house building

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Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

Stacey Solomon has posted on her Instagram Stories about a Primark outfit she wore on BBC's The One Show.

Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

The biggest savings of the year have been applied to Jackery's portable power stations

Jackery Black Friday sale cuts portable power prices by up to 58%

Boots Black Friday deals include big savings on luxury beauty gifts, designer fragrances and electrical grooming products from Lancôme, Vera Wang and Braun.

Boots Black Friday beauty deals with up to £440 off

Lifestyle

David Hourican, interim chief executive of the British Business Bank

More Northern Ireland businesses eligible for expanded £6.5bn finance scheme

Belfast-headquartered IT provider Kainos Group plc has reported strong interim results, with increased profits and a significant rise in revenue. The listed business operates across three divisions: Digital Services, Workday Services and Workday Products

'This was an excellent six months': Revenue surges 37% at NI IT firm to £268.8m

Maxol Group CEO Brian Donaldson

Family forecourt retailer announces £14m NI investment plan with up to 100 jobs

Ards and North Down Council more than doubled its fines to act as a deterrent to dog fouling, but officials now want them brought back down again.

Wuff justice: Costly court battles as dog fouling fines 'too high to pay'

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David Beckham's favourite Ninja gadgets with up to £200 off

Rochelle Humes reveals her top Abbott Lyon jewellery gifts for Christmas after landing new role

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

People

The aftermath of the devastating fire at Buckshot Hughes Garage in Loughgall, Co Armagh. Credit Facebook

Community rallies behind Co Armagh mechanics after garage destroyed in fire
GoFundMe appeal for father-and-son team Paul and Mark Hughes has raised almost £15,000 in two days following the loss of their business, equipment and a treasured car.
Claire Cartmill

Pictured here getting ready for the event are Movie House Jet Centre team members Ellie Stockman, Wanda Donnan and Nathaniel Robinson.

Swap tins for Moviehouse tickets to support local food banks

Water at Lisburn graveyard

Family distraught as council and NIW in dispute over leak at grave

Business

The former Allied Irish Bank at 4-8 Market Street, Lurgan, will be turned into a community hub with a rooftop 'Garden of Reflection' at the back. Image: ABC planning portal

Lurgan rooftop ‘Garden of Reflection’ approved

The application seeks approval for limited amendments to seven dwellings within the previously approved Laurelhill Phase 3 development, specifically relating to minor siting adjustments and the revised retaining wall and associated rear curtilage treatment.

Alterations to plans for 80-unit housing development in Coleraine

Best croissant in NI named at Lisburn event

Tom Mallon, managing director of Resonate Testing Limited, is shown inspecting a high-temperature fire test on an aircraft component or engine part at the company's facility in Newry

NI testing firm strikes strategic agreement with Canadian space tech company

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James Acaster said he was ‘knackered’ by the end of his experience on the show (Euan Cherry/Studio Lambert/BBC/PA)

James Acaster breaks silence on Celebrity Traitors exit

EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou (Chris Radburn/PA)

Explainer easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou: Fortune and family stake

A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

Claire Helen, 53, says her mum Joyce, 83, stocking up for the millennium and "buying into conspiracy theories".

Mum reveals £50 ‘doomsday box’ essentials for a UK blackout

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