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The main speaker at the dinner was retired Brigadier Mike Murdoch

QUB military Services Club holds 100th anniversary dinner

St Mark's Parish Church in Portadown knitted 10,000 poppies into a 90ft display hanging from their church tower.

Portadown church knits 10,000 poppies into 90ft hanging

UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Burrows rejects PSNI claim that PIRA 'isn't seeking to bring harm to society'

This is an edited interview with Maurice Hayes, published as part of a collection of essays this week to mark 25 years of the PSNI.

Maurice Hayes on PSNI: 'Nationalists expected a massacre of the RUC'

MP Carla Lockhart, Jamie Bryson, and DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley outside Carleton Street Orange Hall in Portadown, back in September. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Jamie Bryson hints at Stormont election bid in fiercely contested constituency

Speaking later on behalf of the Marchant family, loyalist activist Jamie Bryson insisted their case remains focused on what is in the report.

PSNI entitled to review 'Glenanne Gang' High Court judge rules

The Irish Premier, Micheal Martin, said more knowledge is needed before any changes are made to Northern Ireland’s constitution, after briefing Fianna Fail parliamentary party colleagues this week on the establishment of a group to inform any debate on a united Ireland. Here he speaks with a graduate during the PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI Training College, Belfast. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026.

'More knowledge needed before changing Northern Ireland constitution'

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher greets Taoiseach Micheal Martin as he arrives for PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI Training College, Belfast. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026.

Taoiseach attends PSNI passing out event in historic first for an Irish premier

RTE presenter Sarah McInerney speaking outside the RTE headquarters in Dublin after staff at Ireland's national broadcaster were evacuated following a bomb threat at its television and radio headquarters. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026.

RTÉ staff return to offices as garda probe bomb threat

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’

Some Irish political parties have an “aggressive, adversarial, triumphalist” approach to dialogue around Irish unity, the country’s premier Micheal Martin said. Photo:PA

United Ireland Dail debates are ‘aggressive and triumphalist’, Taoiseach says

Asked if she would raise objections with her London counterparts, Minister Helen McEntee said there was continued engagement with the UK Government.

Legacy legislation must not amend balance agreed with Dublin, says McEntee

(left to right) Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and Taoiseach Micheal Martin speak to media following the PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI Training College, Belfast. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026. David Young/Press Association

Martin: Sinn Fein could do more to urge Catholics to join PSNI

Northern Ireland is in danger of becoming used to the “abnormality” of its political system, Sir Chris Bryant warned as he signalled a desire to reform Stormont’s governance structures.

Northern Ireland risks becoming used to abnormal politics, says Bryant

Appeal to help detectives crack suspected murder by tracing campervan and boat

Peadar Toibin used to be a member of Sinn Fein but fell out with the party in 2018, largely over its abortion stance

TD says he's not being obstructive by demanding PSNI interview in Irish language
A politician has said he is not being obstructive by insisting that the PSNI have to interview him in Irish.
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Emma Little Pengelly said she was 'inseperable' with her friend Naomh Conlon, Nee Lavery.

Emma pays tribute to barrister friend after untimely death

Donal MacLynn is the innovator behind Mara, the new Sparkling Sea Moss Tea: Mara brings a healthy and delicious taste to the drinks sector

Newry innovator brews up a new idea with sea moss drink

Roselawn crematorium. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker

Thousands of new burial plots for Roselawn Cemetery as expansion continues

Co Tyrone artist Connor Flanagan with his new comic 'Thunderbirds: Hidden Dangers - Burnout' and the 1991 first issue of a Thunderbirds book that made him a fan as a child.

Thunderbirds make childhood dream real for artist Connor - no strings attached

The Remembrance Sunday service at Belfast City Hall on Sunday November 10, 2024.

Lord Mayor of Belfast to lead Remembrance Sunday at City Hall Cenotaph

A general view of Lady Wallace Brae

Four-man burglary gang forces entry into home at night while householders inside

The data centre is close to the River Bann, on the edge of Ulster University's Coleraine campus

Protest against AI data centre as MP accuses objectors of 'howling at the moon'

The team behind the new UK deals for Two Stacks in Newry are Shane McCarthy, Liam Brogan and Donal McLynn, now also the innovator behind the recently launched Mara Sea Moss beverage

NI whiskey maker takes ‘Dram in a Can’ nationwide across Tesco GB

Caoimhe Archibald's economy department has published reports on the impact of the Windsor Framework. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Stormont report highlights Protocol burdens and risks for businesses

Sarah Montgomery, who was killed in her flat in Donaghadee. Zak Hughes, 29, from Ardglen Place in Belfast, pleaded guilty earlier this year to the murder of Ms Montgomery, 27, in June 2025

Man jailed for 20 years for murder of heavily pregnant mother-of-two

Staff at RTE campus evacuated after bomb threat

Staff at RTE campus evacuated after bomb threat
Staff at Ireland’s national broadcaster have been evacuated following a bomb threat at its television and radio headquarters in Dublin.
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'Car shuffling' used to be a way of attempting to cheat time limits and overstay in roadside parking bays. According to council officials, it's made a comeback in Ards and North Down.

Plea to tackle parking space issue meant be extinct years ago

Moore Concrete in Ballymena. Image by Google

'Worse for wear' worker phoned in bomb hoax in bid to get day off

Traffic & Travel: Co Down road closed after 'serious' collision

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threat

Aer Lingus flight passenger describes ordeal as plane diverted by bomb hoax

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Editorial: Iran war is just one of many reasons UK families are struggling

Belfast-born comedian Frank Carson, who became a household name with his trademark catchphrase, “It’s the way I tell ’em”. Photo courtesy of Tony Carson

'It's the way I tell 'em': NI comedy legend to be honoured with blue plaque

Frank Carson with son Tony. Photo courtesy of Tony Carson

Cracker of an honour for funnyman Frank Carson on 100th birthday

Antrim Crown Court has jailed 20-year-old Calum Bell for rioting in Ballymena last summer.

Antrim Crown Court jails 20-year-old man over Ballymena rioting

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) unveils the party's armed forces spokesperson Angus MacIntyre during a press conference at Old Billingsgate in east London. Picture date: Thursday November 5, 2026.

Reform’s armed forces spokesman pledges end to action against veterans

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher spoke about the operation as he appeared before the Northern Ireland Policing Board on Thursday.

Officers working tirelessly to combat right-wing extremism threat, says Boutcher

(Left to right) Finance Minister John O’Dowd, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald speaking to the media as they arrive at Hillsborough Castle ahead of a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant to discuss the budget. Picture date: Thursday November 5, 2026. Liam McBurney/Press Association

Bryant ‘not amenable to reality’, says McDonald as budget deadlock drags on

SAS veteran George Simm, 72, told the News Letter that if any other comparable army had taken on the IRA (such as the Americans) then “there would have been thousands of bodies”.

SAS veteran says UK military was 'absolutely restrained' in fight against IRA

Chris Patten commanded respect in both London and Dublin and was about as close as one could get to a chairman acceptable to both nationalists and unionists.

Bob Peirce: PSNI reforms were ‘an example for divided societies elsewhere’

A group of riot police from the Royal Ulster Constabulary RUC come under fire from petrol bombs during riots in the Protestant enclave of Sandy Row in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, 10th July 1998.

Barbara Stephenson: PSNI was 'best roadmap for reform I have ever seen’

“This is by far the most difficult job I have ever done,” Chris Patten remarked on publication of his report into policing reform in September 1999.

Chris Patten: PSNI report was 'most difficult job I have ever done’

A security alert is ongoing in Randalstown due to what police are calling “suspected historic munitions”.

PSNI report security alert due to 'suspected historic munitions'

A computer-generated image of the proposed new civic hub in Newry.

Green legal challenge to council over proposed new civic hub

An alleged robber collided with a PSNI car during a 120mph pursuit on the A1 dual carriageway, a court has heard today.

'Alleged robber rammed PSNI car during 120mph pursuit'

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher speaks to reporters after a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast. Photo: David Young./PA

Boutcher challenges 'misinterpretation' of IRA remark in police log on Drumcree

PSNI seize items in fresh raid targeting alleged 'extreme right-wing' offending

No complaints were made about the incident, but Police Ombudsman Chief Executive Hugh Hume decided an independent investigation was necessary because officers' actions could potentially amount to misconduct.

Ombudsman clears police after Palestine protest arrests in Belfast

Russell Brand awaiting prison sentence after being found guilty of rape

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)

'Keep growing': NI family-owned car retailer lands exclusive AION franchise

Country music star Garth Brooks pictured at Croke Park in Dublin in 2021 when promoting his 2022 gigs there.

Garth Brooks returns to Belfast for two concerts next year

Alliance Party deputy leader Eoin Tennyson wants to ban attempts to change someone's sexuality or 'gender identity'. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Stormont conversion bill is overwhelmingly rejected in public consultation

New death duties have plunged farming families across Northern Ireland into money stress, industry bodies have said, leaving them worried they won't be able to afford to inherit the family land. Photo: James Hardisty

MPs call on Westminster to scrap family farm inheritance tax

Victoria Square will launch its Christmas celebrations this weekend with a festive lights switch-on and two days of seasonal entertainment in Belfast city centre

NI shopping centre kicks off Christmas celebrations with two-day festive event

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