Letter: Congratulations to the News Letter newspaper on reaching 286 years of age

A letter from Jim Shannon MP:

I read last weekend that the News Letter turned 286 years old on Sunday (click here – ‘The world’s oldest English language daily is 286,’ September 17)

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I am a regular reader and I wanted to write to offer my congratulations on reaching such a milestone and to wish you continue success for the future.

​​​​​Jim Shannon MP, Newtownards

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