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The Department of Education, run by the DUP's Paul Givan, will issue its response to the Supreme Court sex ruling in advance of Equality Commission guidance, the News Letter understands.

Supreme Court sex ruling: Givan to publish schools policy ahead of ECNI guidance

People in Portstewart on Sunday enjoying the sunny weather amid Northern Ireland's 'mini heat wave’. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

​Even more good weather ahead for Northern Ireland this week

Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley (right) is replaced by substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold (left) during Liverpool's Premier League draw with Arsenal. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Liverpool fans sing Conor Bradley's name but boo Trent Alexander-Arnold

Police incident

Man arrested over 'extremely dangerous' driving after police halt car on M1

Jon Boutcher at the Policing Board on May 8, 2025

Puzzlement over allegations of police sectarianism by former officer 'Sean'

Peter Hickman (8TEN Racing BMW) leads eventual winner Michael Dunlop (Hawk Racing BMW) in the opening Superbike race at the North West 200 on Saturday. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Furious Peter Hickman says he won't be back at North West 200

Personal trainer Kelly Malcolmson at the launch of her ‘Happy Hoodies’ campaign in Solitude Park with Lord Mayor, Cllr Sarah Duffy, Padraig Harte (PIPS), Diane Dodds MLA, Cllrs Paul Greenfield and Chris McCartan, family and friends.

"Let's encourage happy, positive and hopeful thoughts..."

Self Esteem, also known as Rebecca Lucy Taylor, is due to perform at the music festival

Self Esteem says she is ‘comfortable sharing’ Glastonbury line-up with Kneecap

Jackie laments how quickly time passes as she reflects on her son’s school years as he prepares to sit his A-Levels

Jackie McGregor: ​Sunset on the school years and the dawn of a million dreams

Traffic and Travel

"Officers from Armed Response Unit eventually brought the vehicle to a controlled stop

Man arrested after vehicle reported stolen in Dublin spotted in the border area

Traffic delays expected

Delays for road users in expected tomorrow (Saturday May 10) in Lisburn

At a hearing at Belfast High Court on Friday, Mr Justice Scoffield granted leave for a judicial review, which will take place in September

Belfast station signage decision to be challenged at judicial review

Road closed

Police at scene of a road traffic collision in the Saintfield Road area

Car queue

Overturned lorry creating traffic chaos in Belfast city centre

University Avenue Belfast

Woman suffers racially motivated verbal abuse and assault on bus in Belfast

Crime

Police officers praised after cannabis factory uncovered

Local police officers praised after their actions uncover cannabis factory

Police make arrest

Man is arrested after car break-ins in Armagh

Police injured

Two police officers injured responding to separate fights in Belfast

Laganside court complex. Image: Google

Four Romanian men accused over running knife battle in Belfast street

A PSNI poster warning about sextotion

Police urge caution following recent reports of ‘sextortion’ incidents

Max Hollingsbee from Lurgan, has been sentenced to five years and two months

‘Predator’ who groomed and abused at least 14 girls receives five-year sentence

Weather

Family playing at the beach.

Keep your shorts handy as temperatures to hit around 22C as fine spell continues

Cast a shade for £14.99 with this bargain canopy

Keep cool in your garden for just £15 with this half price sun shade

Business

John McGrillen (left), the chief executive of Tourism NI with Paul Vaughan (right), the director of golf at Ardglass Golf Club. Mr McGrillen has predicted that the return of the Open Championship to Portrush will have a positive impact for businesses across Northern Ireland.

The Open in Portrush set to give major boost to tourism across Northern Ireland

Belfast’s first Vietnamese restaurant, Madame PHO, has announced the closure of its Dundonald store, marking the end of an era for local fans. Credit Facebook

Belfast Vietnamese chain to close a NI restaurant, staff to join new venture

Popular café in Londonderry’s historic Cathedral Quarter, Hidden City Café, is set to close its doors today after almost eight years in business. Credit Facebook

NI café to hide for good as it bids heartfelt goodbye closure after eight years

Politics

Secretary of State Hilary Benn speaking to media during a recent press conference at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Unionists query Secretary of State’s claims on UK trade deals

Geraldine McGahey is chief commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

Supreme Court sex ruling: Northern Ireland 'not in state of limbo'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks on the phone to US President Donald Trump during a visit to the West Midlands. Photo: Alberto Pezzali/PA Wire

'Significant questions' for UK government on Trump trade deal - Allister

Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly has explained why she described a Stormont job title as "hugely politically embarrassing" for her.

Deputy FM: Text messages messages showed opposition to trade divergence

UK Trending

Sabrina's family: Pauline Nimmo (Sabrina's sister), Joseph Brett (Sabrina's brother), Noel Brett (Sabrina's father); courtesy of ITV Anglia

Our child was murdered 30 years ago. Her killer is still out there

A serial thief who is currently serving more than four years in prison has been convicted of further offences and told she will be deported.

Brazen pickpocket steals purse from diner's coat in Costa Coffee

Roger & Shalini Cana Omaze winners at their £4.5m London home

'I won £4.5m dream home. Now I see the Shard instead of washing lines'

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Retro video games could be worth thousands of pounds, even if they are used and in some cases lacking their boxes, according to new research by Currys

The 20 most valuable retro video games you might own, worth up to £4K

SELIN HIZLI as DR Sophia Hernandez. Photo: © WORLD PRODUCTIONS/ITV.

Who is new to Malpractice’s cast for series 2

Farming

Pictured in September 1980 is Mr Roy McDougall, on the right, commercial manager BP, handing over cheques to Mr Arthur McAlister, YFC secretary, and Mr Lawrence McMillan, chairman of the NI Ploughing Association. Also included is Mr Frank Espey, secretary of the NIPA. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

College training is key for young farmers says farming minister (1968)

Rear view showing the PTO

Rare Ferguson-Brown Type A shown at the 2025 Shanes Castle Steam Rally

People

Jonathon Bennett, founder of Belfast Cheesecake Co, shares how a mint Aero cheesecake and a passion for The Great British Bake Off inspired him to launch a successful dessert business which is now expanding with a second location

How I moved from insurance claims to the sweet life at Belfast Cheesecake Co

Love Your Local: Jonathon Bennett, founder of Belfast Cheesecake Co, shares how a mint Aero cheesecake and a passion for The Great British Bake Off inspired him to launch a successful dessert business which is now expanding with a second location

Claire Cartmill

A heartfelt tribute marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day has captured the admiration of thousands across the UK, thanks to the remarkable work of Mary Tompsett from Comber, County Down. Credit The Willow Tree Cafe Gallery

VE Day tribute by Northern Ireland crafter captures hearts across the UK

Davey Todd, Peter Hickman, Alastair Seeley, Jeremy McWilliams and Richard Cooper with the huge crowd of fans who attended the Briggs Equipment North West 200 'Meet the Stars' event in Coleraine town centre on Friday

100k due at North West 200 Northern Ireland’s biggest outdoor sporting event

​Rev Jim Rea MBE, Methodist Church

Thought for the week: The bravery of a soldier in a dilemma

RAF Sunderland sea planes taking off from the lough, causing showers of sea water

Roamer: WW2 through a six-year-old's eyes

Education

Pupils from Kilmoyle Primary School in Ballybogey, Co Antrim.  Pic: Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press/PA Wire

NI primary school links up with Ukrainian pupils close to front line

Professor Sir Ian Greer, the president and Vice Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast, and the Vice Chancellor of Ulster University, Professor Paul Bartholomew

​University call for a significant uplift in tuition fees

Staff dressed for VE day

VE Day 80: History comes to life for NI pupils as they celebrated 1940s-style

Pictured at the official opening ceremony are, from left to right, chief executive of the Education Authority (EA), Richard Pengelly; principal of Islandmagee Primary School, Arlene Cambridge; Education Minister Paul Givan; chair of the board of governors, William Kane; chair of the board of the EA, Mervyn Storey and pupils, Sara-Jayne and George. Photo@ submitted

Official opening of £5.4m school 'is a truly landmark day'

GCSE season is now underway, with exams running throughout the next two months

Key GCSE dates for Northern Ireland's summer exam season

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

Health

Residents from The Peninsula have been reflecting on their memories of the celebrations that followed the momentous announcement that World War 2 was over

Through their eyes: NI care home residents recall the moment peace returned

Construction has officially begun on a £12 million state-of-the-art endoscopy unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), led by Northern Ireland-based Henry Brothers Construction

NI construction firm starts work on £12 million endoscopy unit

The Walden Sports treadmill folds away to fit in small spaces when it's not being used

This electric treadmill is nearly half price - now less than £150

Mike Nesbitt speaking as a new patient record system designed to put Northern Ireland at the "forefront of health service delivery" has gone live across the region

New patient record system goes live across Northern Ireland

Opinion

Kemi Badenoch is hamstrung by past Conservative failures in government

Owen Polley: Northern Ireland looks short of saviours at Westminster

Morning View

Editorial: ​Still not talking honestly on health pressures

Winston Churchill’s moment of vindication in Whitehall, London on VE Day, May 8 1945. Not only was Britain alone in 1940, colleagues had wanted him to surrender to the Nazis

Ben Lowry: NI with GB had been alone in war - no wonder there was VE Day joy

Morning View

Editorial: Justice for a much-loved sycamore tree, felled by vandals

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Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts say switching now could save you £366 on energy bills

I stayed at the Hoseasons Darwin Forest for a long weekend family staycation - here’s what I really thought

My honest review of the Hoseasons Darwin Forest lodge and hot tub

Raging Bull: The perfect Father’s Day gift for the fashion-conscious dad

Raging Bull is the men's fashion collection perfect for Father’s Day

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Online fashionistas can now try before they buy!

Ad Feature New tool allows UK online shoppers to try on clothes before they buy

The typical AI error rate hovered around 38%.

Ad Feature Human transcribers more accurate than AI, study reveals

Derrick Cartlidge with photos of his brothers Tommy and Fred, both of whom were killed in action during the Second World War, plus their medals and commendations.

VE Day: Derrick, 91, remembers Belfast Blitz boyhood and fallen brothers

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

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