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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Letter: With the EU, it is always the worst of times

Letters to editor

Letter: Computer Intelligence will raise many interesting social questions

Stevan Patterson man has carefully restored an original Ferguson TE20 – “the most successful British-built tractor of all time” – just in time to mark its 80th anniversary.

Stevan restores iconic ‘Little Grey Fergie’ for 80th anniversary

People pictured at Seamark in Co. Down enjoying the good weather on July 16 this year

Northern Ireland breaks its mean temperature record for the summer season

Northern Ireland conservation specialist Irish Stone has been appointed by Derry City and Strabane District Council to restore four historic war memorials across the district. Pictured is Jason Dougherty, chairman Royal British Legion, Anne Carlin, Council's regeneration project officer and Johnny Booth, Irish Stone

Co Down conservation specialist appointed to restore four NI war memorials

Sir Keir Starmer was an out of touch PM that did not even get the memo to know when his time was up

Letter: Starmer’s political journey has ended in failure

Crowds gather at lunch time at Belfast City Hall Gardens to enjoy the fine weather on Thursday 16 July 2026. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Heat ‘locked in’ for NI and rest of UK for next 7-10 days

Families enjoying the sunshine at Sea Park near Holywood yesterday 15 July 2026. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Dairy farmers are ‘feeling the heat’ warns UUP

Participants in the Orange Order parade in Royal Hillsborough, Co Down, taking part in Twelfth of July celebrations across Northern Ireland. Photo: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire

Twelfth 2026: Importance of Protestant reformed faith celebrated in Castlederg

The UK will enter its third heatwave in as many months this week - although temperatures are not expected to soar into record-breaking territory

Northern Ireland set for fine weather this week as temperatures set to rise

Even the statues of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in Antrim Castle Gardens needed cooling down during the fine weather today

Joint warmest June day ever for Northern Ireland - here are the hottest spots

Matthew Scratch pictured showing off some skateboarding tricks and enjoying the sunny weather at People's Park in Ballymena today (Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

First heatwave of the year officially confirmed for Northern Ireland

Mum Morgan Cooke with six-month-old Roman Overend pictured with mum Hannah Flanagan and six-months-old Sadie Long at Stormont enjoying the sunshine today

Temperatures in Northern Ireland breach 28C - and are set to do so again

People on Tynemouth Beach in the North East of England today (Sunday). Heatwave conditions are forecast for parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures rise, with some areas set to be hotter than Barbados. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Northern Ireland will be hot this week but England will still be far hotter

Lyndsey Rankin

Extensive search operation for Castlederg woman Lyndsey Rankin

An anti-protestant hate slogan was daubed on Strabane's war memorial

Letter: Attacks on unionist community must end
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People relax in the sun in Belfast's Arthur Square today. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Ulster bakes in the sun - though showers loom ahead of wet weekend

People in warm weather near St. Paul's Cathedral in London, as the UK recorded its all-time hottest May temperature. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Northern Ireland temperatures drop as UK and Republic both set new records

An artist's impression of the commemorative stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary which is to be installed in the grounds of Stormont

Letter: Five years on, still no NI centenary stone in place

Temperatures plummeted to minus 6.1C in the coldest May night in five years, the Met Office said, and although conditions are set to be warmer later in the week, thunderstorms are also on the cards.

Coldest May night in five years recorded with more unsettled weather on way

Olivia Taggart pictured enjoying the sunshine at Antrim Castle Gardens; the good weather is set to continue this weekend and beyond (Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Temperatures hit 21C with more expected tomorrow

Alison Logue, Richard Railton, business development manager, Charlie Hamilton, store owner, Stephen Gibson, channel sales manager and Fiona Brown, Henderson Wholesale regional sales manager, marking 30 years of SPAR Castlederg

From a humble start to the UK’s largest SPAR, NI family celebrate three decades

Royal Black Institution Last Saturday parade Castlederg, Co Tyrone Sir Knight Colin Britton with his son Manson (13) Donemana RBP 260 Picture by Brian Little

Full picture special on the Royal Black Last Saturday parade in Castlederg

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins

Commencement of £430,000 flood alleviation scheme in Castlederg

Castlederg's Cole McCullough claimed his maiden EMX 125 Championship podium in Sardena. (Photo by MXJULY)

'What a feeling' - Castlederg's Cole McCullough with milestone Italy podium

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an assault involving a motor vehicle in Castlederg on Friday (March 28)

Man left with 'potentially life changing' injuries after being struck by a van

The plaque

The Ferguson Master patent centenary plaque
A special plaque was unveiled on February 13 in Kirlish Orange Hall by local author and historian Stevan Patterson, from Castlederg who is campaigning for a dedicated Harry Ferguson Museum of Innovation. Stevan also launched a booklet telling the story of the Ferguson Master Patent.
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Full focus from Cole McCullough. (Photo by McCullough Racing)

Sweden stop ends in frustration for Cole McCullough

Castlederg’s Cole McCullough heading for a brilliant 6th place in race two in Latvia

Cole McCullough returns with eighth-placed finish in Latvia

Bonnie and Kareem 11 months old, Amy-Leigh and Jada-Rose 4 months old and
Ayah Salem pictured enjoying the weather at Waterworks on the Antrim road in Belfast

Hottest day of the year recorded and we're heading for another week of sunshine

Castlederg teenager Cole McCullough made a great start to his 2023 season finishing third overall in the 125cc class at the Hawkstone International.

Podium success for teenager Cole McCullough in season opener

Castlederg's Cole McCullough claimed his maiden 125 British overall championship win with a superb performance at round three of the Revo ACU British Motocross Championship fuelled by Gulf Race Fuels at Lyng.

Cole McCullough claims maiden win in British Championship

Stuart Edmonds finished in the points at round one of the Revo MXGB fuelled by Golf race fuels at Culham.

Cole McCullough makes impressive start to 125 motocross career

Cole McCullough was crowned British S/W 85cc MX Nationals champion at Cusses Gorse.

Young gun Cole McCullough praises dad after title triumph

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NI road closed after road traffic collision - motorists asked to take alternativ...

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Letter to the editor

Viscount Alexander first went to Castlederg as a boy, and had a life-long link t...

Bullocks sell to Â£1,695 at Omagh Mart

Omagh Mart: Bullocks sell to Â£1,160

Twelfth Parade in Castlederg Co Tyrone
Aaron Burke LOL 34 Fintonia District No 8 with his sons James and Thomas Burke LOL 250.
Picture by Brian Little

IN PICTURES: 21 photos from Castlederg Twelfth parade

Bullocks sell to Â£1,575 for 760k at Omagh Mart

Arlene Arkinson and Robert Howard

More work needed as tests confirm grave remains are not Arlene, says Coroner

Hannah Molloy, 18. Pacemaker.

Mourners at funeral for girl, 18, killed in crash urged to never forget their fr...

Your success is our success!

Matthew Young and John Young checking out the champions at the Donegal Texel Breeders show and sale at Raphoe Livestock Mart

Donegal Texel Breeders show and sale at Raphoe

Keen demand for all types of cattle at Omagh

Arlene Arkinson vanished after a night out in August 1994

Killer Robert Howard '˜was severe risk to Arlene Arkinson', inquest told

Derek Hussey

Derek Hussey to continue in politics after third drink-driving conviction

Arlene Arkinison and Robert Howard

Court told of attempted rape ordeal at hands of Robert Howard

Arlene Arkinson has never been found after she disappeared in 1994.

Arlene Arkinson '˜hysterical at mention of Robert Howard'

Arlene Arkinson and her suspected killer Robert Howard

Friend of child murderer in dramatic court outburst

Arlene Arkinson's sister Kathleen arrives at the courts in Belfast with her solicitor Des Doherty for the beginning of the inquest which has been delayed for nine years

Child killer Robert Howard was '˜extreme danger' to Arlene Arkinson

Arlene Arkinson has never been found after disappearing after a night out in 1994

Ex-RUC man could be summonsed to Arlene Arkinson inquest

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