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Alex Thomas, master blender at Bushmills Irish Whiskey

US tourists lead record-breaking surge in Irish whiskey distillery visits

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Concerns raised after King's ‘Defender of the Faith’ title dropped

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

Eileen Murphy, CEO of Women’s Aid Armagh Down, has been awarded an OBE for services to Charity

King’s Honours for Women’s Aid Armagh Down CEO

Scriveiner's pens are Amazon's best sellers - and you only have to pick one up to realise why

I ditched cheap biros for a £50 Scriveiner pen – now I can’t go back

Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows has called for Rory McIlroy to be knighted following his historic back-to-back Masters victories

The time has come for Rory McIlroy to be knighted says UUP leader Jon Burrows

Political and religious commentator Dr John Coulter

Dr John Coulter: King Billy needed to save the Monarchy!

Katherine Jenkins

KATHERINE JENKINS ANNOUNCES WATERFRONT HALL, BELFAST SHOW ‘25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY T...

Rangers of The Royal Irish Regiment parade to receive their shamrock on St. Patrick's day at a previous ceremony.

Sinn Fein objects to plans for shamrock presentation to RIR

And with the Ulster Banner in the mountains of Armenia

Ulster Banner globetrotter says replacing flag would make NI 'a laughing stock'

Morning View

Editorial: King Charles offers encouragement to fellow cancer sufferers

Political commentator Dr John Coulter.

Dr John Coulter: Where now for the British Monarchy?

Lagan Valley Island Irish yew planted by then HRH Prince Andrew Duke of York. Credit: LDRS

Future of tree planted by the former Prince Andrew in the hands of NIO

The Causeway Shantymen

Causeway Shantymen Feature in New Exhibition by Belfast Artist Ciaran Gallagher

Professor Chris McConville from Ulster University’s School of Biomedical Sciences

Almac and Ulster Uni gets AMS grant to revolutionise drug manufacturing

From left, President Trump, King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer, seen at Windsor Castle on Wednesday September 17, our birthday, are among 114 people who have held their respective roles and on whom we have reported over the centuries. The News Letter was founded 288 years ago in Sept 1737. Pic: Phil Noble/PA Wire/PA

Trump, Starmer and king together was reminder that we've reported on them all
It was timely that three leaders were rarely seen together last week, because it coincided with yet another News Letter birthday – our 288th.
Ben Lowry

Morning View

Editorial: Trump is yet another US president who we have reported in 288 years

A 21-gun salute is fired at Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast to mark the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Saturday May 6, 2023.

Royal Gun Salute at Armagh Royal to mark the Accession of King

(Photo: DANIEL SORABJI/AFP via Getty Images)

Last £1 coins with late Queen enter circulation, and may be worth more

Members of the Royal Black Institution enjoy the sunshine in the field at Scarva on 14 July 2025.

EU and ‘open borders’ causing uncertainty – Royal Black

The Orange Order's three resolutions for the Twelfth 2025 will be read out today

Twelfth 2025: Orange Order resolutions state that 'Christianity is under attack'

Brethren pictured at a gathering of the Independent Orange Order in Portglenone, 2018 (Charles McQuillan-Pacemaker)

Loyal order laments 'lack of unionist unity' in its Twelfth resolutions

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins describes himself as a ‘passionate political voice and champion of creativity within Irish society'

Ruth Dudley Edwards: What a spectacle a clash of Higgins and Trump would’ve been

Geri Martin, founder of The Chocolate Manor in Castlerock, took to social media this week to quash speculation that the shop was shutting its doors or being sold

NI chocolate firm hits back at closure rumours..'not closing, not being sold'

Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford has been awarded a CBE in King Charles III’s birthday honours list

Wrightbus saviour and clean energy pioneer awarded CBE in King’s honours

One of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable figures in the hospitality sector, James McGinn, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List for services to tourism and hospitality

'It’s an honour': James McGinn reflects on his MBE honour from the King

James Anthony McGinn, managing director of Hastings Hotels, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to tourism and hospitality in Northern Ireland

Three NI business leaders recognised in King Charles' 2025 Birthday Honours
A trailblazing banker, a hospitality leader and a cement industry veteran from Northern Ireland have been honoured by King Charles III for their outstanding contributions
Claire Cartmill

Hillsborough Fort Guards Colin Ward, left, and Trevor Hill at the Balmoral Show.

Balmoral Show: Hillsborough Fort Guards meet Granny Turismo

The 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day was commemorated with 21 gun salute at Stranmillis College Belfast on Tuesday 6 May 2025. Photo Press Eye.

Belfast’s 21 gun salute marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Co Down golfer ended an 11-year major drought by beating Justin Rose in a playoff to win the 89th Masters at Augusta and complete the career grand slam. McIlroy is the first European player to have won all four major titles, joining an elite club populated by greats of the sport Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Pictured here playing at Pinehurst Resort. Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Arise Sir Rory? Calls for golfing superstar McIlroy to be Knighted

King Charles III visits The Cancer Care Research Group at Ulster University Coleraine. 20/3/25 ©Press Eye/Darren Kidd

King Charles III visits Ulster University’s Cancer Research Centre in Coleraine

Banbridge is set to host another significant parade after thousands gathered for the King Charles III Coronation parade in 2023. (Photo: VE Day 80th Anniversary Parade Facebook page)

Banbridge set to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with a parade

Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

King Charles III

The King’s Speech time and how to watch it

Pictured at the opening of the High Sheriffs exhibition in Lisburn Museum was from left: Angela McCann, Head of Communities, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Mayor, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Mr David McCorkell Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mrs Patrica Perry, High Sheriff of County Antrim for 2024 and Councillor Jonathan Craig, Communities and Wellbeing Chair.

Lisburn Museum exhibition reveals history of County Antrim High Sheriff

Denis Lynn, who tragically passed away in May 2021, is remembered as one of the most influential entrepreneurs of his generation. His rise from the streets of Belfast during the Troubles to the helm of a multi-million-pound food empire is a testament to his resilience, boldness, and relentless drive

Life story of late Finnebrogue boss to be published in new book

You can work with slugs instead of killing them, says an expert.

Create a slug-resilient garden

The Belfast News Letter was founded in 1737 and this first surviving edition above is from 1738

The News Letter - the world's oldest English language daily paper - is 287 today

Morning View

Editorial: We have been printing news from Ulster and the world for 287 years

Hit drama told the story of how hundreds of subpostmasters found themselves wrongly accused of theft

Monday TV choice: Mr Bates vs the Post Office: The Impact (ITV1, 9pm)

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, for a Sunday church service

King and Queen Camilla remember late Queen on second anniversary of her death

Royal Black Institution members celebrated the Last Saturday in Loughgall, Co Armagh last year. (Photo by Graham Baalham-Curry)

Royal Black: Christianity under attack from 'extreme forms of religion'

(Photo: Chris Fairweather/Royal Mint)

King Charles £1 coins enter circulation - and could be worth hundreds

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

'Rare' banknotes featuring new King auctioned for nearly £1m

The three joint choirs of Farmers’ Choir Ni, Just Sing and The 85ers who performed at Stormont

Farmers’ Choir NI charity concert at Stormont is a great success

Tens of thousands of visitors converged on the Co Down village of Scarva for the annual Sham Fight and parade organised by the Royal Black Institution

A 'big thank you' to all who attended Scarva Royal Black celebrations

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen checks out some outrageous homes

Thursday TV choice: Outrageous Homes (Channel 4, 10pm)

The Shankill Road arch. Pictured from L-R Jim McClenaghan, Ronnie Walker, William Hughes, Edward Stevenson, Spencer Beattie, Fred Worthington, Mervyn Bishop, John Patterson, Davy Hart, Rev Stanley Gamble. Photo: Pacemaker Press

First Orange arch on Shankill Road since mid-1960s officially opened

Mid and East Antrim Council headquarters in Ballymena. Google image

Council headquarters will not be renamed in memory of late queen

This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

Prostate cancer: All of your questions answered

Prostate cancer: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell pictured with HM The King in Newtownabbey during the opening of ANBC’s Coronation Garden in Hazelbank Park, Newtownabbey in May 2023, designed by Diarmuid Gavin. Credit Pacemaker Press (ANBC)

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant praises King on ‘willingness to share diagnosis'

Geri Martin from The Chocolate Manor pictured with King Charles III at Hillsborough Garden Party last year. Geri had the privilege of meeting both the King and Queen and chatted to them about her Castlerock business playing a small role in marking their accession to the throne. The King also thanked Geri for the gift of the truffles on his visit in September 2022

NI chocolatier says making special gift for the King was the ‘greatest honours’

Charles, then Prince of Wales, meets a group of Lambeg drummers during a visit to the Orange Order heritage museum in Loughgall back in May 2016. The King has been diagnosed with a 'form of cancer' and has already begun his medical care as an outpatient under the supervision of his specialist team of doctors.

Loyal orders send best wishes to King Charles

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.

What cancer could King Charles have?

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