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Dejected Declan Devine after Glentoran's Premiership defeat to Dungannon Swifts. PIC: Inpho/Stephen Hamilton

Declan Devine 'not willing to accept' another underwhelming Glentoran display

Glentoran manager Declan Devine. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Devine confirms Glentoran star has underwent successful knee operation

Gavin Robinson questioned the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper about what the government will do to rectify the consequences of the Rwanda policy for the UK's immigration policy.

Robinson asks government to repair 'damage' from Tory immigration policy

Glentoran star Johnny Russell. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

21 UNDER 21: Glentoran captain acting as 'great idol' for club's young star

Abjan Acharya had his business targeted in a racially motivated attack earlier this week. Photo: BBC Northern Ireland / BBC News NI

Poots questions loyalists involved in race attacks

Lena Martin, Part Three Digital and Adam McPeake, Hype Factory with Emma Burdett, founder of the DM Sessions and DM Conference

Global digital leaders heading to Northern Ireland for marketing conference

High Sheriff of Belfast, councillor Sammy Douglas and John Baucher at the exhibition opening

Roamer: The local artist who turns defunct flags into works of art

Glentoran manager Declan Devine. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Declan Devine backing Glentoran youngster to recover from 'very unlucky blow'

Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Photo: Laura Davison/Pacemaker Press

Cash injection for Harland & Wolff comes at crucial time: Gavin Robinson MP

A community meeting was held in Clonduff on Thursday night, hearing concerns about the "imposition" of an Irish language school in the area. Photo: X, Jamie Bryson

Irish language school claim 'not accurate' - community group

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Over £3,000 raised for East Belfast Orange Arch

Flags on the Floor: artist John Baucher

Roamer: Fragment of four-year-old Ulster flag inspires art exhibition

Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Fresh concerns over future of H&W after chief executive 'takes leave of absence'

Glentoran have announced the signing of Frankie Hvid. PIC: Glentoran FC

Former Millwall academy star 'can't wait' to get going in the Irish League

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024

DUP leader calls Trump kill bid a 'sickening attack on democracy'

The DUP leader Gavin Robinson speaks to the News Letter outside Belfast City Hall, waiting for his East Belfast lodge, having joined the overall Belfast district lodge for the wreath-laying ceremony on Friday July 12 2024. Pic by Ben Lowry

Twelfth: Gavin Robinson walking the full distance of the Belfast Orange parade

The DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said that he is walking the full eight-mile round trip of today’s main Belfast Orange Parade.

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A Northern Ireland business owner is the inspiration for a newly launched mural on the wall of East Belfast Enterprise headquarters. Abbie Lawlor founder of AHL Apparel, a Belfast streetwear and loungewear brand, is the face of one of two the murals depicting the past and future of the community and Newtownards Road enterprise

Young Northern Ireland business owner is the face of a huge new Belfast mural

Former Marseille youth product and Charlton Athletic striker Wassim Aouachria joined Glentoran last month. PIC: Glentoran FC

New Glentoran signing happy to be playing with 'really good friend' once again

Gavin Robinson shakes hands with Naomi Long after retaining his East Belfast seat, at the Titanic Exhibition Centre count. The pair paid warm tribute to one another. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

East Belfast: There was respite for the DUP as its leader increased his majority

DUP leader Gavin Robinson gives a speech after retaining his seat in the East Belfast constituency, at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, during the count for the 2024 General Election. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Gavin Robinson holds East Belfast and increases majority against Naomi Long

Jordan Cunningham and his wife Amy, find Alliance too progressive and voted DUP. They are with their 10-month old son Kenzie

DUP slightly ahead in our mini exit poll in a polling station in East Belfast

A member of the polling station team at the Agape Centre in south Belfast hangs a sign ahead of polling stations opening in the 2024 General Election

Voting in the General Election is entering its final hours in Northern Ireland

Alliance leader Naomi Long, her husband Michael and their dog Daisy, leave after casting their votes in the 2024 General Election at St Colmcille's Church in east Belfast.

Political leaders cast their ballots as voting continues in Northern Ireland

A member of the polling station team at the Agape Centre in south Belfast hangs a sign ahead of polling stations opening in the 2024 General Election. Picture date: Thursday July 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election Ulster. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Voting is under way in Northern Ireland in the General Election

Letters to editor

Letter: Vote for Gavin Robinson and Jonathan Buckley of the DUP to stop Alliance

The DUP’s Lagan Valley candidate Jonathan Buckley with the deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly and party leader and East Belfast candidate Gavin Robinson. Theirs is the only party that still espouses these wholesome Christian values

Letter: As an evangelical Catholic I back DUP in E. Belfast/Lagan Valley

Elle Barnes

Appeal to locate Elle Barnes who was last seen wearing a black puffa coat

Police in East Belfast are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 24 year old female Elle Barnes.

Gemma Murray

Trinity Leigh Simpson

Increasing concern for missing Trinity Leigh Simpson last seen in east Belfast

Artist's impression of the planned Bunscoil at Montgomery Road in East Belfast

Irish language primary school gets ahead for East Belfast

DUP leader Gavin Robinson out on the campaign trail in East Belfast with a party canvasser Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Robinson and Long battle for East Belfast bitter, but not personal

We will have to see how the unionist votes fall next week. ​There is likely to be a new Labour government with little sympathy for unionists, but at least it is not interested in a border poll

Ben Lowry: There was little prospect of unionist unity at this election

DUP leader Gavin Robinson set out the party's vision at the Danny Blanchflower stadium in the heart of East Belfast this morning.

DUP defends Irish Sea border record as manifesto launched

Bishop Davison spoke of the work of the diocesan staff to help parishes, both in growing ministry and in working through the requirements of compliance with the various aspects of administrative good practice and legal requirements

CoI bishop has a spiritual reminder

CGI images of what the Wyse Byse building will look like when converted (the bottom view is seen from the Newtownards Road)

Plan to radically revamp Wyse Byse building at The Arches in east Belfast

The police are investigating a UVF show of strength in East Belfast on Saturday.

UVF show of strength: UUP say PSNI need 'leadership'

Alliance say Naomi Long has pulled out of a "civic nationalist" Ireland's Future event due to general election commitments - but rivals are not convinced. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker:-

DUP: Long 'fooling no-one' on united Ireland event

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie has refused to engage in pacts, saying that it shrinks the unionist vote.

UUP will run in East Belfast

East Belfast celebrate winning the Premier Division title. PIC: East Belfast FC

Amateur League star reflects on 'best moment of my career' after title triumph

Sinn Fein director of elections, Conor Murphy, has confirmed the party will not be standing candidates in East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley

Sinn Fein will not run candidates in four constituencies in General Election

Gavin Robinson addressing the DUP executive at a meeting in Lisburn on Wednesday night

Election 2024: DUP pivots on EU law and sea border

The UK is preparing to go to the polls on July 4 to determine the make-up of the next government. In Northern Ireland, unionist leaders have failed to agree on unity candidates.

Letter: ​Lack of unity candidates will cause damage

TUV leader Jim Allister

TUV leader Jim Allister rubbishes East Belfast election contest claims

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has confirmed she will run in the General Election in the East Belfast constituency

Alliance leader Naomi Long to contest East Belfast election seat

Naomi Long is expected to remain in place as justice minister during the general election campaign where she will contest East Belfast

Naomi Long to stand against Gavin Robinson in East Belfast at general election

The DUP has the talent said Gavin Robinson, right, seen with his Lagan Valley candidate Jonathan Buckley, the DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly, Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister on Friday. Picture Press Eye

Gavin Robinson says DUP also open to agreed candidate in Fermanagh South Tyrone

The DUP and TUV leaders have been setting out their electoral stall

DUP and TUV vote battle commences

Belfast Cathedral was the first cathedral of the Church of Ireland to be planned, constructed and consecrated after church Disestablishment in 1870.

Cathedral marks milestone year

The Oval, home of Glentoran. PIC: INPHO/Brian Little

Glentoran confident plans to transform The Oval are at 'an advanced stage'

Hospitality leader urges local government to act at a time when the industry is navigating significant economic pressures, including rising operational costs, a staff and skills shortage, and a challenging global economic climate. Pictured is John Trainor, operational director of Stix & Stones and Kerry Roper, executive chef of Stix & Stones celebrate the hugely successful restaurant's 10th anniversary

NI hospitality leader makes call for support as business marks 10th anniversary

Glentoran manager Declan Devine. PIC: Inpho/Stephen Hamilton

Declan Devine confident Glentoran can become 'formidable force' once again

Jonathan McAlpin, chief executive of East Belfast Enterprise is pictured with new board members Gareth Robinson and Beverley Brown

East Belfast Enterprise welcomes two new board members

Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly last week ended libel action over his role during the Maze prison break. Ruth Dudley Edwards, a prominent writer and critic of Sinn Fein, said her legal costs are to be paid under the terms of the settlement.

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Libel case is over but a change in the law is needed

Glentoran interim manager Declan Devine. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Declan Devine keen to sit down with Glentoran supporters and lay out plans

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has already been selected as the party's candidate for East Belfast in the general election - but the party says that was conditional on the return of the Assembly. Photo: David Young/PA Wire

Justice Minister won't commit to stepping down during election

Newington Presbyterian Church after the Blitz of 1941

Roamer: Belfast churches’ WWI memorials lost in the WWII blitz