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Charles Dunne (left) with the Irish Cup after Coleraine's final win over Dungannon Swifts. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Former Coleraine star opens door for Irish League return

Matthew Robinson is the Ulster Unionist Party's candidate for East Londonderry in the next Assembly election.

Exclusive: Ulster Unionists announce East Londonderry candidate

Suspected drugs paraphernalia was uncovered “during the routine servicing of a sanitary bin” in Parliament Buildings.

Exclusive: 'Suspected drug-related paraphernalia' discovered at Stormont

Niall Currie last season during his second spell as manager of hometown club Portadown. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Niall Currie regret 'I've never been given keys to the castle'

Ulster Unionist Darren Guy will run in the Foyle constituency at next year's NI Assembly election.

Exclusive: UUP man to take on sitting DUP MLA in Foyle

Pacemaker Press 12926 Glentoran v Bangor Sports Direct Premiership Bangor manager Lee Feeney during today's game at The Oval, Belfast. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

EXCLUSIVE: 'Confident' Portadown respond to FIFA transfer ban 'process'

Jon Burrows's Ulster Unionist Party will oppose new gender identity laws at Stormont.

Ulster Unionists to oppose Alliance 'conversion therapy' law

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, Portadown District Master Nigel Dawson and Portadown deputy District Master Alastair Power, during a press conference at Carleton Street Orange Hall in Portadown, Co Armagh, announcing their next steps in relation to the Drumcree parade. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Parades Commission 'U-turn' over Drumcree mediation as potential talks loom

A promotional video for the Encompass project said it was to replace old IT systems. Pic: HSC NI

Cancer referrals caught up in Encompass IT problems - MLA brands it 'horrific'

UUP Health minister Mike Nesbitt paused Northern Ireland's involvement in a puberty blocker trial in February. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

UUP won't support NI involvement in controversial puberty blocker trial

Northern Ireland Football League chief executive Gerard Lawlor. (Photo by PressEye Ltd)

EXCLUSIVE: EGM go after talks with five hold-out clubs and 'alternative options'

Glenavon and Crusaders met in the Premiership in April. (Photo by INPHO/Declan Roughan)

EXCLUSIVE: Glenavon issue response amid 'full facts' call

Crusaders and Glenavon met at Mourneview Park in April. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Glenavon lodge letter of appeal amid Crusaders 'transfer embargo'

Niall Currie as Portadown boss embracing his mother, Lily, after a big win at Shamrock Park. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Niall Currie 'head high' view on Portadown exit in first interview

Glenavon manager Michael O'Connor. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Glenavon owner reveals desire to keep 'best young manager by a mile'

New Glenavon owner Cathal Morrison, who is part of Football International Limited. (Photo by Cathal Morrison)

EXCLUSIVE: New Glenavon owner opens up on 'minimum £1million' investment
In an exclusive first interview after official confirmation of their Glenavon takeover, Football International Limited’s Cathal Morrison has revealed the consortium will invest “a minimum of £1million” across the next five years – but admits full-time football isn’t an immediate priority.
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Deputy Chief Constable of the PSNI Bobby Singleton. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Long complained about UUP press release in WhatsApps to senior PSNI man

VAR has previously been used in European matches hosted in Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Linfield 'concerned no formal consultation' took place over VAR call

The paediatric endocrinology service - which administered puberty blockers - was based at the Royal Victoria Hospital for sick children. Photo: Belfast Trust

NHS saw opportunity for 'income generation' from child gender clinic

Chris Atherton - pictured representing Northern Ireland's U17s - has switched his international allegiance to the Republic of Ireland. (Photo by Pacemaker)

EXCLUSIVE: Father of former Irish League teen explains allegiance switch call

UUP leader Jon Burrows (left) with health minister Mike Nesbitt. Mr Burrows has previously warned against medical interventions on children with gender issues. Photo Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Nesbitt pauses NI involvement in controversial UK puberty blocker trial

In a statement, Mike Nesbitt said: “Having taken account of the ongoing Judicial Review into the UK Government’s clinical trial of puberty blockers, I have decided to suspend Northern Ireland's agreement to participate in the UK wide trial until the legal process has concluded.

Health minister suspends NI participation in UK-wide puberty blocker trial

Fashion and beauty expert Julie Bayley has had a sneak peek at the line-up of festive gifts at Boots

Boots launches 56 new brands for Christmas - prices start under £10

Slimming World's ready meals have been a feature in Iceland's aisles since 2015

Huge savings on Iceland's Slimming World meal range - prices from £1

The First Minister's office has released text messages between Michelle O'Neill and Paula Bradshaw which had not previously been declared by the committee chair.

Previously undeclared text messages between O'Neill and Bradshaw revealed

Michael McMonagle's pass to access Parliament Buildings, Stormont was not revoked. (Pic: Google).

Stormont officials say Sinn Fein did not revoke paedophile suspect's pass

Loughgall striker Benji Magee is set to sign for champions Larne

EXCLUSIVE: Larne win race to sign Loughgall ace Benji Magee
Larne are set to add to their attacking options by securing the services of Benji Magee from Loughgall.
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Coleraine are set to receive a boost with the news that Matthew Shevlin has signed a new full-time contract with the club

Matthew Shevlin set to extend Coleraine stay by signing full-time contract

Will Cromack has exclusively told the News Letter that he wishes to acquire an Irish League club

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian-based company declare interest in owning Irish League club

Additions to the UK Internal Market Act is part of the deal between the DUP and the government.

Exclusive: The Stormont deal legislation to be brought forward by UK government

Craig Farquhar is expected to seal a move to Crystal Palace, the News Letter understands

Larne defender Craig Farquhar set for Crystal Palace move

LIMITED EDITION: King Charles III commemorative crystal decanter with royal seal

Ad Feature Exclusive: Limited edition King Charles III celebratory decanter only £49.99

Motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop pictured with some of the vast haul of silverware he won during his illustrious career. The Ballymoney man was tragically killed in a crash in Estonia in 2000.

Exclusive: Joey Dunlop's family issues plea for return of 'highly sentimental' i...

Adam McLean on the McAdoo Kawasaki ZX-10RR at the Tandragee 100 on Saturday. Picture: Pacemaker Press.

Exclusive: Adam McLean reflects on injury setback after crash at Tandragee 100

Kyle Neill celebrates during his previous spell with Portadown.

IRISH LEAGUE EXCLUSIVE: Neill 'back home' after dream return to Portadown

Ballymoney racer William Dunlop.

EXCLUSIVE: William Dunlop to ride Mar-Train Yamaha R1 at Tandragee 10

Roy McMahon.

EXCLUSIVE: Portadown chairman McMahon to step down

Honda Racing's new 2017 line-up of John McGuinness and Guy Martin.

EXCLUSIVE: Guy Martin in sensational Honda Racing deal for 2017

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill and Conor Murphy hold a press conference at Stormont following their meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire to discuss the crisis at the Assembly caused by the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal on Jan 11.

Picture by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye

EXCLUSIVE: Liofa U-turn alone will not stop election

The future of Irish road racing is in doubt due to rising insurance costs, its been claimed this week.

EXCLUSIVE: Insurance hikes '˜could sound death knell for Irish road racing'

Deaglan wowed the judges with his homage to Rat Pack legend Frank Sinatra. Picture, BBC photographer: Guy Levy

Exclusive: Deaglan Arthurs talks West End dreams and '˜the shock' of being on TV

Dan Kneen on the Mar-Train Racing Yamaha Superbike at the Armoy Road Races in July.

EXCLUSIVE: Dan Kneen left stunned by Mar-Train Racing exit

Niall Sexton has relocated to London in search of 'bigger and better things'

Exclusive: X Factor's Niall leaves home in search of '˜bigger and better things'

Scene from a Friends of the Earth NI video showing landscape around Lough Beg

Exclusive: Plans for new A6 road through '˜Heaney Country' facing legal challeng...

William Dunlop rode his new Yamaha R1 Superbike for the very first time during Isle of Man TT practice on Monday evening.

EXCLUSIVE: William Dunlop's Keep 'er Lit column

Ryan Farquhar pictured in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Farquhar's Keep 'er Lit column

Gary Haveron has quit as manager of Carrick Rangers. Photo: Pacemaker Press

EXCLUSIVE: Gary Haveron resigns as boss of Carrick Rangers

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