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Lochside Garages has expanded into Co Antrim with a new MG showroom on Ballymena Road, Antrim, creating seven additional jobs and bringing its team to 12

'Part of my family for 60 years': NI motor dealership expands with new showroom

Lord Brookeborough, Colonel Salisbury and David Johnston at the Poppy Appeal launch

Fermanagh centre takes lead in 2026 Poppy Appeal

Ulster Unionist Mark Ovens is to be banned from sitting as a councillor for two months for code of conduct breaches over his Stormont role. Photo: Fermanagh and Omagh Council

Other politicians up to same things that got me suspended, says UUP cllr

Sinn Féin's Pat Cullen, Michelle O'Neill and Deirdre Hargey.

Sinn Féin MP to stand for Stormont: Party bids for second South Belfast MLA seat

In February supporters of Co Fermanagh campaigners Save Our Acute Services deliver letters to Stormont demanding the restoration of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Rural hospital campaigners across NI demand Stormont action

Donnelly Group, Northern Ireland’s largest privately owned vehicle retailer, is expanding its BYD network. Pictured is aerial view of the area where Donnelly Group’s new BYD showroom will be located in Enniskillen

'Build your dreams': NI vehicle retailer expand with new showroom

Fermanagh's Kieran McKenna. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Fermanagh's Kieran McKenna joins Michael O'Neill on UEFA panel

The weekly rise to the price of fuel has halted as of today (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)

Three-month hike to fuel prices in Northern Ireland grinds to a halt

Gordon Lucy penned a weekly Monday column for the News Letter

Funeral held for historian and News Letter columnist Gordon Lucy

Ciara O’Flanagan, founder and owner of Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts reflects on a decade of growth, from music lessons to major stage productions and a thriving community of more than 350 students

10 years, 350 students and a dream: How I built my NI performing arts school

Councillor Ovens (who has also worked as a UUP Stormont special adviser and press officer) speaking during the committee meeting last night

Council accused of 'a shambles and a whitewash to protect certain members'

The Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen

Ardhowen Theatre to mark 40 years of drama, music, comedy and community arts

Emergency general surgery was lost at South West Acute Hospital in 2022

Letter: Causeway concerns are same in our community

A large blaze destroyed most of the home and the attached luxury Air Bnb accommodation, Fiddlers Cottage, at Kesh in Co Fermanagh.

Major blaze damages family home and tourist accomodation

New AERA committee chair Diana Armstrong MLA.

Armstrong to be guided by her father's principles in new role

Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows speaks to the media in the Great Hall of Parliament Buildings at Stormont, accompanied by deputy leader Diana Armstrong. Mr Burrows has pledged to name his party's new Stormont Health Minister on Thursday following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt from the post.

Robbie Butler in line to be appointed new health minister later today
A new health minister is set to be appointed today – with Robbie Butler likely to take over from Mike Nesbitt after his shock resignation this week.
David Thompson

Donal O'Cofaigh speaks to supporters of community group SOAS (Save Our Acutes Services) from Fermanagh at Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast in February, as they deliver letters demanding the restoration of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen.

Fermanagh group calls for rescue of same service leaving Causeway Hospital

Fermanagh’s Maurice Kettyle founded multi-award-winning Kettyle Irish Foods in Lisnaskea and developed the unique salt moss technique for enhancing flavour and texture

Magnificent seven awards for taste for Lisnaskea’s Kettyle Irish Foods

Eclipse watchers will need to don special glasses to view it safely. Getty Images.

Eclipse 2026: Where are NI's best spots to catch spectacular event?

Double Gin in a Tin from Boatyard Distillery in Fermanagh

Cocktail lovers in remote Albania set to enjoy gin from Fermanagh

The average property price in Northern Ireland is now £239,234, the analysis from the leading property portal shows, up 3.8% compared to the same time last year

NI house prices rise by £9,000 in a year as demand continues to outstrip supply

Morning View

Editorial: Fears of further symbolic retreat by the PSNI at the border

People enjoy the last of the sunshine at Crawfordsburn beach at 9.30pm on Thursday July 16 2026, a day which saw temperatures in parts of Northern Ireland reach 29 Celsius. The beach, on Belfast Lough, had been packed with people earlier, as was the nearby beach at Helen's Bay. Pic Ben Lowry

Ben Lowry: Northern Ireland at its most beautiful in this perfect July weather

UUP MLA Diana Armstrong has criticised a lack of data held by electoral authorities on the number of people voting in two council elections. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Two homes two votes: UUP MLA 'shocked' that no data is held

A CGI image of the way one of the six schools planned for Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh will look. Image: Strategic Investment Board

Anger as Sinn Fein targets schools for Irish signs, while blocking Ulster Scots

Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong praised the strong links between Northern Ireland and the US. Photo: UUP

UUP: Take pride in Ulster's part in life of the US

Joe McGirr is founder and chairman of Boatyard Gin in Fermanagh

Fermanagh distillery unveils limited-edition gin inspired by Irish folklore
Enniskillen-based Boatyard Distillery has launched its Summer Solstice Gin, blending traditional botanicals with rare Irish apple ice wine to celebrate the longest day of the year
Sam Butler

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

Lyndsey Rankin

Extensive search operation for Castlederg woman Lyndsey Rankin

Kieran McKenna has announced he is stepping down as Ipswich boss to take a break from football. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Fermanagh's Kieran McKenna to take break from football after Ipswich exit

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna could be set for a move to Fulham. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Wire)

Fulham identify Northern Irishman as 'top target' with boss 'likely to leave'

A man has been arrested after reports a pickup truck crashed into a building in Fermanagh on Sunday, causing “extensive damage”, the PSNI have said. (File image)

Man arrested after reports pickup truck crashed into building in Fermanagh

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has defended her decision to freeze Translink prices for the second year in a row. Image: Translink

Infrastructure Minister defends fares freeze despite potential Translink cuts

Strabane Athletic enjoyed a dream Irish Cup showdown with Glentoran last season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

The Irish League club formed in 2010 ready for 'massive step up'

The damage caused to the clubhouse at Ballinamallard United following a fire

Fire causes 'significant damage' to clubhouse at Ballinamallard United

Cocaine was the single most lethal drug in Northern Ireland, accounting for two-fifths of deaths in which only a single substance was taken.

Drug deaths double in 10 years: MLA calls for action to tackle crisis

Tourism Ireland said overseas tourism contributed some £633 million (732 euro) to the economy in Northern Ireland in 2024

Tourism Ireland focusing on ‘slow tourism’ marketing for summer 2026

Marks & Spencer and Elm Grange Ltd has submitted a planning application to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for a new, state‑of‑the‑art Foodhall at Lakelands Retail Park, Enniskillen, as part of M&S’s ongoing store rotation programme

'Important step': M&S submits planning application for new flagship NI Foodhall

A 30-year killing spree is the legacy of Irish republican terrorism

Patrick Roche: Moral blindness is deeply rooted in Irish nationalism

Children are at risk when they get off school buses

Letter: We should consider ways to make kids safer

Chris Nixon, Director of Erne Tours.

Tourism & hospitality a great way to ‘Erne’ a living, says Chris

Dylan Quinn pictured with members of unperform e.V., the Dance Ability Bridge participants, and Caoileann Curry-Thompson, Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Young people with learning disabilities in Fermanagh and Germany connect through...

Lee Johnston is gearing up for the 2026 British Supersport Championship with Sencat Racing.

British Supersport challenge for Lee Johnston and Sencat Racing

Fermanagh road closed

Fermanagh road closed after serious collision reopened

Rare bred beef from a farm in Coleraine appealed to the taste buds of Ireland’s top food writers

NI artisan producers honoured at prestigious Irish Food Writers Guild Awards

Police today continued to be at the scene of two sudden deaths in Co Tyrone. Photo: PressEye

Co Tyrone deaths not suspicious, say police after post-mortem

The Consumer Council's chart of the last five years of home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland

Official data shows home heating oil jumped by 81% in NI in one week

An image, from Dalradian, of what it envisages the mine site would look like in Co Tyrone

Victor Warrington: Opportunities such as gold mine plan don't come often

Waves break beneath gun-grey skies at Ballyholme Bay, Bangor, at the start of January; it has been a wet and extremely grey month for NI, figures show

Soaking wet and sunless: Hard data shows just how bleak February was for NI

Crust and Crumb, the leading Fermanagh-based bakery, is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading bakers of an award-winning of pizzas, pizza-bases and other baked goods for major supermarkets

Fermanagh’s Crust and Crumb seals exclusive bakery partnership with Guinness

Helping to announce details of the Sperrins Festival 2026 were, from left: Ciara Toner Sperrins Partnership, Zoe Ramsey walking guide from Far and Wild and Broadcaster Joe Mahon.

Sperrins Festival 2026 to Celebrate Landscape, Heritage and Community Across the...

Supporters of community group SOAS (Save Our Acutes Services) from Fermanagh at Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast, to deliver letters demanding the restoration of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Campaigners for Enniskillen Hospital take case to Stormont

The Irish Farmers Journal has sampled hundreds of farm sales across the island of Ireland; Holstein Fresian dairy cows are pictured here in Co Cavan (photo by Tom Stoddart/Getty Images)

Farmland in Northern Ireland remains much pricier than Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland House Price Index shows house prices edged up in Q4 2025

Data shows that Northern Ireland’s housing market ends 2025 on a stable note

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