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Political commentator Dr John Coulter pictured at the Boyne Heritage Centre in Southern Ireland with a Williamite musket.

Battle re-enactments could help boost Ulster tourist trade

Ellie McCartney has won gold at the Euro Under-23 championship in Slovakia

Ellie McCartney wins gold at Euro Under-23 championship in Slovakia

John Cooney is leaving Ulster after eight years to join French side Brive. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'I will always be an Ulsterman': John Cooney sends message to Ulster supporters

Cheryl Smyth at her home in Larne. The Co Antrim grandmother has spoken about her passion for keeping traditional cooking alive for the next generation. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Home cooking makes Co Antrim granny a TikTok sensation

Morning View

Editorial: Outrageous violent scenes in Ballymena

Brits only take 70 per cent of their lunch breaks allotted time

Brits ‘waste’ £29bn worth of work a YEAR - by not taking lunch breaks

Round seven of the EMX 125 Championship finished with Cole McCullough back on the podium. (Photo by MXJULY)

France podium as Castlederg's Cole McCullough adds to promising championship run

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson during a security roundtable meeting at the European Political Community Summit (EPC) in Tirana, Albania. Picture date: Friday May 16, 2025. PA Photo.

PMS to Trump and EU allies to align response to Russia

Deirdre McIntyre, Laura Ward, Helen Sanderson and Cliff Ismay, who are featured in the Channel 4 documentary ‘Titanic: Our Secret Histories’, which is co-produced by Tourism Ireland

NI firm’s Channel 4 documentary reveals Titanic secrets for global audience

Why you should jump on the Eurostar to this less-visited European city

Michael Dunlop and Team LRP Poland qualified 14th fastest overall for the Le Mans 24-Hours race in France. (Photo by www.photopsp.com/Lukasz Swiderek)

Michael Dunlop and Team LRP Poland qualify 14th at Le Mans

St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserie

Ad Feature Spread a little ooh la la with this Parisian twist on Easter treats

Michael Dunlop on the Team LRP Poland BMW M1000RR during a recent Endurance World Championship test at Le Mans in France. (Photo by David Reygondaeu/Good Shoot)

Michael Dunlop ready for 'tough' Le Mans 24-Hours showdown

Caen in Normandy is the final resting place of William the Conqueror, whose millennium anniversary is in 2027

Travel: Fine food and great art in France

A graphic based on satellite imagery of the British Isles at the mid point in the day, 130pm, Wednesday April 2 2025, showing no cloud whatsoever. Image taken from www.sat24.com

Look at this satellite image of sunshine over Britain and Ireland - no cloud!

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster coach talks 7-1 split tactic and how to tackle 'electric' Bordeaux
Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy has no problem with teams stacking their bench with more forwards than backs.
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Andrew Rooney is managing director of the family-owned and managed Rooney Fish in Kilkeel and Mill Bay multiaward-winning oysters

Rooney Fish in Kilkeel marks 50th anniversary of global success

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.

Russell Kane invites celebs to tell their travel tales in new podcast

I tried skiing at Club Med

I stayed at Club Med Serre Chevalier after its £50m renovation

Ireland's Neve Jones tackles Charlotte Escudero of France in Saturday's Women's Six Nations match at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ireland captain Amee-Leigh Costigan will 'take the learnings' after France loss

Ballymena-born Neve Jones will represent Ireland at the Guinness Women's Six Nations. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ballymena's Neve Jones handed key role as Ireland launch Six Nations campaign

Nicky Doris, GIS officer at Mid Ulster District Council pictured with the Rea Sound AV team; Oran McGuckian, technician, Mark Gallaher, senior engineer, Sean Gallaher, sales, Martin Rea, managing director and Roger McMullan, sales

NI supplier of audio and visual installations triumphs at Barcelona trade show

Pictured at the Belfast City & Region Place Partnership Stand at MIPIM are: John Walsh, chief executive of Belfast City Council, Cathy Reynolds, director of City Regeneration and Development at Belfast City Council and Joe O’Neill, chair of Belfast City and Region Place Partnership and CEO of Belfast Harbour

NI real estate experts showcasing £5.5 billion-worth of investment opportunities

Former Belfast Royal Academy lock Matty Dalton (centre) playing for Newcastle Falcons. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Matty Dalton ready to 'push forward' after earning Ulster contract

Across all age groups, trustworthiness remains the top priority

Ad Feature Half of Brits say trustworthiness is key in how they consume media

Screen grab of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday February 26, 2025.

Russia claims UK and France are ‘heating up’ Ukraine war

Morning View

Editorial: Fresh security worries for the UK and Europe over Ukraine
News Letter editorial on Thursday February 13 2025:
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Acclaimed chef Clare Smyth, originally from Bushmills, led the UK team at last week’s international culinary competition in Lyon

Bushmills-born chef led the four-strong UK team at the Bocuse d’Or in Lyon.

Alex Thomas, Master Blender of The Sexton Irish Single Malt Whiskey from Co Antrim

Ad Feature Bushmills master blender Alex Thomas has created Sexton Irish Whiskey

Ulster's Zac Ward at a press conference before the Champions Cup clash with Leicester Tigers. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Zac Ward 'learning each step at a time' on Ulster progress path

In 1572, thousands of French Protestants were massacred at Notre Dame Cathedral, now recently reopened following a fire in 2019

Letter: Notre Dame backdrop for Protestant massacre

Much criticism for Sinn Fein's failure to make a breakthrough in the recent election in the south has fallen upon the shoulders of party leader Mary Lou McDonald for her strategy

Paul McElhinney: SF may be in a strong position at next election

This year in particular the bright festive lights have been impressive

Alf McCreary: Without Christmas, the world would be a poorer place

US General George Smith Patton, who died in a traffic accident in Germany 79 years ago just months after the end of the Second World War, was born to be a soldier

Brash, bullish and aggressive General George Patton was loved by his troops

Northern Ireland medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare has retained its ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation for second consecutive year. Pictured is Eakin Healthcare’s chief people officer, Gillian McAuley, celebrating the achievement with production colleagues in Comber

NI medical device manufacturer retains ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation

Brian McKeown’s new service has already attracted interest from local businesses and families. Explosion image

Coleraine optometrist brings 'spec-tacular' eye art to Northern Ireland

Morning View

Editorial: A new sense of unreality from Stormont MLAs, this time on fracking

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Ulster 'shortage of wingers' woe has Richie Murphy plotting fresh plan

The IRFU incurred a loss of revenue associated with not hosting Test matches in Dublin last autumn due to Ireland's participation in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

Irish Rugby Football Union annouces loss of 18.4 million euros

Rangers' players celebrate their 4-1 Europa League victory over Nice in France on Thursday

Philippe Clement buoyed by four-star Rangers Europa League rout in Nice

A Christmas market

Must-see undiscovered festive markets just a ferry ride away

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell

Paul O'Connell wary of Joe Schmidt factor ahead of Wallabies clash in Dublin

Morning View

Editorial: Ireland seems not to hesitate in equating Israel and Hamas

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax rules in the recent budget

NI politicians at London protest tell of mood among farmers on the street

New Zealand's Will Jordan (centre) celebrates scoring a try during the Autumn international match at Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Ireland lose 23-13 to New Zealand in autumn Test in Dublin

Morning View

Editorial: Republic's election could reflect another discontented society

London will want to implore President Trump to tread carefully on the issue of Ukraine, writes John Gemmell

Letter: We care about the US – we’ll need to work together

Jet2holidays’ Travel Thermometer: Every type of winter escape

Mr Glen Miller of the East Londonderry UUP Association.

Remember families of the Fallen, urge Miller and Carmichael

We went interrailing with our teenage children

Europe travel: On track for an Interrail trip with teenage kids

Expedia Group unpacks the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 - including Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips.

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025

Pata Prometeon Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea was 10th fastest on Friday at Estoril in Portugal

World Superbike star Jonathan Rea unsure what to expect at Portuguese round

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter. (Photo by Carrick Rangers FC)

Stephen Baxter excited for 'different challenge' at Carrick Rangers

People near Bangor Marina watch on as the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship was anchored off the coast on Bangor for several days at the start of the month. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Villa Vie Odyssey: Problems with toilets, showers and docking in France

Passenger Shirene Thomas pictured on Monday evening at Belfast port as the Odyssey began its abortive attempt to leave Belfast Lough

Africa and West Indies beckon for Villa Vie Odyssey

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