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Ireland's prime minister Michael Martin (photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

Taoiseach and tánaiste set to meet to discuss Irish unification

Fine Gael leader and Tanaiste Simon Harris speaking at the Ard Fheis at University College Cork. Picture date: Saturday November 7, 2026.

There is 'no one figure’ on cost of Irish unification, says Tanaiste

An image of some of the algae on the north coast

Algae turns north coast beaches green

Malone's Jacob Edwards tackled at Gibson Park on Saturday during the AIL derby date with Banbridge. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

AIL drama delight as Malone start off with ‘bit of a bang’

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

The Moon is set to cover more than 90% of the Sun in a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.

Viewing events across Ireland for ‘deepest eclipse until 2090’

Performers playing the bagpipes during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Letter: Fabulous NI spectacle at games ceremony

The nationalist government in Wales has been using the term 'the north' to described Northern Ireland in official business. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Row over Wales using term 'North of Ireland' in official government business

The multi-award-winning Irish Black Butter from Portrush is now in Fortnum and Mason, London

North coast sauce breaks into Fortnum & Mason after winning prestigious comp

Stormont is coming down with disputes, bad feeling, antagonisms that go totally against the required level of agreement needed to bring about a united country

Letter: Division seems to suit unionists and Sinn Fein

Cavehill, with Northern Ireland's capital city Belfast in the background. Tourism NI is responsible for the marketing of Northern Ireland yet its 10-year plan barely used the name, instead using a term Sinn Fein prefers 'the north'

Ben Lowry: Tourism NI should use the name Northern Ireland, not 'the north'

Irish advertising technology innovator, Buymedia, has opened a new office in Belfast. Pictured is Johnnie Bell, Buymedia, Clair Cheel, sales and operations director, NI, Eir Business, Hansika Vaid, Buymedia, Ailish McDonnell, Buymedia, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Fergal O'Connor, CEO and founder of Buymedia and Martin Wells, managing director, Buymedia

Fast-growing Irish adtech firm opens Belfast office in £1.5m expansion

UUP peer Lord Elliott has criticsed the stance taken by Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly on the term 'the North' Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker

Alliance 'following republican agenda again' on term 'the North': UUP peer

An image from the Tourism NI website showing the ruins of Dunluce Castle

Unionist hits back at call for people to respect official use of 'the North'

Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald promoting one of Tourism Northern Ireland's campaigns earlier this year; the agency increasingly describes Northern Ireland as 'the North'

Tourism Northern Ireland saying 'the North' instead of country's official name

Nurse Bernie Rogers (back row, third left) pictured with colleagues at her 50th anniversary party

Golden girl Bernie celebrates 50 years of nursing excellence
A nurse with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has said she would happily do it all again as she celebrates an incredible 50 years of service to her profession.
David Rankin

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Slabz, which first opened in Portstewart in 2024 and expanded into Belfast last year, has now confirmed that a third outlet will open in Coleraine

Something 'never seen before': North coast sandwich shop unveils third NI site

The authors referred to the clause in the Good Friday Agreement that the choice ‘is for the people of the island of Ireland alone ….. North and South …… without external impediment’

Letter: Odds stacked against a united Ireland

Richard Montgomery’s death in a failed attempt to take Quebec in 1775 was mourned in New York, Philadelphia and London

The Ulster-Scot general who died in failed US bid to take Canada 250 years ago

Pro-life protesters stage a silent demonstration at Stormont against the liberalisation of abortion laws in Northern Ireland in 2019.

Decriminalisation caused NI abortions to double - economist

Screen grab from the NI Assembly of Mark Little, secretary and past president of the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) giving evidence to the Stormont Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Scrutiny Committee at Parliament Buildings Belfast on Thursday

Concern over end to NI grace period on post-Brexit vet medicine rules

General view of the chamber of the Northern Ireland assembly in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. NI’s political class should focus on things like the economy, not a border poll, says letter writer Walter Ellis

Letter: Politicians on both sides should be improving lives of NI population

Belfast artist Zippy painting her Hongsa swan in Bangkok

Belfast’s Hit the North lands in Chiang Mai for new street art festival

NI student gets dream role at BBC Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant’s fashion brand

The route map for the Belfast half marathon

Advice issued ahead on the Belfast City half marathon on Sunday September 21

Colorful umbrella outdoors on rainy day

'Summer is definitely over' by Monday according to Met Office
Summer is definitely over by Monday according to Meteorologist Alex Deakin in the Met Office who says ‘for those meteorologically minded Monday is the first day of autumn’.
Gemma Murray

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Belfast Youth Tech Academy: A lifeline for young minds

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins speaking with Gary Quinn, acting Director off Rivers Operations at the Department For Infrastructure (DFI) during a large-scale training exercise on the banks of the River Lagan in Belfast, which demonstrates how flood defences across Belfast would fully swing into operation should there be a tidal surge. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Department doing ‘as much as it can’ to prevent flooding

Rory McIlroy feels 'support of a nation behind me' in Open quest

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A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation

Letters to editor

Letter: Young men from abroad are being placed in communities with no work

In the past month alone 41% bought second-hand instead of new

Quiet climate action is catching on — and it’s good for your wallet

Rachel Reeves announces a £15.6bn cash pot to invest in Northern transport.

Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

The 50th anniversary of the publication of Heaney's collection North, which saw him directly address the Northern Ireland Troubles for the first time, is to be marked

50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Street artist Eoin McGinn - better known as EMIC – with his mural at Belfast Royal Academy

Walls of three NI schools transformed with murals

Deliveroo has agreed a £2.9bn takeover.

Business in two minutes: Deliveroo takeover and northern start-up boom

Thousands of runners stream past the start to the Belfast Marathon at the Stormont estate on the morning of Sunday May 4 2025: Picture by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press

WATCH: The full Belfast Marathon of thousands of runners pass by after the start

Local artist Wee Nuls is one of the artists taking part in ‘Hit the North’ Street Art Festival 2025.

Hit the North Street Art Festival set to make a splash this weekend

Located within the luxury Portrush beachfront apartment and dining complex, which changed hands in September for over £3 million just days after being listed, 1 at Causeway Street promises to deliver a premium dining and café experience with breathtaking sea views

Excitement builds as new restaurant set to open in iconic north coast complex

Second Hand Sal on Scotch Street in Armagh opened its doors in May 2024 ‘with the goal of encouraging shoppers to embrace ethical and sustainable fashion by choosing vintage and pre-loved items’

NI mum to close her 'little happy place' vintage clothing shop after only a year

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Kimmins announces phased review of taxi policy and legislation to commence

Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins has launched a recruitment campaign to appoint a chair to the board of Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC)

Recruitment campaign launched for new chair at Belfast Harbour Commissioners

Farmers protest in Westminster, London, this month over the changes to inheritance tax rules in the budget. Politicians had already come out against that. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Letter: Shake-up in single farm payment scheme is another blow to farm families

North coast community reflect after an iconic corner of Portrush was demolished. Once home to many much-loved businesses, the Main street site has been cleared for new development, prompting a mix of fond memories and concerns over the future of the town’s historic charm. Credit Alan from Portmagic

Community reminisce after historic north coast buildings get flattened

The survey was presented to under 35s, who answered various questions around online dating. Please see the table below to see how those people met their partners.

15% of people from Belfast are looking for love at run clubs

The housing market has got off to its strongest start in three years, according to a property website

NI house prices rise best in UK says Zoopla

Current approaches to tackling school absences are falling short

Early intervention is key to turning tide on school absence according to leading...

Jenny Devine, newly appointed creative director at Gray's

Gray's makes creative director announcement

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

Leaving tread marks in winter conditions, close-up of car tires on a snowy, icy road

Motorists asked to exercise caution this morning with 'a risk of ice on roads'

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