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Marc McKee, founder of Renatus Collective Group, said: "We've commissioned this research so that patients' experiences are heard based on real UK evidence”

Major study launched to uncover the reality of significant weight loss

Comedian Tim McGarry will compere Finding Our Funny tonight at The Barge, Belfast.

Comedian Tim McGarry on why laughter is indeed the best medicine

Morning View

Editorial: People get on board with UK’s Be Ready plan

Undoubtedly, this has been a difficult few years for unionism, writes Paul Givan

Paul Givan: ‘Time all shades of unionism acted with their head’

Belfast man Adam Bushby, left, embraces his father Karl at a special reception in Hull last week.

Belfast man: ‘My hero dad took 28 years to walk back home from Chile’

As COP31 gets underway in Turkey, Belfast’s RE[act] Festival is bringing the global conversation closer to home, inviting people across the city to explore what a more sustainable Belfast could look like. Pictured is Chris McCracken, LQ BID, Heather Henry-Wilson, SONI and Gavin Kelly, NI Screen

Belfast festival brings global COP31 climate debate closer to home

Ina Bell of Dizzylands funfair.

Funfair legend Ina still going strong after 100 years

Shankill Leisure Centre. Proposals for new padel facilities at the centre have been opposed. Photo by Google

Shankill ‘no’ to padel court at leisure centre

(Left to right) Finance Minister John O’Dowd, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald speaking to the media as they arrive at Hillsborough Castle ahead of a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant to discuss the budget. Picture date: Thursday November 5, 2026. Liam McBurney/Press Association

Bryant ‘not amenable to reality’, says McDonald as budget deadlock drags on

People across Northern Ireland are being urged not to ignore their bowel screening test kits as the age at which they are first invited for screening is lowered to 59

‘Don’t ignore your test kit’: Bowel screening age lowered to 59

DUP MLA for Upper Bann Jonathan Buckley says he's been accused of being a plotter and lightweight as part of a dirty tricks campaign against his unity idea. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA

MLA claims dirty tricks campaign after Unionist unity call

How the 556-bed student housing scheme is projected to look. Image: Graham Investment Projects

Opposition to ‘very strange’ plans for huge student block

Scott Young (second from right) with Pete Batey (right), Tim McCann (left) and Davy McClelland after Glentoran won the League Cup in March 2010. (Photo by Russell Pritchard/Presseye)

Ex-captain clear 'nobody wants Glentoran to win more' than former team-mate

Ulster Unionist deputy leader Diana Armstrong called for farm planning laws in Northern Ireland to be relaxed to match those in England. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Red tape shutting NI farmers out of valuable tourism market: UUP

A major parade and rally took place in Portadown this Saturday, October 24, organised by Portadown District LOL 1, with Orangemen and the "entire Orange family" and wider unionist community turned out in numbers. The district says the event is intended to demonstrate the "strength of feeling" locally following the recent decision to overturn a determination allowing its traditional Garvaghy Road parade to proceed. Picture By:Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Thousands attend Portadown rally backing Drumcree Orangemen

Morning View

Parking Ulster’s community spirit for a small profit
News Letter editorial on Saturday October 24 2026
Editorial

People enjoy the warm weather at Helen’s Bay beach in the summer

Littering causing ‘low level misery’ at Co Down beauty spots

This week, my Age Discrimination (Goods, Facilities and Services) Bill passed its second stage in the Assembly

'My Bill will bring equality for those facing age discrimination in NI'

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Andrew Muir, photographed at Redburn, Holywood, Co. Down

Andrew Muir opens up on gun threats, Jamie Bryson and Stormont 'on life support'

Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins celebrates after his side's Premiership win over Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins praise for 'real top-class' Coleraine star after Larne win

Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins insists Coleraine aren't favourites for title glory

The view over the moorings covered with blue green algae at Drumaheglis Marina to the south of Coleraine

North coast beachgoers warned about 'large quantity' of toxic blue green algae

Carla Lockhart from the DUP outside Drumcree Parochial Hall in Portadown

DUP ‘will not abdicate responsibilities’ amid Drumcree dispute

Healthy eating campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall with Northern Ireland Food and Farming minister Andrew Muir

Northern Ireland urged to ‘Feel the fibre’ as campaign highlights healthy eating

Morning View

Editorial: Touching tribute to all who served throughout the Troubles

Michelle with Tony O’Connor (Assistant Director Primary Care, South Eastern Trust). Pic credit: SEHSCT

Four decades of care as Drumlough House manager bids a fond farewell

Gavin Robinson MP (centre right) speaks to media at Police Service of Northern Ireland headquarters in east Belfast after meeting Chief Constable Jon Boutcher.

DUP’s Robinson claims Sinn Fein is trying to ‘goad’ him into collapsing Stormont
Gavin Robinson warned that ‘all options’ remain open to his party in its response to Sinn Féin members attending an unlawful protest in Portadown.
David Young and Mícheál Ó Scannáil

Breandan Mac Cionnaith (left) of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition speaks to media on Wednesday evening after leaving Hillsborough Castle.

Garvaghy Road residents say they will accept Drumcree deal if Orange Order do

Portadown Orange Order district master Nigel Dawson, Legal advisor to the Orange Order and spokesperson Jamie Bryson, and deputy district master of Portadown Orange Order Alastair Power at Hillsborough Castle for a meeting about the ongoing Drumcree parading dispute

Bryant ‘left in no doubt’ law must be applied over Drumcree parade – Orangeman

Orangemen wait at Drumcree as the Garvaghy Road remains blocked

Letter: Allow the law to take its course at Drumcree

Letters to editor

Letter: Look after one another amid Drumcree dispute

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill talks to media before Monday's UEFA Nations League game in Belfast against Hungary. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill faith in Northern Ireland 'huge potential' after 'bitter blow'

Portadown Orange men form up at Drumcree Church before standing down after being told by the police the Garvaghy Road is not clear Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Tale of two towns, the quiet waiting on the parade that didn't come

Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows, and his dog Cassie, in a party video broadcast on Friday.

Burrows says we're 'stronger together' as he calls on people to come home to UUP

Ulster Rugby’s David McCann during a press conference this week ahead of Friday's United Rugby Championship opener against Edinburgh. (Photo by: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's David McCann says extra squad depth crucial to successful season

The Garvaghy Road in Portadown

Garvaghy Road residents to ‘mobilise’ if parade approved

Lisa Dorrian's father John Dorrian, and her sisters Michelle (left) and Joanne Dorrian, at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, ahead of giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Assembly's Justice Committee. Lisa Dorrian, 25, from Bangor, Co Down, disappeared after attending a party at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert in February 2005. Police believe she was murdered, but her body has never been found and no one has been brought to justice over her disappearance

Families urge tougher sentences in ‘no-body’ murder cases

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant

Chris Bryant tells party leaders there will be no improvement on budget offer

Linfield manager David Healy (right) and Ruaidhri Higgins. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Why Ruaidhri Higgins feels Linfield boss David Healy is 'brilliant example'

Sam Henry with Mrs Brownlow, a traditional singer, taking down a song Photo courtesy of Coleraine Museum

Coleraine folk song collector honoured for preserving Ulster’s musical heritage

The DUP delegation led by Gavin Robinson MP talk with Portadown Orangement after meeting the Parades Commission on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Unionists agree plain reading of law should see Orangemen walk Garvaghy Road

Tyrone based Powerscreen celebrates 60 years with community-focused event

Councillor Joe Duffy, chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, joins recent Employment Academy graduates to highlight free events next week to connect Belfast jobseekers to employment opportunities

Free Belfast roadshows to connect jobseekers with new career opportunities

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson delivers his keynote speech to his party's conference at La Mon Hotel, Belfast. Picture date: Saturday September 19, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Sinn Fein ‘want a weak and divided unionism’ - DUP leader

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson MP poses for a portrait on a balcony at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast, ahead of the DUP party conference on Saturday (Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Robinson to make plea not to ‘gift wrap seats’ to Sinn Fein and Alliance

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton

MANAGER'S VIEW: Cliftonville boss pleased with win at difficult venue

The assembly is set to debate the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill next week

Stella O'Malley: Conversion bill will have chill effect on conventional therapy

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said his Bill will ensure councils have enforcement powers to tackle dilapidated and dangerous buildings and neglected sites.

New powers on dilapidated buildings 'could transform neighbourhoods’

Anti-assisted dying campaigners hold placards at a protest in London last year (photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

'I am still opposed' says DUP MP as assisted dying bill due in Commons again

Northern Ireland is not a failed place. It has competitive businesses, skilled workers, world-class agri-food, thriving industries, outstanding universities and a strong tourism offering, including the Giant’s Causeway, pictured

Jon Burrows: Unionism must think smarter and plan for the long term

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

The Met Office of the 2026/2 storm names list

Names for winter storms 2026/2027 revealed by Met Office

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Rodney McAree issues Dungannon Swifts transfer stance as window prepares to shut

Daniel Ingham won the Senior Manx Grand Prix in 2024

Hundreds join racer's widow on memorial lap for tragic TT rider Dan Ingham

DUP leader Gavin Robinson and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, speak to the ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the Culloden Hotel, Belfast, during his first visit to Northern Ireland since coming to office. Picture date: Wednesday August 26, 2026.

Robinson says Burnham has 'put to bed' speculation over a poll on Irish unity

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