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Police are probing links between hoax threats last month and today. Photo: PressEye

Police probe links between last month's school bomb hoax and new threat today

Glentoran owner Ali Pour with manager Duncan Ferguson. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Ex-Glentoran boss highlights 'massive thing' for board in Duncan Ferguson call

Rangers' Findlay Curtis insists he is there for the long run at Rangers and Scotland. Photo by Andrew Milligan/Press Association.

Findlay Curtis eager to become Rangers regular under Derek McInnes

Kevin O'Hara heads off after firing Larne in front on Friday against Portadown across the Boyle Sports Premiership. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League team gains thanks to striker milestone 'trying to be more selfish'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered to work with devolved governments to put more decision-making in the hands of regions and cities.

Burnham offers to work with devolved governments to spread power to regions

Stormont finance minister John O’Dowd

O’Dowd wants £100 support payments to reach householders in NI

Duncan Ferguson will take charge of Glentoran for the first time on Friday. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Duncan Ferguson 'was like a father figure' for ex-Irish League star

The State Hospital in Carstairs, South Lanarkshire is the only high-security psychiatric facility in Scotland, providing secure mental health services for patients from Scotland and Northern Ireland.

‘No progress’ on issue of daytime confinement at State Hospital

Duncan Ferguson confirmed this week as Glentoran manager. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Four-decade Irish League veteran has 'interested' eye on Duncan Ferguson arrival

The UK is braced for "damaging" winds and heavy downpours with two named storms expected to wreak disruption on Friday and over the weekend

UK faces ‘winter of greater flooding’, Burnham warns amid severe weather

A wet start: The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain from Storm Austen across Northern Ireland at 6am on Friday.

Storm Austen to hit NI with heavy rain - but province to dodge worst of weather

Duncan Ferguson at The BetMcLean Oval following his appointment as Glentoran first-team manager on a multi-year contract. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

Duncan Ferguson's first words as Glentoran boss after surprise Irish League move

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ballymena United debutant makes immediate impact after Irish League return

Clarke Nillar, founding managing director of Millar Moo with Tesco buying manager David Thompson and Andrea Millar, a director of Millar Moo

Dunmurry flavoured milk brand continues to “moove” with Tesco NI

Two RAF Typhoon jet fighters shook homes over greater Belfast area while intercepting a suspicious aircraft.

RAF Typhoon fighters intercept suspicious aircraft over Belfast

Northern Ireland construction firm Henry Brothers has secured three contracts worth a combined £2.55m to deliver infrastructure projects for Babcock International Group at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde in Scotland

NI construction firm wins £2.55m in deals to upgrade submarine base facilities
Henry Brothers will deliver three infrastructure projects at HMNB Clyde, including security upgrades and refurbishment work supporting the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet
Claire Cartmill

The fibre bottles are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp, contain no hidden plastic and are recyclable

Ad Feature Pulpex opens first commercial fibre bottle manufacturing facility

Rangers' Lawrence Shankland suffered a hamstring injury against Motherwell at Ibrox on September 5. (Photo by Steve Welsh/PA Wire)

Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland 'getting there slowly' after surgery

Mphasis announced it will extend its work with Social Security Scotland

Ad Feature Mphasis strengthens partnership with Social Security Scotland

Mist and fog are forecast before a temperature drop brings overnight frost in a change to more autumnal weather for the UK.

Temperatures to drop with overnight frost in change to more autumnal weather

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch on stage during the Conservative Party conference at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

‘Tories fighting to keep our country united’ amid independence talk – Badenoch

Northern Ireland U21 international Francis Turley has joined Dumbarton on loan. (Photo by Dumbarton FC)

Former Glentoran youngster hailed as 'a talent' makes Scotland loan move

Andrew Irwin on the MET fonaCAB Racing Ducati at Assen in the Netherlands. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Andrew Irwin 'open-minded' for Donington Park BSB round after injury return

Chart produced by Nationwide today showing Northern Ireland far out in the lead of house price growth in the UK

Increase in Northern Irish house prices far outstripping the rest of the UK

Lisa Bowman on show for Northern Ireland’s netball squad during the summer Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Three-day Northern Ireland goal for Lisa Bowman's 15-year World Cup dream

Nationalist leaders met in Cardiff last week for a summit. Pic: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Letter: Awakening English nationalism is greatest danger to UK

Sinn Fein said there was ‘no alternative’ to violence during the Troubles

Letter: GB parties must explain stance on NI Troubles terrorism
A letter from Kenny Donaldson:
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Rangers left-back James Penrice. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Rangers' James Penrice covets Scotland chance but focused on Ibrox career

Celebrating 39 years of unbroken partnership between Stena Line and Stranraer FC are (left to right): Stena Line’s Carly Miller, Evan Dunne, Lewis Dobbie, Daniel McManus from Stranraer FC and Stena Line’s Moray Ferguson, also a former Stranraer FC reserve player

Stena Line and Stranraer FC mark 39 years of record-breaking partnership

Northern Ireland population growth slows new figures show

Northern Ireland population growth slows as international migration declines

Stormont is funded fairly but has chosen to spend money for things which we can’t sustain

Letter: Unionist politicians must end begging bowl mentality

Morning View

Editorial: Lessons must be learned after air traffic control issues

A Nats spokesperson said Monday’s incident had been caused by an issue at its Prestwick centre in Scotland, which has since been fixed.

Airlines demand action after second air traffic control issue in a fortnight

Rory O'Connor with baby son Patrick, who needed serious neo-natal care after being born prematurely

Dad aims to break NI to Scotland record for hospital that saved newborn son

Catherine Connolly told reporters in Glasgow on Thursday that it is “for the people of Scotland to determine their future” when it comes to independence.

Irish president discussed ‘importance of self-determination’ with Swinney

Irish president meets King during official visit to Scotland

(left to right) First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill, during a meeting at Voco St. David's Cardiff, to discuss the "pursuit of a different attitude" from the UK Government and the future of independence for their respective countries.

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

Jobseekers can search vacancies by trade and location, explore pay and career guides. (File picture via Pexels). Explore the platform at UK Trade Jobs: https://uktradejobs.com/.

NI AI firm launches UK platform connecting tradespeople, learners and employers

Dr Marie Macklin CBE met with Lord Dodds and Phillip Brett MLA in Westminster earlier this month.

New generation of unionists to build UK network at Scottish summit

First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald during a meeting at Voco St. David's Cardiff, to discuss the "pursuit of a different attitude" from the UK Government and the future of independence for their respective countries. Picture date: Monday September 14, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Downing Street says constitutional debate not Andy Burnham’s focus

Stormont First Minister Michelle O'Neill

Michelle O'Neill accused of trying to 'weaponise role of First Minister'

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

The Downshire Guiding Star Flute in the major annual competition in the town last September.

Excitement builds for one of Northern Ireland's biggest parades of the year

Morning View

Editorial: No World Cup but medals story of the summer

Drumbo Park, the popular greyhound racing track near Lisburn, has closed with immediate effect, it was announced on Monday

Dogs Trust hopes closure leads to 'beginning of the end' for greyhound racing

There have been 795 bluetongue cases recorded across England, Scotland and Wales during the 2026/27 season

Ministers ‘asleep at wheel’ on bluetongue

Rangers' Lawrence Shankland celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game at Falkirk Stadium. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Derek McInness hails 'proper captain's performance' in Rangers win

Northern Ireland international Conor McMenamin at The BetMcLean Oval after completing his return to Glentoran from Coleraine. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

Glentoran coach feels Conor McMenamin 'better player now'

Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'I didn’t think it was ideal' - Coleraine boss explains Conor McMenamin exit

Conor McMenamin celebrating a goal for Glentoran in 2022. The 31-year-old is expected to complete a shock transfer to Glentoran from Coleraine before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1, just 10 weeks after returning to the Irish League from Scotland. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

International's shock move between rivals 10 weeks after Irish League return

Northern Ireland's Justin Devenny. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland star linked with £6million move to Celtic from Crystal Palace

Noah McDonnell (left) and Mikey Harkin will spend the season on loan with H&W Welders. (Photo by H&W Welders FC)

Larne confirm return of Northern Ireland U19 star from Aberdeen

Shaun Want (left) celebrates after Larne's Conference League win over KAA Gent. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Former Larne star backed to be 'great addition' after Scotland club move

Glentoran have signed Ethan Schilte-Brown. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

'All the attributes' for Canada-born Irish League signing via MLS and Scotland

FIFA president Gianni Infantino. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Irish FA confirms move to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

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