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New Drinkaware research: More than three in five Northern Irish drinkers feel their country has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol

Northern Ireland's unhealthy relationship with alcohol revealed

Northern Ireland saw the largest annual percentage increase in start-up numbers of all the nations and regions in the UK, well ahead of Greater London (21.9% increase), East Anglia (17.6%) and Scotland (16.3%) Pictured highlighting October as a ‘milestone month’ is Ian Leonard, chair of R3 in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland start-ups almost double year-on-year, R3 research finds

Cathal Geoghegan, president, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

View: No game changing economic initiatives for NI

The judgment call on border poll rests with the secretary of state. According to the Belfast Agreement, a poll should be held, if at any time ‘it appears likely’ to the secretary of state that a majority of voters here want to become part of a separatist all-Ireland republic. That decision is entirely at the minister’s discretion and there is no need for him to set out any criteria

Letter: Threshold for success in any border poll should be raised

A snowy scene from Enniskillen during last winter. Picture by Andrew Paton/PressEye

Snow is set to fall on parts of the UK ahead of the Christmas period

Glenann Cottage is a beautifully restored, dog-friendly traditional whitewashed farmhouse in Co Antrim

Travel: Enjoy a short break at this cosy cottage

Rangers' Ross McCausland on his senior international debut for Northern Ireland against Finland during the Euro 2024 qualifying clash at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland and Rangers' Ross McCausland linked to Roma transfer

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey holds newborn son Kasper as he speaks with Garry Ringrose after the Rugby World Cup game against Scotland at Stade de France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey and newborn son share special World Cup moment

Signage on a shop window in Belfast in December 2021 asking customers to social distance. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland had lowest Covid deaths rate in UK, report states

Northern Ireland under-16's pictured prior to the Victory Shield clash against Republic of Ireland. Picture: Irish FA

Northern Ireland's Victory Shield campaign ends with loss to Republic of Ireland

If he becomes prime minister, as the polls are predicting, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will face calls for constitutional reform of the UK - and unionists must ensure they are part of the conversation

Letter: Unionists must be part of conversation on constitutional reform

New figures from the Trussell Trust reveal that the charity’s Northern Ireland network of food banks distributed a record number of emergency food parcels between April and September this year – more than ever before for this six-month period and the largest increase in the UK. Pictured are volunteers at Carrickfergus food bank and warehouse sorting food and other items into bags for collection

Over 39,300 food parcels distributed in NI - the largest increase in the UK

A view of debris and flood water in Sugar Island as the clear up begins in Newry Town, Co Down, which has been swamped by floodwater as the city's canal burst its banks amid heavy rainfall.

Storm Ciaran on way to UK with ‘danger to life’ amber weather warnings

Right to Life UK has used the 56th anniversary of the Abortion Act receiving royal assent to call on people to be proactive and lobby their politicians to introduce legislative safeguards for unborn babies

Catherine Robinson: Abortion laws are failing both women and unborn babies

Linfield's Jack Scott after scoring for the club against Loughgall earlier in the season. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield confirm exits of Jack Scott and John Robertson ‘with immediate effect’

Overdue invoices in Northern Ireland saw a 35.2% yearly drop last month, falling from 103,836 overdue invoices in September 2022 to 67,272 in 2023. Pictured is Ian Leonard, Northern Ireland chair at R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body

Overdue invoices in NI drop by over 35% year-on-year, R3 research shows
Overdue invoice numbers in Northern Ireland have fallen from 103,836 in September 2022 to 67,272 in September 2023 – a drop of 35.2%.

Pictured in September 1992 at the Ahoghill Horse Fair is Noreen Hamill, right, who was celebrating her 14th birthday at the fair with Pauline McKeown from Randalstown, and Charlie the pony. The premier championship award at the fair was awarded to Robert Campbell of Ballymena for his Clydesdale mare with foal. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Fewer migratory Irish agricultural labourers crossing the sea to find work (1909...

Kenny Shiels, pictured as manager of Northern Ireland Women during the Euro 2022 finals, has returned to the game with a position at Irish League club Moyola Park. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP)

Kenny Shiels 'couldn’t believe getting turned down' for Irish League jobs

Bobby Charlton won his 100th cap for England against Northern Ireland at Wembley. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland special fixture in Sir Bobby Charlton career

Northern Ireland escapes worst of the Storm Babet - third person has died

Northern Ireland escapes worst of the Storm Babet - third person has died

Rough seas at Donaghadee, Co. Down, as Storm Babet batters the coastline on Wednesday 18 October.
Picture by Graham Baalham-Curry/PressEye

Storm Babet poses risk to life in Scotland and batters NI

The Met Office has issued warnings across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England for Storm Babet. Infographic PA Graphics.

Storm Babet warning for Northern Ireland from Met Office

Weather warnings have been issued as Storm Babet is set to hit the UK and Ireland, following on from Storm Agnes in September. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Rain on the way as Storm Babet bring yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland

Jodie Scott is the marketing co-ordinator at Scott’s Crispy Onions in Aghadowey. The company has just won business for its crispy onions in Denmark

Tasty deal in Denmark for NI innovation-led Scott’s crispy onions

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will tell his party conference today that the UK government must undo the harm caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol

DUP leader: We'll say ‘no’ if any offer does not protect NI’s place in UK

Vital that any return of the Stormont power-sharing institutions must be accompanied by adequate funding - Donaldson

Return to power-sharing institutions must be accompanied by funding - Donaldson

Morning View

Editorial: Northern Ireland enjoys very generous financial support from London
News Letter editorial on Friday October 13 2023:

Ireland's Garry Ringrose (left) and Johnny Sexton celebrate last Saturday's victory over Scotland at the Stade de France in Paris

Ireland's Garry Ringrose inspired to make history against All Blacks

Alex McLeish at Ibrox as Rangers manager in 2004. (Photo by Chris Furlong/Getty Images)

Alex McLeish warning for new boss over Rangers fan expectations

Northern Ireland is one of five nations that will be hosting UEFA Euro 2028 matches. PIC: Irish FA

Social media reacts to news Northern Ireland are set to host Euro 2028 matches

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he is 'delighted' after the UK and Ireland's Euro 2028 bid was officially approved on Tuesday

Michael O'Neill 'delighted' after Euro 2028 bid approved

Map pinpointing Torr Head, and inset, an image of the RADAR station

Yours for £200,000: a broken-down old RADAR station

A packed room at Titanic Belfast enjoyed a gala dinner - organised by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland - to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III

Orange Order gala dinner to celebrate coronation of King Charles - 6 images

Ireland's Johnny Sexton and Garry Ringrose (left) celebrate victory over Scotland

Johnny Sexton fired up for huge All Blacks World Cup clash

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey celebrates victory with his new-born son Kasper after making his World Cup debut in Saturday's dominant victory over Scotland in Paris

World Cup debutant Stuart McCloskey celebrates Ireland win with newborn son

Ireland's Garry Ringrose (left) and Johnny Sexton celebrate victory over Scotland at the Stade de France in Paris

Andy Farrell relishing All Blacks clash after Ireland thump Scotland

Ireland's Iain Henderson scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at Stade de France in Paris against Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire).

Ireland see off Scotland to set up World Cup quarter-final tie with New Zealand

A woman clears away mess left by floodwater in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, as Scotland and northern parts of England are forecast to suffer extreme rainfall and flooding, whilst southern parts of the UK are set to bask in a late blast of summer over the weekend. The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for much of Scotland, and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) warned against perceiving the situation as "normal autumn". Picture date: Saturday October 7, 2023. Photo : Robert Perry/PA Wire

Scotland: A month’s rain fell in 24 hours, ‘danger to life’ warnings extended

Veteran Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has seamlessly returned from an absence of almost six months

Ireland v Scotland: 5 big talking points ahead of World Cup showdown

Ireland's James Lowe during a press conference after the team run at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown

Ireland's James Lowe during a press conference after the team run at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on Friday.

Ireland won't be complacent against Scotland says Lowe

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

Letters to editor

Letter: Why is milk sometimes cheaper than water?

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong spoke ahead of the upcoming World Cup clash against Scotland in Paris

Weight of expectation brings best out of Ireland squad, says Tadhg Furlong

Ireland's Robbie Henshaw (left) is an injury doubt for Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

NI-born coffee-to-go brand expands into Scotland with £2.5m distribution deal

Letter to the editor

Letter: When exactly would our place in the Union would become eroded, Doug?

Hoocker Dan Sheehan says Ireland are full aware of all the permutations going into Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Scotland

'Stupid' if Ireland weren't aware of Scotland permutations, says Dan Sheehan

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland World Cup collusion suggestions

Christmas is Royal Mail’s busiest period, with around double the normal number of parcels and stamped letters processed

Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers, including hundreds in NI

Ireland's Jack Conan is in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland.

Ireland's Jack Conan tells of relief after overcoming injury fright

Belfast Giants’ Mark Cooper celebrates scoring against the Dundee Stars during Friday night’s EIHL Challenge Cup game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Keefe praises ‘reponse’ as young Belfast Giants ‘still learning’

Prop Finlay Bealham says Ireland have work to do before their Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland.

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham says work to be done for Scots clash

Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates with fans after the final whistle following victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday

Ireland's Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them

Brandon Lodge in Sweden.

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