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Blue-green algae at Battery Harbour on Lough Neagh near Cookstown

Hundreds of farmers caught in Lough Neagh legal battle

Belfast's Windsor Park is one of 19 stadiums proposed to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

NI hosting World Cup moves one step closer as Windsor Park plans revealed

‘Bryson bounce’ not in Northern Ireland’s interests, says DUP leader

Rev Dr Norman Hamilton OBE, Presbyterian Church

Thought for the week: Marking harvestime - the timely season of giving

After decades away, Drumcree is back in the headlines

Letter: Drumcree is more than unionism vs nationalism

Prime Minister Andy Burnham gets emotional as he speaks about his father Roy whilst delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool last week

Letter: Unionists should be buoyed by PM Union pledge

Morning View

Editorial: Welcome plan to ease the fuel crisis facing us all this winter

Morning View

Editorial: Touching tribute to all who served throughout the Troubles

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant speaking during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Bryant thanks people who kept Northern Ireland functioning during the Troubles

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

Letter: Awakening English nationalism is greatest danger to UK

Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows has pressed Michelle O’Neill to take up his challenge of a public head-to-head debate on Irish unity.

UUP chief challenges Michelle O’Neill to head-to-head debate on Irish unity

UUP Leader Jon Burrows speaking to the media in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Pic: Mark Marlow/PA Wire

Jon Burrows rejects TUV criticism over Michelle O'Neill debate offer

(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, on Monday, to discuss the "pursuit of a different attitude" from the UK Government and the future of independence for their respective countries

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Unionists can take unification off their worry list

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

UUP Leader Jon Burrows speaking to the media in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photo: Mark Marlow/PA Wire

Jon Burrows says nationalist 'circus' in Cardiff changes nothing

Morning View

Editorial: MPs made the right decision on assisted suicide law
News Letter editorial on Saturday September 12, 2026:
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The proposed charging hub next to Creagh Roundabout, would cater for both cars and heavy goods vehicles. Image: Mid Ulster planning portal

Transport body endorses HGV EV charging bays plans for Toomebridge

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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

Why does the UK government appear hesitant to speak with confidence about the Union?

Letters: Fears over government commitment to the Union

Each year, a significant proportion of the electricity produced by Northern Ireland's wind farms cannot be used because the electricity grid is unable to absorb it when demand is low or because there is insufficient capacity to transport it to where it is needed

Sammy Wilson: Innovative scheme reduces fuel poverty and wasted electricity

Morning View

Editorial: No drought here yet, but dry weather is still a worry for farms

Irish immigration officials checking bus passengers just across the border under Operation Sonnet.

Tories would replicate Irish government's immigration checks at NI border

Maiden City Soccer under 12s celebrate Foyle Cup trophy joy, with Corey Walsh (left) and Declan Travers representing sponsors Seagate. (Photo by Jim McCafferty Photography)

Record-breaking Foyle Cup week just ‘fantastic’

Michelle O'Neill (fourth left) at Dublin Pride parade in 2023. The First Minister has long courted LGBTQ+ organisations. Photo: Nick Bradshaw/PA Wire

Opinion: Irish nationalism has a problem with letting women speak

Sir Chris Bryant leaving number 10 Downing Street, after becoming NI Secretary. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Bryant wants a 'strong Northern Ireland in a strong United Kingdom'

Newly confirmed Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has a selfie taken as he leaves after speaking with local stakeholders and party supporters about his plan to deliver good growth in every postcode across the country, during a visit to Gravesend Town Pier in Kent. The former Greater Manchester mayor, who returned to Westminster last month as Makerfield MP, will take over as prime minister and enter No 10 on Monday. Picture date: Friday July 17, 2026.

DUP leader urges Burnham to break from Starmer's 'failed agenda'
The DUP says the new leader of the Labour Party must make a decisive break from the “failed agenda of the Starmer years”.
David Thompson

Morning View

Editorial: Vaping has helped adults quit smoking, but kids clampdown welcome

Jim Shannon MP (centre, seated) has been re-elected as worshipful master of the Houses of Parliament Orange Lodge. DUP leader Gavin Robinson (left, standing) is his deputy.

Strangford MP re-elected as head of parliament Orange Lodge

New migrants have added to already ‘colossal’ immigration numbers in UK

Lord Reg Empey: Immigration into the UK is not under control

Northern Ireland workers earn, on average, less than their counterparts in Great Britain

Letter: DUP's fiscal policy doesn't add up

Morning View

Editorial: A new Irish plan to destroy the United Kingdom

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band claimed victory in the UK Pipe Band Championships at Grove Playing Fields in Belfast

UK Pipe Band Championships in Belfast hit the right note

Hilary Benn was pressed over an exchange with Jim Allister this week (Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Hilary Benn pressed over reaction to 'alien culture' beheading remark

Police at the scene of Monday's knife attack off Belfast's Antrim Road yesterday

Dismissing TUV 'alien culture' remark 'out of order' - England's first Muslim MP

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the Memorial Tournament in Muirfield Village. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's US Open gameplan 'to try to get ahead' after Memorial lessons

Doug Beattie has been fighting for his political future since it was mooted that he may be deselected for next year's assembly elections

Letter: Beattie deselection would be a big blunder

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the US PGA Championship. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

How much prize money did Rory McIlroy earn at US PGA Championship 2026?

Gareth Gault founded The Grassmen in 2009, and is unimpressed with the UK government's record

Windsor Framework a 'disaster' says Grassmen boss

An artist's impression of the commemorative stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary which is to be installed in the grounds of Stormont

Letter: Five years on, still no NI centenary stone in place

Susan Smith (left) and Marion Calder (right) co-directors of For Women Scotland outside the Supreme Court in London. Photo: Lucy North/PA Wire

Clear guidance needed now on Supreme Court sex ruling - DUP leader

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Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows has called for Rory McIlroy to be knighted following his historic back-to-back Masters victories

The time has come for Rory McIlroy to be knighted says UUP leader Jon Burrows

Five new members were appointed to the Board of Invest NI

Letter: Questions must be asked over appointments

The RMS Titanic is recreated using drones to mark the start of the BBC’s Made Of Here marketing campaign in Northern Ireland. The drone display is inspired by the four-part series Titanic Sinks Tonight.

BBC lights up Belfast Harbour with stunning 'recreation' of RMS Titanic

There is no body of evidence that a referendum would result in Northern Ireland leaving the UK

Philip Smith: Too many benefits to being in the Union to risk leaving it

Bertie Ahern said we should draw a line under the past after the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998

Letter: Door closed on justice for Troubles victims?

Reform UK MP Danny Kruger (left) and TUV leader Jim Allister at the TUV conference at the Royal Hotel Cookstown. Picture date: Saturday March 21, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Claudia Savage/PA Wire

TUV conference: Reform MP pledges 'one border one crown'

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Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the launch of this year’s Washington Ireland Progam in Washington DC, which encourages "emerging leaders". Photo: NI Executive.

Deputy First Minister says NI presence in Washington important for investment

Sir Keir Starmer responds to a News Letter question at the Atlas Women's centre in Lisburn, but he did not fully answer the query. Pic Ben Lowry on Thursday March 12 2026

Ben Lowry: Starmer had no answer to my query about Ireland suing UK

Northern Ireland U17 international Chris Atherton has switched international allegiance. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Record-breaking former Irish League teen and NI youth ace switches allegiance

DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP called for the establishment of a pro-Union voting bloc. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Alliance 'chief advocates for anti-common-sense brigade' – DUP leader

Our children are being let down by our politicians in power it is scandalous.

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