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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told party members that he's not fixated by timeframes amid speculation that a deal is imminent. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Donaldson: Green lane neither 'acceptable or practical'

The central issue therefore is whether EU law continues to apply to goods moving within the UK internal market, writes Jamie Bryson

Letter: Unionism must stand firm

The DUP should not return to the assembly until the Northern Ireland Protocol, which will cause widening separation with the rest of the UK, is scrapped. Westminster considers power-sharing devolved government to be an essential part of a process designed to secure an all Ireland

Bob McCartney: Staying out of Stormont is only card left against Irish unity

Morning View

Editorial: Rishi Sunak must now push through the Rwanda immigration plan

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie has reacted to the sacking of Suella Braverman and appointment of David Cameron. Pictured here at Stormont Castle in Belfast in June.

UUP react to 'turmoil' at Westminster

King Charles delivers a speech, setting out the government’s plan, beside Queen Camilla at yesterday’s State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords. Photo: Leon Neal/PA Wire

King's Speech: Northern Ireland more and more a place apart says Jim Allister

King Charles III delivers a speech beside Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London on Tuesday morning. It was King Charles's first King's speech as monarch, having previously deputised for the late Queen to open parliamentary sessions. Photo: Leon Neal/PA Wire

King: Government will 'strengthen' Union - but no mention of NI or trade border

King Charles II

King's Speech: unionists must be wary of any 'spin' around NI Protocol problems

Jenni Brennan of start-up Porridge Melts has developed new flavours for porridge using chocolate truffle shells

Jenni peps up porridge with tasty chocolate melts

The Royal Navy Museum's official portrait of Admiral Viscount Nelson which is considered to be the best likeness of the great man and is typical in it's view of him from his left side. Britain's most famous sailor favoured this view perhaps because his most visible battle wounds were to his right. Nelson died at the of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 after being injured several times in previous conflicts. He lost the sight in his right eye at the Battle of Corsica in 1794 after being struck by shrapnel, he was shot in the arm while leading a boarding party at Tenerife in 1797 which was consequently amputated to avoid infection and suffered further head injuries at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 which left him with a sizeable scar over his right eye. Information has just come to light that Britain's greatest sailor only had half a brow above his right eye, so consequently the museum has acted swiftly to ensure their life-size wax work of the hero is anatomically correct. The 200th anniversary of Nelson's great victory against the French at Trafalgar is being celebrated this year with a series of nautical events called Sea Britain. Picture: PA

Legendary Lord Nelson is remembered on the centenary of his death (1905)

A pro-Palestine demonstration took place in Belfast on Saturday

TUV criticise Michelle O'Neill for attending pro-Palestine rally

Buildings destroyed in the Israeli bombardment on al-Zahra, on the outskirts of Gaza City, on Friday. We know from our own history of tit-for-tat sectarian killings the temptation is to hit back harder in the hope of deterring the other side, but this does not bring peace (AP Photo/Ali Mahmoud)

Letter: Israel's use of overwhelming force has not worked in the past

Morning View

Editorial: Rishi Sunak has done UK proud in his unwavering support for Israel

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Sunak support for DUP's east-west council plan to strengthen the Union

The Mall Presbyterian church, Armagh city. Picture: Billy Maxwell

Marking the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade movement

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
Today I will deliver my keynote address to my party as the leader of unionism. I do so at a time when many tens of thousands of unionists across Northern Ireland look to us to provide them with leadership in securing and promoting a stronger Northern Ireland within the Union.

Letters to editor

Letter: State can be dismantled without breaching agreement

Jim Magilton in action for Northern Ireland. PIC: Pacemaker

Jim Magilton: Home Euros can inspire next generation of Northern Ireland stars

The recent attacks on Israel have claimed over 1,000 lives. Hamas yesterday said it will not negotiate with Israel about the hostages it has captured until the fighting is over
(AP Photo/Hatem Ali)

Letter: Comments by Sir Keir Starmer on Northern Ireland and Hamas are welcome

A computer generated image of how the redeveloped Casement Park would look. Photo: Ulster GAA

Brian McAvoy: Casement Park can help unite people of Northern Ireland

A computer generated image of how Casement Park will look after the redevelopment. Photo: Ulster GAA

Row over Casement as Euro 2028 venue continues with Sinn Fein branded 'petty'

Artemis Technologies electric foiling demonstrator workboat, Pioneer of Belfast, carrying Baroness Goldie, Minister of State for Defence, during her visit to Belfast. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Defence minister praises Northern Ireland industry as she boards ‘flying ferry’

Leo Varadkar, pictured at a previous Downing Street press conference

Irish premier Leo Varadkar declares his 'love' for the United Kingdom

Morning View

Editorial: Prime Minister gives a good speech but barely mentions NI

The DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in Annalong in Co Down at a DUP business engagement event on Friday. He says respect for the principle of consent and Northern Ireland’s economic place in the Union is a pre-requisite for unionists. The democratic deficit must also be restored Pic by Press Eye

Jeffrey Donaldson: Windsor Framework does not go far enough

Letter to the editor

Letter: On Ulster Day anniversary, Union is still our number one issue

Yellow weather warning for large parts of UK

Weather warnings issued for high winds which could be significantly disruptive
Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland and large parts of GB

NIFL CEO, Gerard Lawlor, pictured at the launch of the new NIFL Strategy alongside NIFL Chair, Colin Kennedy, and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Mills. PIC: Press Eye / Phil Magowan

Gerard Lawlor: It's time to have adult conversations about calendar change

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The Windsor Agreement was announced earlier this year and the Government has stated its unwillingness to re-open its terms

Letter: Unionist leaders must remain determined to undo wrongs

The British Isles have been a natural cultural and geographical entity for centuries. The unfortunate secession of part of these islands in 1921 was a result of a particularly vicious form of 19th and early 20th century militaristic European nationalism talking a hold on sections of Irish society

Letter: A united Ireland yes, but one that is in the UK

The Assembly Chamber at Parliament Buildings. ‘Rigorous implementers’ of the NI Protocol are in the majority at Stormont and therefore a return of the powersharing executive would 'inevitably be an aid, not an obstacle, to protocol rule', writes Jim Allister

Letter: Seven reasons why Stormont cannot return while the protocol remains

The then UK chief trade negotiator, David Frost looks on as Prime Minister Boris Johnson signs the EU-UK Trade deal at 10 Downing Street, on December 30, 2020. How stupid they were to think the damaging effects of the Irish Sea border would see to its own demise. Ceding NI was far more likely. Photo: Leon Neal/PA Wire

Ben Habib: Johnson and Frost knew we weren’t leaving EU as one United Kingdom

The 2023 United Kingdom Congress on Obesity (UKCO) conference will take place at Queens University Belfast this week.
Photo: European Coalition for People living with Obesity

Over 25% have obesity in NI, says academic calling for services

Wallace Thompson pictured at home on outskirts of Belfast for 2011 News Letter interview. By using the term ‘New Ireland’ in a recent Belfast Telegraph interview he is seeming to accept the notion of a more welcoming Ireland yet support for the IRA is growing. Photo Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press

Ben Lowry: NI faces big challenges but is not on its way out of the UK

Mercury Prize 2023 with Free Now: Album of the Year

Thursday: Mercury Prize 2023 with Free Now: Album of the Year (BBC4, 9pm)

Morning View

Editorial: Crowds in Ballymena pay tribute to the town's proud tradition

Aghadowey Presbyterian church, Co Londonderry. Picture: Billy Maxwell

Billy Kennedy Churches: Need to protect religious freedom in the workplace

The self-proclaimed 'hardmen' of Brexit are as wet as the Irish Sea. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris (left) and Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker will not like the reality of the DUP commitments

Jamie Bryson: DUP can't backslide and Heaton-Harris and Baker must learn that

SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone, President of the National Conference of State Legislators, Robin Vos, Senator Shannon O'Brien of Montana, and Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Alex Maskey, during a visit by the American Irish State Legislator Caucus at Parliament Buildings in Stormont, Belfast. Picture date: Thursday August 24, 2023. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Emma Little Pengelly: Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom damaged

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long and Andrew Muir speaking to the media following a meeting with the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Jayne Brady, at Stormont Castle in Belfast. Picture date: Thursday August 17, 2023. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Jeffrey Donaldson: Myth that Northern Ireland excessively funded

If bringing Stormont down was the right thing to do, then there would be a logical outcome to that approach

Doug Beattie: Being in the arena is better than being outside

The port of Larne, which will become a frontier checking point for goods. Although the UK government announced that a green lane ‘removes any sense of a border in the Irish Sea’, such a claim is generally treated with some scepticism. Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press

Analysis: How green is the Green Lane for goods under the Windsor Framework?

We will all suffer in Northern Ireland after October 1 as a result of the actions of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. Picture Leon Neal/PA Wire

Sammy Wilson: Business groups should stop being so cowardly about the framework

It is useful that we are not part of a continental land mass. We are economically and technologically advanced, and militarily strong. We speak English and have important allies. We have great universities and motivated people. We are generous with our aid to others

Letter: If we can keep the UK intact it could be a beacon for the rest of world

Baroness Kate Hoey has warned against any political "fudge" on the union when it comes to restoring Stormont. Photo: PA

Bryson and Hoey warn of 'fudge' in DUP returning to Stormont

Letters to editor

Letter: This generation does not want to know about atrocities 30 years ago

Morning View

Editorial: Slow house sales are the latest sign of strange property market in NI

Guests get an up-close view of a drumming demonstration at the Queen’s University event. Photo by Graham Baalham-Curry

Samuel Morrison: It was good to see a QUB event recognising culture of Orangeism

Jamie Bryson: Attack on court is an attack on the state itself

The time taken by peers has rendered their conclusions irrelevant. The framework is happening. PA Photo: Jamie Wiseman/Daily Mail/NPA rota

Ben Habib: It’s taken peers months to highlight framework problems I did in days

Diagnostics and stroke colleagues involved in introducing the latest AI (artificial intelligence) technology to help to identify the most suitable treatments for stroke patients at Daisy Hill Hospital

Artificial intelligence being used to help stroke patients receive care

Border road crossing at Pettigo. Photo: Mark Rainey

Visitor registration scheme's 'negative impact' on cross-border tourist numbers

The huge Craigyhill bonfire in Larne seen before it was lit on July 11. Do not assume that if every Eleventh Night bonfire in 2024 was free of posters, flags and effigies, kept to a safe size and cleaned up by the organisers criticism of events around the Twelfth would cease. Photo by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye

Samuel Morrison: Twelfth hated as the antithesis of what we're told to embrace

Morning View

Editorial: Politicians missing the point on the legacy of terrorism

People on Monday a day before the burning of the Corcrain bonfire in Portadown. The Eleventh Night focus in much of Northern Ireland is now on huge pyres, not the tradition and celebration of the date, says Lord Empey. And how can anybody think they can advance loyalism by attacking ambulance staff?
Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Reg Empey: Sussex has a bonfire model from which Northern Ireland could learn