Belfast News Letter

The entire Western world is challenged by pervasive fiscal irresponsibility.

The DUP MLA who chairs Stormont’s justice committee has said he wants details of exactly how the killer Gary Anderson made off while out on temporary release.

Belfast’s Gilbert-Ash sees pre-tax profits rise from £6.8m in 2024 to £7.6m, despite turnover falling to £227m, with a strong order book pointing to further growth

A legal challenge has been launched that could see Belfast Council dragged through the courts over its decision to illuminate city hall in support of an abortion campaign.

MLAs are in line for another pay rise, with the basic salary for an Assembly member expected to jump by over £2,000 – something which has been attacked by the TUV, Sinn Fein and the Alliance Party.

Dumbarton manager Frank McKeown believes Northern Ireland youngster Mason Munn has “all the attributes to go far in the game” after joining the Scottish club on loan from Rangers.

The impact of provisions imposing certain EU rights standards on Northern Ireland without even the “veneer” of democratic accountability provided in other parts of the Irish Sea border deal is a “constitutional insult”, a TUV MP has told peers.

A summit between the Orange Order and DUP in Edinburgh has resulted in an appeal to the First Minister of Scotland to take part in future dialogue about strengthening links between the home nations of the UK.

One of the staples of Northern Ireland’s live music scene has cancelled all upcoming gigs for the rest of the year after its founder was diagnosed with a serious heart condition.

QPR fans who donated their old football shirts were given new ones.

The second pay increase for MLAs announced in a year has been described as “embarrassing” by Alliance deputy leader Eoin Tennyson.

The Northern Ireland Courts Service has confirmed an application for leave to appeal had been lodged by her legal team.

Former Cliftonville star Stephen Small believes Jim Magilton was one of few people capable of taking on a “massive job” which comes with immense pressure at Glentoran – but hopes he can now build on success with the Reds after rejecting the opportunity.

Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to the reopening of the borough council’s three leisure centres on bank holidays.

A planning application has been received by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for 37 proposed electrical vehicle (EV) charging units and associated infrastructure at Translink Newtownabbey bus depot at Monkstown Industrial Estate.

Multi-year deal will see CATAGEN’s Belfast-developed OMEGA Reactor technology installed at Roush’s Michigan facility as the company expands its catalyst testing capabilities in North America

The wealth management business is running its first TV advert.

Belfast’s Fusion Antibodies reports revenue growth and stronger cash position despite challenging market conditions

BPerfect launches new £216 Christmas beauty collection for £99.95, and featuring seven products making their debut

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb admits he’s delighted that “such a nice kid” Fraser Bryden has opened his goal account for the League Two club after joining in a six-figure move from Crusaders this summer.

Rory McIlroy got off to a flying start in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth but his round unravelled to leave fellow major champion Aaron Rai as the early clubhouse leader.

New findings from five years of community genetic testing in Northern Ireland have revealed notable levels of high‑risk genetic profiles associated with genetic haemochromatosis (GH), the province’s most common inherited condition.

A Londonderry woman living with end-stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has spoken about how Foyle Hospice's Day Therapy service has transformed her outlook on life, giving her renewed confidence, purpose and a reason to get up each morning.

HCLTech Pulse aims to modernise technology foundations for fast-growing businesses.

Paul Jordan will spearhead the Jackson Racing team’s debut in the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) at Frohburg in Germany this weekend.

Interested stakeholders from will tomorrow get a guided tour of the town's old primary school with a view to repurposing the derelict building for community use.

A key element of the Windsor Framework undermines the sovereignty of Northern Ireland within the UK – as well as the Good Friday Agreement, Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows has told peers.

Stormont MLAs are set to receive a £2,000 pay increase.

A farmers’ body has hit out after the price of fertiliser spiked by more than 25% over the course of a year, at the same time as fuel and energy costs spiralled.

The Ulster Unionist Party leader has rejected criticism from unionist rivals that he was foolish to offer to debate first minister Michelle O’Neill on “her case for a united Ireland”.

Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to the reopening of the borough council’s three leisure centres on bank holidays.

Catherine Connolly also said it is ‘for the people of Scotland to determine their future’.

RTÉ also said it would not broadcast the competition.

Former Glentoran captain Pete Batey has highlighted the importance of the club’s next boss appointment – and pinpointed an old team-mate “I'd be asking the question” to regarding the current vacancy.

Michelle O’Neill has been accused of “running away from scrutiny” over claims she is refusing to appear before a committee of MLAs to answer questions on the work of her department.

Londonderry’s FoodServe, Phase X Consulting and Creevagh Consulting Engineers target new markets across Britain, Europe, US and Middle East with Invest NI backing

Technology is helping Brits save 13 days a year by making everyday tasks faster.

The 1980s has been crowned Britain’s most standout decade, according to research.

The combined efforts of the Alliance Party and a BBC Journalist have failed to prevent a house extension in Stranmillis getting approval, which objectors say will negatively imapct an elderly resident.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he has ‘Cúpla focal’ which means knowing a ‘few words’ in Irish but said he has issues with its ‘politicisation’.

Party leader Gavin Robinson said the agenda recently at Stormont has led other voters to look again at his party.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he had met UUP Jon Burrows and sees to TUV leader Jim Allister regularly.

The Irish President met the US President in Dublin on Saturday.

New intake of nine trainee solicitors and one Law Degree Apprentice will gain practical experience, formal learning and mentoring at A&L Goodbody

Two Stormont departments are set to launch a joint independent review of the trials of the facts mechanism

BELFAST will be one of the headline locations when award-winning Welsh male voice choir Johns’ Boys embarks on its biggest ever UK and Ireland tour in 2027.

A new multi-day outdoor music event could come to Portrush next summer, with councillors backing plans in principle to use East Strand Car Park.

A new study reveals the AI skills most valuable to employers.

Children and young people in Strabane are set to benefit from new specialist learning resources after School of Thought CIC received £1,000 from Power NI’s Brighter Communities programme.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has hailed teenage sensation Braiden Graham as a “very talented player” – and declared “it’s important not to pigeonhole him in a position” with the ex-Linfield youngster possessing an ability to adapt.