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Portadown manager David Jeffrey issued an apology to the club’s supporters after his side’s winless Premiership run extended to eight matches with a 3-1 loss at Bangor – and declared “we need to learn lessons very quickly”.

Linfield boss David Healy labelled his team’s performance as ‘professional’ and ‘disciplined’ as they pocketed three vital Boyle Sports Premiership points against Crusaders at Windsor Park off a 1-0 win.

Portadown stand confident a transfer embargo placed on the club by FIFA remains "an administrative issue" which will be resolved via support from the Irish Football Association.

Northern Ireland’s justice minister said that a probe into the temporary release of on-the-run murderer Gary Anderson has found that information was not communicated to the Northern Ireland Prison Service following a court hearing.

Larne boss Gary Haveron has labelled Saturday’s derby contest at Carrick Rangers as “a mentality test” for his players.

Domino’s have poked fun at Tottenham Hotspurs' poor start to the Premier League season - with a cheeky ad placed outside its stadium.

A Co Tyrone pensioner is wanted in the Republic of Ireland to stand trial for allegedly committing a rape while on holiday, an extradition court heard today.

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists Irish League stars “at a certain age” need to be “realistic with international expectations” as an increased focus is placed on promoting top young talent from across the water.

Alison Hammond surprised some of Britain’s most dedicated people with dream holiday vouchers to thank them for their loyalty - after popping out of a giant cup of tea.

The party says it will bring in immigration officers to carry out checks of buses and trains crossing between north and south.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill heaped praise on teen sensation Ceadach O’Neill for how he has handled “a situation which is not created by us...or the player” regarding his international future – and revealed the topic wasn’t even discussed duri…

Coleraine have confirmed that two players have agreed contract extensions at The Showgrounds.

The 100th anniversary Senior TT will take centre stage at the Isle of Man TT in 2027 as part of a revised nine-race schedule, with the blue riband race moving back to its traditional Friday slot at the end of the festival.

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Some of the biggest names in the sci-fi world come into land in Ulster this weekend – but they might be hoping not to get snookered by a homegrown star, in the shape of sporting legend Dennis Taylor.

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Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has conceded “probably that’s it finished” in their pursuit of Ceadach O’Neill after the Arsenal teenager was selected in Northern Ireland’s squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures – but declared “I just…

Linguist Susie Dent is championing the word 'meekend' – in the hope that one day it might enter the dictionary.

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney says everyone at the club will continue to work hard as they aim to rediscover their magic touch in the BOYLE Sports Premiership.

Belfast is set to unveil the iconic landmarks selected as the city’s ‘Seven Wonders’, following a major public vote that attracted over 10,000 responses.

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Andy Burnham has used a meeting with Irish counterpart Micheal Martin to push for deeper ties between the UK and the European Union.

The News Letter understands Glentoran are set to make an approach for former Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough, who is now their main target to succeed Declan Devine.

A new book by two Northern Ireland historians to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration has described the American Revolution as "essentially a Glorious Revolution 2.0".

Ulster’s Mark McLernon finished the inaugural Quadcross World Championship season as runner-up after an exhausting year of racing and travelling.

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Power NI has partnered with IE Hub to provide customers with a simpler, more supportive way to share their financial circumstances – and access the help they need.

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Canadian comedy favourite Tom Stade is bringing his latest stand-up show to Belfast this autumn.

Almost 100 staff and clients from business organisations across Northern Ireland got behind the 2026 Mary Peters Trust Corporate Games on Friday, 11th September.

Little Heroes NI has been awarded £15,000 through the fifth annual AIB Community €1 Million Fund, as one of 11 UK charities selected by local communities to receive funding this year.

New research has revealed how Northern Ireland compares with the rest of the UK for producing Premium Bonds winners.

Over 120 women from across the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast for RenewableNI's annual Women in Renewables conference, a flagship event focused on supporting more women to enter, progress and lead within the industry.

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) were saddened to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton, the legendary American singer, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist.

A new study reveals that Belfast is among the cities where cosmetic surgery is least searched for.

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Irish premier Micheal Martin has said a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham is an opportunity to “inject further momentum” into the partnership between the two governments.

News Letter editorial on Friday September 18 2026

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The Portadown District of the Orange Order has said that a mediator has been appointed to enable talks over a new Drumcree parade.

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Andy Burnham will host Irish leader Micheal Martin in Manchester to discuss boosting trade, security, and working with the EU.

The British and Irish administrations have been “directly challenged” to engage in the “very necessary” preparations for a referendum on Irish unity.

A man aged 70 has been arrested in the Dungannon area for extradition to the Republic to face sex offence charges.

The public in Mid Ulster are being invited to recycle their Halloween costumes and Christmas jumpers.

Prices of road fuel and home heating oil have surged unusually steeply in the past week, new data shows.

The country came to town last night for the NI Farming Awards 2026.

The grades are out – and one university in Northern Ireland has hit the top 30 in a leaderboard of the UK’s best facilities.