Belfast News Letter

Blue Lights actor Frank Blake has praised the show as “so special”, saying it presents Belfast in a “genuine human” way.

The Belfast-set show will return for a fourth series this month.

The 56-year-old actor will reprise his role as officer Gerry Cliff.

With 36 shades to choose from, e.l.f.

The leaders of 11 groups, including the Bogside Residents and a Lower Ormeau group pledged their ‘full support’ for Garvaghy Road residents.

Relatives of Omagh bomb victims have said the next phase of hearings at a public inquiry will be “pivotal”.

A letter from Ben Sharkey:

A letter from Sir Reg Empey:

Hopefully one of the benefits of President Donald Trump’s two-day pit stop visit to Southern Ireland earlier this month will be to finally convince the Dublin administration that Eire needs to sign up to full membership of NATO given Vladimir Putin’s desi…

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is set to host the Institute of Biomedical Science’s Learning Lab on 26th and 27th September 2026.

Dalradian’s 2025 Responsible Business Report says environmental responsibility remains central to the company’s plans for a modern, light-footprint underground mine in County Tyrone, while also setting out how the project could support UK and EU ambitions…

230 nurseries and schools closed for more than 5 days due to extreme weather in the period 2019-26.

As more and more of Gen Z reach adulthood and enter the workforce, many people complain they are workshy or lack basic employability skills.

Belfast International Airport said it is experiencing “some delays to flights” after a Nats air traffic control issue on Monday morning.

Newly refreshed Belfast Boucher store features new, trending beauty, health and wellness brands

TRUE CRIME will be airing three new investigation series this week.

TP ICAP now employs more than 480 people in Belfast, with new City Quays base creating capacity for a further 150 jobs

The Boatyard Distillery will increase annual capacity from 300,000 to more than 1.6 million bottles and create three new jobs

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has said she wants to personally apologise to the family of Karol Kelly whose murderer remains on the run.

The funeral of Second World War veteran Norman Irwin, who died at the age of 107, has heard how he lived a remarkable life and was a “hero” in the world.

Thompson’s is encouraging homeowners to weatherproof their hones ahead of storm season.

News Letter editorial on Monday September 21 2026

Thomas Sinclair was the most eminent Presbyterian layman of his generation; he was a man of strong and reforming social commitment; he was a businessman by profession; in politics, he was a Liberal; he was a political strategist and organiser; and he was a

One five-star shopper says they managed to fit two weeks' worth of clothes into this £25.49 cabin suitcase, which has a 34-litre capacity and four spinner wheels.

Rory McIlroy has closed the gap on Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed to less than 310 points after finishing joint-second in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Magherafelt rider Paul Jordan apologised to his Jackson Racing team after crashing in the wet at the final round of the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) at Frohburg in Germany on Sunday.

Portadown Orangemen have warned the Parades Commission that it must press ahead with its mediation process and not allow a Garvaghy Road residents group a veto over the process, the News Letter understands.

Broadband customers are being urged to check one easily overlooked detail that could be adding hundreds of pounds a year to household bills.

Paddy McCourt admits Glentoran “don’t know how long” summer signing Conor McMenamin will be out of action for after suffering an injury during their midweek defeat to Coleraine – but hopes star striker Pat Hoban’s return is imminent.

Dungannon’s Adam Brown won the Life Pass David Wood Trophy at his first attempt after taking up an offer to ride for Ballycastle team Parker Transport Racing at Bishopscourt in Co Down.

Police have deployed stingers to stop e-bike riders careering through the streets of Belfast – including riding the wrong way down the Westlink on Saturday night.

Carl Phillips was crowned SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike champion for the second successive year after retaining his title with a terrific treble at Sunday’s penultimate round of the championship.

Two people are under arrest after the PSNI raided a property in east Londonderry city.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill believes his “brilliant experience” at the World Cup can bring benefits to the nation – both in terms of contacts and strategy as the country aim to continue making positive strides.

A man has been dragged from his vehicle and beaten in Banbridge.

A man suspected of GBH has been released on bail.

Stormont’s justice minister must explain why she defended the actions of prison authorities over their handling of events leading up to a violent prisoner escaping custody, in light of a court ruling highlighting “catastrophic failures”, UUP leader Jon Bu…

Michael O’Neill insists promoting young players is “not new for Northern Ireland” with a host of talented teenagers worthy of their place in his squad – and declared he would “never” give out senior caps just to win an eligibility race.

A man is under arrest on suspicion of damaging one of Northern Ireland’s best-known pieces of public art.

Former Coleraine manager Dean Shiels has ruled himself out of the running for the vacancy at Glentoran – saying “I don’t think I would suit Glentoran with the way of thinking”.

Rangers racked up a second win over Celtic in eight days as boos rung around an all-green Parkhead following a 1-0 defeat by the Light Blues.

Five people have been hospitalised following a crash in the south Antrim area.

The funeral of a former soldier who was thought to be Northern Ireland’s oldest man has been told of his “extraordinary” life and times.

Paddy McCourt hopes Glentoran are closing in on appointing their next manager because “I think the players need it now” – and revealed former boss Declan Devine was “the first to text me” after ending a four-game winless Premiership run by beating Clifton…

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists Jamie Donley has “got all the attributes of a top young player” and hopes a loan move to Luton Town can act as a positive platform.

Carl Phillips is on the cusp of retaining the SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike Championship following a double at the Life Pass David Wood Trophy races on Sunday at Bishopscourt in Co Down.

Unionists who think Northern Ireland would be better off under direct rule need to “get real” – the DUP deputy First Minister has told her party conference.

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree insists his side have “to improve and be better” after conceding “we weren’t good” during their 1-1 Premiership draw with Ballymena United.

Sinn Fein are hoping for a “weakened and divided unionism” as a result of voters “staying at home, or voting for parties that spend more timing attacking fellow unionists”, the DUP leader has said.

Larne manager Gary Haveron hailed hat-trick hero Paul O’Neill with his hard work rewarded by netting a treble in Saturday’s 5-2 Premiership victory over Carrick Rangers.