Belfast News Letter

McDonald’s is bringing McHappy Day to Northern Ireland this September, with a pledge to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Ireland and Ronald McDonald House UK.

From Cyprus and the Greek Islands to Morocco and Mexico, these are the destinations to consider if you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer.

A 14-year-old girl has suffered serious head injuries following a report she was struck on the head with a rock in Co Antrim.

Seven cars have been extensively damaged in a suspected arson attack in Co Londonderry.

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To mark Organ Donation Week, the Public Health Agency is urging everyone in Northern Ireland to record their organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and to tell family and friends, so there is no doubt about their wishes.

Newborns could be missing out on £4,000 in savings because their parents don't open an account for them until the age of five.

A man has been arrested in Liverpool in connection with the investigation into the murder of Robert Lawlor in Belfast.

Brewer recalls products because some cans may become over-pressurised and rupture unexpectedly.

News Letter editorial on Thursday September 24 2026

Just put yourself in the shoes of an ordinary decent parent whose teenage daughter has just announced she wishes to become a boy, and who reacts to your initial questioning by threatening to phone the police.

It’s not just summer heat that can leave you throwing off the duvet at 2am

Paddy McCourt believes the Glentoran vacancy represents an “amazing job” – and feels the incoming manager will get the benefit of working with “a really brilliant group of players”.

Head coach Richie Murphy believes shrewd recruitment during the summer will help Ulster challenge on two fronts.

I first fell for Sentier with Cerulean Bloom, but its 2026 advent calendar has given me a new fragrance obsession.

Some sixty-five years ago this month, The Belfast Telegraph had passed into the control of Roy Thomson (Baron Thomson of Fleet from 1964), the Canadian newspaper owner, reported the News Letter in September 1961.

Unionists have argued that a plain reading of the law should favour Portadown Orangemen being able to complete the parade on the Garvaghy Road that they have been trying to finish virtually every Sunday for the past 28 years.

On-the-run killer Gary Anderson has been arrested by Irish police in Co Donegal.

Dan Ballard got his first taste of European football last week but felt right at home thanks to his experiences with Northern Ireland.

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton hailed summer signing Dean McMaster as “an outstanding player” after his fine start to life in the Irish League continued with a trademark free-kick on Saturday.

Proposed 17,800 sq ft store at Lakelands Retail Park would be almost three times the size of the existing outlet, protecting 68 jobs and creating three new roles

A former taxi driver who says he is in politics to help people will be the Ulster Unionist Party’s candidate for Foyle in the upcoming Assembly election as the party aims to take the Londonderry seat from the DUP.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking as the body considers an application for the Orange Order to complete its route along the Garvaghy Road.

New research identifies opportunities in quantum-secure communications, photonics, sensing and applied software to drive jobs and investment

Knit + Stitch - the UK’s largest craft show – is back at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, outside Lisburn, from November 12–15, and will, once again, be bursting with creativity, inspiration and innovation.

A man has died following an assault in Ballymena at the weekend.

The MedicAlert Foundation launches £10,000 emergency campaign during World Alzheimer’s Month to safeguard its free police-integrated Herbert Protocol search service.

Former Coleraine manager Dean Shiels believes an in-form Jamie McGonigle could prove to be key in helping Limavady United preserve Premiership status this season – highlighting his finishing ability as “top drawer”.

Portadown Orangemen have said they meet "with anyone" to talk about resolving the Garvaghy Road parading dispute, after having met the Parades Commission about their proposed parade this Sunday.

Beroe abi will draw upon more than 30 million validated data points.

Mairead Coulter joins Wellington IT after 28 years with Ulster Bank as the company targets further growth across the credit union sector

The loyal orders are holding a range of events across Northern Ireland this week in the run up to Ulster Day on Saturday - the anniversary of the signing of the Ulster Covenant.

The device won multiple awards at the convention.

Three-time Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips has ruled out defending his title in 2027 as he seeks a fresh challenge.

Firstsource demonstrate AI-native collections at scale with Kairos.

Sam Henry collected around 850 traditional songs from across Ulster and will be honoured with a blue plaque in his native Coleraine

Former Irish League midfielder Julian Ward is set to be appointed as new sporting director at Premier League giants Liverpool.

Many UK drivers rule themselves out of car finance based on assumptions about their credit score, according to a broker.

Stormont Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has been urged to take action on the “total mess” of public areas across Northern Ireland.

A new online reporting system is already providing crucial evidence to high-priority probes, the police have said – including a murder case.

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to be vigilant amid growing numbers of cases of the bluetongue virus in Britain and the Irish Republic.

A former Ulster Unionist councillor who quit the party last year has been unveiled as the SDLP’s candidate for South Antrim in next May’s Assembly election.

Belfast outlet is the retailer’s 58th UK store as it signals plans for further expansion across the region

The sculpture on the banks of the River Lagan has become a tourist favourite but it was damaged at the weekend.

Larne manager Gary Haveron has praised his side’s emphatic Premiership response to their dramatic European exit after winning five consecutive league matches when “people maybe felt we were going to crumble”.

The Education Minister needs get back around the negotiating table and hash out a deal with teachers before children’s learning starts to suffer.

Get Paid helps businesses to generate personalised payment links, QR codes and invoices.

An extraordinary woman, who opened-up her home following a family tragedy that left her niece parentless, has been presented with this year’s Power NI-sponsored Caring Spirit Award.

The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s prestigious Television Awards, with headline sponsor Ka-Boom.