Belfast News Letter

A solution to the Drumcree dispute is “tantalisingly just a bit far away”, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said.

Northern Ireland prospect Jack Burrows will make his British Supersport debut as a wildcard at Brands Hatch next month with top team Scars Racing Ducati.

The deputy First Minister has accused Michelle O’Neill of following “the law of the mob” and of standing shoulder to shoulder with IRA members and dissidents – as Sinn Fein MLAs defended the party’s decision to block a road to stop an Orange order parade.

Five residents of the Garvaghy Road have given similar accounts of the weekend of turmoil, speaking to the News Letter today.

Portadown Orangemen believe that the permission they had to parade along the Garvaghy Road on Sunday has no expiry date - and they will not be open to mediation with residents until this current parade has been completed.

A letter from Maurice Fitzgerald:

The funeral has taken place of historian and News Letter columnist Gordon Lucy.

A pro-life rally is set to go ahead tonight outside Belfast City Hall, as question marks remained over whether a planned illumination in support of an abortion campaign would happen.

Northern Ireland and Tottenham great Pat Jennings has described Antonin Kinsky as a “really good prospect” – but would prefer if the Czechia international and other goalkeepers stopped passing out from the back.

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The PSNI has sought to defend its actions, after calls for senior officers to resign and allegations of two-tier policing over the Garvaghy Road stand-off.

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Aislíng Owens Nash’s MIB WE Believe conference will support Hopefull Handbags Global and its work providing practical help and fresh starts for survivors of domestic abuse

The removal of protesters from the Garvaghy Road in Portadown on Sunday would have led to public safety being “significantly jeopardised”, police have said.

The DUP has insisted it cannot be business as usual at Stormont as the party vowed to take action against Sinn Fein after senior members, including the First Minister, participated in an unlawful protest against a loyal order parade.

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Stephen Mawhinney Motors is donating £100 from every vehicle sold in October in memory of Alex Cupples Mawhinney, who died aged 29 following a long battle with a brain tumour

Ballydown Milk wins Sustainable Initiative of the Year after investing in rainwater harvesting, renewable energy and reforestation

Kelly Bailie’s impressive longevity with Glentoran Women was honoured after making her final home appearance on Sunday, marking a career spanning 30 seasons, 800 appearances and 37 major trophies.

Two council-backed schemes are offering mentoring, workshops and funding to help early-stage and growth-focused businesses take their ventures forward

Fuel prices in Northern Ireland are approaching £2 for a litre of diesel, as record-high prices were recorded across the UK.

Three men armed with screwdrivers have chased a victim to his home in Newry during what police say was an aggravated burglary.

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Full back Chris Cosgrove landed a dramatic drop goal with the final kick of the game as Malone snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the Division 2B North Ulster derby against Banbridge.

Ionic Technologies has submitted plans for a 10,798 sq m Titanic Quarter facility that would safeguard 25 jobs and contribute an estimated £11m a year in additional GVA to the Northern Ireland economy

FEAT4 will open on Boucher Road in October, combining padel, wellness and hospitality and creating 15 jobs

The Northern Ireland Secretary is holding crunch talks with Orangemen and nationalist residents in a bid to resolve an intensifying dispute over a controversial parade in Portadown.

Galgorm Collection’s new partnership with Sleepy Hollow Group will give its 1,100 employees access to discounted childcare from day one

A defeat for Ulster at home against Edinburgh wasn’t the start Richie Murphy’s men wanted to kick off the new United Rugby Championship campaign.

Stormont’s Speaker issued a strong warning to politicians that their words must not inflame tensions in the community after what he called “a pretty difficult weekend” over the Drumcree dispute.

A letter from Julie Flaherty:

Northern Ireland will be facing a wounded animal when they take on Hungary in Monday night’s Nations League clash at Windsor Park.

Michelle O’Neill has become the First Minister for lawlessness, and the DUP should collapse Stormont if the Drumcree parade is not allowed to proceed along the Garvaghy Road, Timothy Gaston has said.

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A letter from Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Eamon Martin:

Seaforde’s Nathan Green enjoyed a title triumph at Tinkerhill – adding the Ulster Experts MX1 crown to his Irish prize won in recent weeks around the Saul circuit.

Last week, the former prime minister, Rishi Sunak, wrote an article about what it means to be English in modern Britain.

The UK was found to typically spend two working days a week watching TV.

A family would need about more than 10 days to read the privacy small print linked to one typical day.

An aircraft maintenance engineer, a lab technician and the coolest refrigeration expert are among 21 UK medallists that won various medals at the WorldSkills competition in China.

The Orange Order has been granted permission to walk down the Garvaghy Road on Sunday morning for the first time in 28 years.

The convictions of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for sex offences “obliterate” all the achievements in his political life, his barrister has told a court.

Bangor star Iestyn Hughes hopes the Seasiders can use their maiden Premiership win of the season as a springboard for more positive results.

A man has been arrested following the seizure of a large amount of cash in a vehicle and a quantity of drug in a property.

Northern Ireland’s Isaac Price admits he prefers the new extended international window with it providing an opportunity to feel better prepared for Nations League fixtures.

A “crunch meeting” on Tuesday will determine whether the Ulster Grand Prix will return in 2027 after an eight-year absence.

Data obtained from an encrypted communications network features in the case against a man charged with the murder Irish crime boss Robbie Lawlor, a court heard today.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists his side “believe we can compete” in their Nations League group – and knows they need to prove themselves against higher-ranked opposition to underline major tournament ambitions.

Glenavon frontman Ryan Waide stands out in front as leading Championship scorer but not even individual excellence can excuse him from collective demands.