Belfast News Letter

Irish rap trio Kneecap have visited Portadown to show support for the Garvaghy Road residents at the centre of the contentious Drumcree parade dispute.

A community is rallying round the families of two men tragically killed in workplace accident at the end of last week.

Westlife have paid tribute to tragic Danielle O’Keane, dedicating two of their best-known songs to the Co Down mum.

Delighted Dungannon teenager Jack Burrows said he was “so happy” after winning Saturday’s British Moto4 Cup race at Donington Park as he prepares to bid farewell to the class this weekend.

Former Northern Ireland international Michael Duff has reportedly “agreed a deal” to become new manager of League One high-flyers Bradford City.

Coleraine moved three points clear at the Premiership’s summit after putting an early scare behind them to beat Bangor 3-2 at Clandeboye Park.

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A DUP politician has stood over controversial “small boats” remarks he made over the Garvaghy Road stand-off, stating they were “challenging Sinn Féin’s double standards”.

David Allingham settled for a runner-up finish in Sunday’s National Superstock 1000 race at Donington Park, opting to focus on the “big picture” of closing out a dream British title success at Brands Hatch.

Northern Ireland’s Nations League goal hero Ciaron Brown is reportedly a transfer target for Championship duo Sheffield United and Lincoln City ahead of the January window.

Paddy McCourt believes the process to appoint Glentoran’s new manager is “still ongoing” – and expects Declan Devine’s successor to be announced “sometime in the near future”.

Peter Hickman expects to be better placed to challenge for a fifth victory at the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix in November after making his road racing comeback from injury at the famous race in southern China in 2025.

Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton believes talented teenager Paul Stanfield will bounce back after his first Premiership start ended early following a first half red card – and says the club have “high hopes for him”.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she and her party will “of course” co-operate with the PSNI over any potential investigation into the Garvaghy Road protest.

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney wants to see his star striker Igor Rutkowski “keep going from strength to strength” after continuing an impressive purple patch by scoring in a fourth consecutive Premiership match during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Clift…

An appeal set up to help the grieving families of two workmen tragically killed in an accident has raised more than £9,000 overnight.

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter insists Daire O’Connor’s “quality is fabulous” after the former Glentoran winger scored his first club goal in Saturday’s 4-0 Premiership victory at home to Crusaders – and says “he’s starting to really deliver”.

Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved a public consultation into a proposal to install an automated barrier at a cost of £8,000 at Carnlough Harbour Car Park after receiving complaints from residents over “late night anti-social behaviour”.

October 5-10 marks the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow March or Jarrow Crusade when 200 unemployed workers from Jarrow in South Tyneside in the North-East of England marched 300 miles from their home town to London to protest against unemployment and pover…

Irish rap trio Kneecap is expected to visit the Garvaghy Road at the centre of the contentious Drumcree parade dispute.

Paul Kee has announced his decision to step down as H&W Welders manager after just over four years in the role.

Shankill Leisure Centre will receive “interim” refurbishment, including a padel facility, before the huge leisure transformation project planned for the centre.

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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has agreed to back a campaign to help raise awareness of liver disease.

A standoff over the contentious Drumcree parade continues a week on from when the march was originally supposed to go ahead.

A west Belfast woman who stabbed her abusive partner to death while he slept has won a legal bid to overturn her conviction for murder.

Chesterfield chairman Ashley Kirk has detailed why they identified Fraser Bryden as a key summer target – and revealed that the League Two club have scouted the Irish League for talent across recent years.

A powerful video shows a rare 'donkey's-eye view' of the physically demanding work and daily challenges faced by working animals across the world.

At the age of 64, Susannah Constantine is feeling healthier and happier with her body than ever before.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson also welcomed that a criminal investigation is under way into potential law breaking around the impasse.

Northern Ireland’s Andrew Irwin is tempering his expectations for this weekend’s penultimate British Superbike round at Donington Park despite making an encouraging injury comeback at Assen last month.

Glenn Irwin made a positive start to the penultimate round of the British Superbike Championship at Donington Park on Friday.

Northern Ireland midfielder Ethan Galbraith is set to miss Friday’s Nations League showdown against Ukraine in Slovakia after being omitted from Michael O’Neill’s UEFA squad list.

Former Linfield teenager Cole Brannigan admits scoring his first goal for Northern Ireland’s U21s in Thursday’s European Championships qualifying draw against Georgia was made extra special by having family in attendance.

There was a peak in figures after a stabbing attack in north Belfast in June.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists his young squad are “in a good place” and feels they have “just got to try and continue to develop” with tough Nations League matches against higher-ranked opposition helping accelerate progress.

W7’s Beauty Blast Advent Calendar brings 24 individually numbered doors packed with a mix of mini and full-size makeup and beauty products

For years, Northern Ireland's roads have been dominated by familiar car badges, from Ford, Volkswagen and Nissan to BMW, Audi and Range Rover.

This October, Lough Erne Resort is encouraging grandparents to make the most of the Halloween school break with a new getaway created especially for granny, grandad and their grandchildren.

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New research commissioned by the Consumer Council NI and carried out by Advice NI in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast has highlighted that Northern Ireland’s personal debt burden is increasing, largely as people continue to delay seeking debt…

Ferguson tractor dealers across Europe and outside of America would begin receiving the first Ferguson FE-35 tractors in October, 1956 and the tractor would have its official launch on the 2nd of October, 1956.

SuperValu, Centra and MACE to donate 50p from sales of Frank and Honest Coffee for local charities

Musgrave Northern Ireland and its Centra, SuperValu and Mace brands were honoured last week at the 2026 Retail Industry Awards in London, with three top titles and five highly commended accolades.

Ms Grant said there was standing room only and the anger, frustration and determination was there for all to see this is turning what should be a joyful event for expectant mothers into a frightening and anxious experience.

Thursday 1 October 2026 marks a defining moment for newborn screening as the first laboratory in England starts testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to assess the feasibility of adding it to the NHS newborn blood spot test on a permanent basis.

Tourism Northern Ireland today brought together industry experts, tourism businesses, policy makers and stakeholders to explore how an effective tourism system and a shared commitment across the sector are key to supporting its future growth and resilience

Forget fighting through the crowds in Barcelona, squeezing past tourists in Dubrovnik or spending your weekend queuing for Europe's most Instagrammed attractions.

Material from journalist and author Brian Rowan’s personal reporting archive will go on display at Belfast’s Linen Hall next week as the journalist joins Agreement actors Dan Gordon and Ruairi Conaghan for a special fundraising evening at the renowned Lib…