Belfast News Letter

Measures are already being worked on to address issues with rural hospitals, health chiefs have insisted after a joint call from multiple campaign groups.

Families of people who died at the hands of the British security forces during the Troubles have called on the Secretary of State to tackle a “morally wrong hierarchy of victims” that they claim protects army veterans and former policemen.

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The principal of St Colman’s Primary School in Lambeg has said the email bomb threat it received today gave a “very worrying start” to the day.

Openreach warns that alarms, medical devices and other equipment could be affected as the UK’s old analogue telephone network approaches retirement on January 31, 2027

In a theatrical first for Northern Ireland, the magical kingdom of Arendelle is coming to the Causeway Coast!

Caroline Keenan was recognised at the MENTupLEADup Excellence in Business Support Awards for her contribution to helping SMEs, family firms and owner-managed businesses across Northern Ireland grow

The certification strengthens TBC Conversion’s relationship with Ford and adds a medium-sized wheelchair accessible vehicle to its range, expanding choice for passengers and transport operators

As speculation mounts over further tax rises at Westminster, the business sector is urging both governments to prioritise economic growth, control spending and deliver long-delayed infrastructure projects

A leading trade union has raised concerns with the Education Minister after what it claimed was 'conflicting advice' about hoax emails containing bomb threats sent to some 300 Northern Ireland schools.

Belfast XR Festival is back for a short run this November

Stena Line has successfully completed a large-scale multi-agency emergency response exercise at its 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has revealed that almost all its senior doctors – who run Northern Ireland’s Emergency Departments – are very worried about pressures they will face this winter.

GMcG Chartered Accountants, which has more than 100 employees across offices in Belfast, Lisburn and Portadown, has joined TC Group, bringing expanded services and expertise while retaining its local leadership and client relationships

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has cancelled a booking for an anti-Islam rally in Portadown Town Hall, saying that organisers did not provide full details of the event when making the reservation.

More than 150 schools in Northern Ireland have received an “Islamist” bomb threat, Stormont’s education minister has said.

Police investigating the circumstances of threatening emails sent to schools across Northern Ireland this morning have said they are treating it as a hoax.

After struggling with soaring ingredient costs, the Chocolate Manor founder is looking to fresh ideas and technology through a global business-twinning initiative from Lenovo

Police in Londonderry have made three arrests in connection with a bonfire in the city earlier this summer.

The partnership will give Construction Employers Federation members access to leadership and management training, with CITB NI funding helping eligible businesses cover programme costs

Love Your Local: Neville Bell, managing director of Solmatix reflects on acquiring the renewable energy business in 2023, delivering 750 installations and creating 14 jobs as the company expands across the UK and Ireland

The RNLI has put forward plans for a new lifeguard post at Castlerock beach.

A change of scenery from £99 could be closer than you think, with Parkdean’s Grown-Up Getaways adding workshops, coastal walks and evening entertainment at selected parks.

Mary McKenna becomes the first Irish woman elected to the board of the European Business Angels Network, while also ranking fifth in Computer Weekly’s 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech list

An application for judicial review against the decision to ban the parade is being heard in Belfast.

Police are conducting urgent enquiries after an email sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland prompted security alerts.

M&S has brought back its much-loved festive sandwiches for Christmas 2026, with extra brie, pigs in blankets, seasonal wraps and tempting sweet treats to enjoy on the go.

Rory McIlroy will return from India hoping for home help in his bid to add another entry into the game’s record books.

More than 600 guests gathered at ICC Belfast as Belfast Chamber celebrated achievements across 18 categories, recognising business leadership, innovation, sustainability and community impact

The free app, created by a team of childhood experts and parents, aims to raise at least £10,000 to support its development and bring it to families across the UK.

After departing Northern Ireland for New Zealand in 2007, Ryan Stewart wasn’t exactly sure what lay in store – but having since developed a professional career, the former Limavady United star is now determined to give current Irish League players a simil…

The Ballymena firm supplied the landmark vehicle to Greater Manchester, where investment in electric buses and charging infrastructure is putting the region on track for a zero-emission fleet by 2030

A man and a woman have been left shaken after an arson attack in north Belfast.

The Lamtto RC35 brings a huge 11-inch display, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in streaming apps and a reversing camera to older cars, without replacing the original stereo.

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The Soundcore P30i earbuds are £26 below their advertised RRP, with adaptive noise cancellation and a charging case that props up your phone.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has organised a citywide programme of lantern displays, cultural traditions and festive celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival, centred around the theme of 'reunion'.

More than 200 job vacancies from Hong Kong and mainland Chinese employers were promoted to UK professionals at a careers event in London.

The Bangkok International Design Expo 2026 will bring together global creatives to explore how design can respond to a rapidly changing world.

Jo Malone London's Christmas 2026 collection is here and I've fallen for its gorgeous new Vanilla Scotch fragrance

American Golf's luxury advent calendar combines two of my favourite things, with 24 golfing surprises worth more than £220.

Adrian Pollock from McLaughlin & Harvey was recognised for his work on major civil engineering schemes, while the firm’s WorkSpace division was shortlisted for its electric bus charging infrastructure programme

Average return flight prices from the UK to a range of popular long-haul destinations have dropped for Christmas and New Year travel, with Atlanta, Washington DC and Los Angeles among the biggest bargains, according to new data from travel search engine K…

Second collision on Armagh Road, Newry, causing further road closure

Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness says he will continue racing for another year in 2027 after admitting he “didn’t want to finish the TT on a red flag”.

Runners, walkers, and pooches were splashed in pink powder from head to toe for a great cause as Cancer Focus NI’s first Pink Run took place in Londonderry.

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC has launched two retail fund of funds through its newly established GIFT City subsidiary, giving Indian and overseas investors access to global emerging market and India-focused investment opportunities.

Mr Robert Carmichael, the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Party Association Chairman, has called on the Stormont Justice Minister to give the police even tougher powers to crack down on people who use illegal fireworks to scare animals and especially farm

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is being prepared for an imminent transfer from high-security Maghaberry Prison to the lower-security Magilligan Prison, some 70 miles away.

Road closure following collision expected to cause delays