John O’Dowd has asked officials to draw up a proposal for “multi-lingual” directional road signs in Belfast – as he says he wants to “see more visibility and promotion of Irish Language across public services and in our society”.
A man who has suffered “32 years of heartache” since the IRA killed his teenage sister has attacked Sinn Fein for claiming that Provo bomb-maker Rose Dugdale was a champion of the working class.
Detectives from Legacy Investigation Branch, investigating the murder of Peter McCormack and the attempted murder of others in the Thierafurth Inn in Kilcoo on 19 November 1992, have made a further arrest.
Gregory Campbell says that a balanced approach must be taken to the University of Ulster’s three campuses – and that Coleraine must not lose out from planned expansion at the Magee campus in Londonderry.
Footy fans descended on North London in the hunt for bespoke film posters of Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka.
Apprentice Boys will be out in force across Northern Ireland this coming Monday for the institution’s annual Easter parades.
The 32-year-old from Clonoe, County Tyrone, always had a deep interest in social work and over a period of ten years, was determined to continue to pursue her dream of being a social worker and is now achieving that dream.
The funeral service for Gary McLoughlin will take place today at 3pm.
The Odyssey Trust has announced that weekend pass tickets are now available to purchase for the highly anticipated seventh iteration of the Friendship Four men’s college ice hockey tournament, which is set to return to The SSE Arena, Belfast over Thanksgiving weekend in November 2024.
Once upon a time, Dubai was little more than a small fishing village backed by endless dunes and miles of desert wilderness.
Flourish NI, a registered charity that provides support to individuals affected by human trafficking in Northern Ireland, is working with local businesses to provide training sessions on the Modern Slavery Act.
It’s been a wet and windy start to the spring, but one thing sure to cheer us all up is the news that puffins have returned to Rathlin Island!
Reigning National Superstock 1000 champion Richard Kerr will take on a new challenge in the MotoAmerica Superstock series this year.
The cut to NI announced in the Spring Budget and minimum wages rises from April mean young people aged between 16 and 23 will pay less NI but be paid a higher hourly wage.But companies will be pulled into a ‘fiscal drag’ and pay more in NI contributions and wages for staff on the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, which rise on April 1.
Wizso, a water saving start-up, has been awarded £74,000 from the Market Improvement Fund ran by MOSL, the market operator for the non-household water market in England.
Twenty five towns and cities across Northern Ireland have had development plans stopped or subject to restrictions because the province’s water infrastructure is not up to scratch – as a new report highlights previous calls for the executive to consider domestic water charges.
The cut to NI announced in the Spring Budget and minimum wages rises from April mean young people aged between 16 and 23 will pay less NI but be paid a higher hourly wage.But companies will be pulled into a ‘fiscal drag’ and pay more in NI contributions and wages for staff on the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, which rise on April 1.
A woman who played a pivotal role in the murders of dozens of people led a “life well lived”, according to a Sinn Fein TD.
Two Easter Monday Apprentice Boys parades have been deemed “sensitive” and have had curbs imposed by the Parades Commission.
The 2023/24 campaign has been a whirlwind one for Gary Boyle having started it as Newry City’s manager in his first senior role, spent two months in the backroom staff at Warrenpoint Town and now the 36-year-old has stepped up to take charge of the Milltown outfit on a permanent basis.
Four men have been arrested after a quantity of Class A and B Drugs and a sum of cash was seized during a proactive search in The Old Fort area of Strathfoyle on Wednesday evening, 27th March.
Budding home bakers will make a whopping 66 million sweet treats over the Easter weekend – but four in 10 admit some of these will be destined for the bin.
Six cars have been damaged in a suspected arson attack at a business in Finaghy, south Belfast.
Another Yellow Weather Warning for rain has been issued for Thursday and Friday in Northern Ireland, according to the Met Office.
A woman and her two daughters who were killed in a Co Mayo crash have been named as Una, Ciara, and Saoirse Bowden.
Sinn Fein has dodged questions about why exactly a recently-deceased IRA killer does not qualify as a proper republican.
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Polish authorities, have yesterday, Wednesday 27th March 2024, extradited a 43-year-old man to Poland from Northern Ireland.
Funeral details have been released on a Downpatrick undertakers page after the remains of father-of-one Dean Dobbin from Downpatrick was brought home.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Economic Crime Unit have provided an update on an ongoing investigation into a former fertility clinic in the Lisburn Road area of Belfast.
News Letter editorial on Thursday March 28 2024:
After Institute’s 1-0 Championship victory over Bangor on Wednesday evening, the Northern Ireland Football League have confirmed the league’s split fixtures.
World champion Luke Humphries is looking to create history tonight on the SSE Arena stage by becoming the first player to win four consecutive nights in the PDC Premier League.
Portadown first team coach Steven Hyndes insists they won’t be looking too far into the future or thinking about the prospect of Championship glory despite closing the gap on leaders Dundela following Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Knockbreda.
The 2023/24 campaign has been a whirlwind one for Gary Boyle having started it as Newry City’s manager in his first senior role, spent two months in the backroom staff at Warrenpoint Town and now the 36-year-old has stepped up to take charge of the Milltown outfit on a permanent basis.
The funeral has taken place of Co Antrim man Jack McCoy in a church a short distance from his home.
Lord Jonathan Caine has visited Downpatrick to see how homes and businesses are recovering from devastating floods last year.
Details of the funeral services for all four of the young Armagh road tragedy victims have now been released.
Glentoran star Daire O’Connor admits experiencing European nights was a big reason behind returning to the Irish League and is determined to help The Oval outfit take one step closer to achieving that feat once again in tomorrow’s crunch Irish Cup semi-final clash with Big Two rivals Linfield.
A man and a woman who were arrested over a loyalist gun attack in Co Down 30 years ago have been released following questioning.
Ireland is to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the top court in the United Nations.
Police are conducting a "thorough and sensitive" investigation into a crash which claimed the lives of four young people.
Big-hearted Tesco customers across Northern Ireland have raised over £10K for Community Rescue Service (CRS), a search and rescue organisation operated by volunteers from communities all over the province.
Easter is a time of renewal and celebration that often brings families together around a well-laden table. As the centrepiece of the Easter Sunday feast, a carefully selected bottle of wine can enhance the flavours of a traditional roast lamb or offer a refreshing counterpoint to rich chocolate eggs.
National planning application service Planning Portal, powered by TerraQuest, has warned that high interest rates are resulting in a reduction in the number of planning applications being submitted, following figures published in its latest Market Insight Report.
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a £9.2million investment in dental access initiatives for 2024/25, plus a 6% pay uplift for dentists for the current financial year.
Northern Ireland U21 manager Tommy Wright hailed his squad after their impressive 2-1 Euro 2025 qualifying victory in Serbia and gave special mention to the number of Irish League youngsters that made an impact.
A Stormont minister has sought urgent legal advice on changing legislation on defective buildings in Northern Ireland following a controversy around Victoria Square apartments in Belfast.
A death notice has now been recorded for tragic Jordan Gallagher after his body was recovered from the River Mourne in Strabane.
The family of missing Lisburn woman Paula Elliott are becoming increasingly desperate for information as the search enters its fourth week.
Stormont's leaders have expressed hope that Northern Ireland will be belatedly added to a Westminster law aimed at quashing the wrongful convictions of subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT scandal.
"Difficult interventions" will be required to address the environmental crisis at Northern Ireland's largest fresh water lake, a Stormont minister has warned.
Major investment in broadband infrastructurewill connect 97% of communities across Northern Ireland.
Ulster Rugby have announced Hugh McCaughey as their new interim CEO following the departure of Jonny Petrie earlier this week.
Owners who walk their dog without a lead between Ballintoy and White Park Bay could face a fine of £80 as new control orders are to be put in place by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council from April 1 this year.
Conor Bradley believes youth can be a strong point for Northern Ireland as Michael O’Neill’s latest transformation of the team takes shape.
Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in the Woodbrook Avenue area of Lisburn on Monday 25th March.
Championship outfit Dergview have announced the departure of manager Emmet Friars after just under six months in charge.
An estimated 800 or so marchers are set to descend upon Co Antrim town this Easter Tuesday for a quarter-century commemorative parade for a local junior lodge.
Police are appealing for information following the report of a robbery on the Ormeau Road in South Belfast on Tuesday 26th March.
Who doesn’t enjoy flicking through old nostalgic photographs?
During this week in 1805 the News Letter published a proclamation which had been issued by the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland.