News Letter

20/12/2024

Former Linfield and Coleraine star 'completely baffled' by Joel Cooper transfer - but feels he could pave the way for more top talent to join Bannsiders

Former Linfield and Coleraine defender Steven Douglas admits he was “completely baffled” by the news of Joel Cooper’s impending Bannsiders move but believes his arrival could help attract more talented stars to the Showgrounds.

20/12/2024

A man accused of issuing threats against drug dealers in Dungiven has failed in a High Court bid to be allowed back into the town for a three-day Christmas “sleepover”.

20/12/2024

News Letter editorial on Friday December 20 2024:

20/12/2024

Irish League boss anticipating an 'interesting' January transfer window and expects 'movement both ways'

H&W Welders manager Paul Kee is anticipating an “interesting” January transfer window and expects movement in both directions at the Championship club.

20/12/2024

A man has died after a single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

20/12/2024

Jim Allister asks DUP if it is ready to collapse Northern Ireland's government again if demand over Stormont Brake is snubbed:

​Jim Allister has indicated that the DUP should be ready to walk out of government once again if the Stormont Brake proves to be “useless”.

20/12/2024

Glentoran legend hopeful that 'heart on his sleeve' Declan Devine will deliver silverware success

Glentoran legend Barney Bowers believes Declan Devine can be the man to bring silverware success back to The Oval after signing a new two-and-a-half year contract extension earlier this week.

20/12/2024

Irish Sea border freight checks 'not gone, just moved' says Stormont department:

​​DAERA has insisted that checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from GB have not stopped - merely moved.

20/12/2024

Gary Haveron hails Larne Conference League win as 'incredible' moment for Irish League and pinpoints 'the club you want to emulate'

Gary Haveron feels Larne’s historic UEFA Conference League success over KAA Gent isn’t just “incredible” for the Inver Reds, but also the Irish League as a whole and now wants to follow Shamrock Rovers’ example by making a mark on the European stage.

20/12/2024

“My policing career is now at an end - as you might expect, there are mixed emotions.”

20/12/2024

'Our salmon, much of which is sourced from Glenarm in Co Antrim, comes from our
own smoker on the Shankill'

​Crawford Ewing, a director of smoked salmon specialists Ewing’s Belfast Fishmongers, is forecasting even better sales this festive period than “the amazing previous years”.

20/12/2024

A final 20 old 2012 photographs from the Farming Life archives. We have another superb selection of old photographs which come from the Farming Life archives.

20/12/2024

The Belfast Giants came out fast and scored three first-period goals before eventually beating Coventry Blaze 4-1 in front of a crowd of 5,102 fans on Wednesday night at the SSE Arena.

20/12/2024

Irish League Premiership mid-season award picks: Best player, manager, signing, unsung hero and more from the campaign so far

It has been another Premiership season filled with magical moments, unpredictable results as the underdogs come out fighting and unforgettable goals.

20/12/2024

Police who faced criticism for their handling of a republican commemoration where shots were fired in the air have been cleared of misconduct.

20/12/2024

Gary Haveron admits emotional Larne Conference League success is his 'biggest achievement' - topping special Irish League moment from over eight years ago

Gary Haveron thought his football life had peaked in terms of raw emotion when Miguel Chines scored an overhead kick to keep Carrick Rangers in the Premiership back in 2016, but fast forward over eight years later and the current Larne head coach has a new – and historic – “biggest achievement...

20/12/2024

'At its heart, this podcast is about the joy of human connection. Whether it’s a Christmas classic or a personal anecdote, every story has the power to resonate and inspire.'

For musician and composer Fender Jackson, the labour of love that is The Ireland Podcast, it’s a very happy Christmas 2024 with listenership soaring this year.

20/12/2024

Former Linfield and Coleraine star 'completely baffled' by Joel Cooper transfer - but feels he could pave the way for more top talent to join Bannsiders

Former Linfield and Coleraine defender Steven Douglas admits he was “completely baffled” by the news of Joel Cooper’s impending Bannsiders move but believes his arrival could help attract more talented stars to the Showgrounds.