Fri, 19th April 2024

Surgeons in an operating theatre. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Scale of hospital waiting lists leading to more harm for patients, MLAs told
The scale of hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland is so severe that patients are coming to further harm as they wait years for treatment, surgeons have said.

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  • 1Peter Murrell charged in connection with embezzlement in SNP finances probe
  • 2Funds available to strengthen Ulster, says interim CEO McCaughey
  • 3Northern Ireland Protocol remains threat to Union, Jim Allister says
  • 4Law Society’s warning to Long over plans for hate crime law
  • 5Great Victoria Street Train Station in Belfast to permanently close next month
    • Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (left) and First Minister Michelle O'Neill speaking to the media outside the Northern Ireland Office in Belfast on Thursday after a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

    Stormont leaders request face-to-face talks with PM over ‘upfront investment’

    Image of Loyal Sons of Benagh in formation

    Major parade in Newry marking 50 years in existence for band

    One of the slides Mr McAteer showed the committee, giving the location and dimensions of the waste dump's different parts

    'In worst-case scenario people in north-west NI must drink bottled water'

    Italy's Giacomo Agostini will attend the GO Classic Bike Festival Ireland at Bishopscourt in Co Down in August

    Bike icon Giacomo Agostini set for Classic Bike Festival Ireland

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    Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and First Minister Michelle O'Neill speak to the media during a visit to a childcare facility at the Shankill Women's Centre in west Belfast. Picture: Rebecca Black/PA Wire

    DUP and Sinn Fein united on no 15% rates rise as part of fundraising pressures

    On a monthly basis, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices fell by 0.4% between December and January.

    Inflation unchanged in January as food prices fall for first time since 2021

    Traffic chaos on the Cregagh Road during Thursday morning's rush hour into Belfast, with all public transport frozen due to strike action. Photo: 01/02/24 Pacemaker

    Latest public transport strike causes 'considerable disruption'

    Opinion

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    Letter: Everyone wants to move on, but Troubles victims need truth and justice

    A letter from Gerald Morgan:Letters
    Morning View

    Editorial: Road racing needs meaningful support or risks being lost forever

    Letters to editor

    Letter: Support for cig ban shows it's time for SF to end Westminster boycott

    Letter: Broadband services remain slow and fibre-less for some rural dwellers

    Letters

    The 1976 Kingsmill massacre was planned south of the border, to where the IRA gunmen returned​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ after the attack. The Irish government’s hypocrisy on legacy is clear for the world to see

    Arlene Foster: Those of us on the border know how terrorists fled to Republic

    Morning View

    Editorial: Sunak was right to sidestep Eastwood's demand for Kenova apology

    Letters to editor

    Letter: The Carer’s Allowance is worth a pittance

    Sport

    McKeever Sports Selected as official kit supplier for Team Ireland at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. In attendance at the launch are Paralympics Ireland chief executive Stephen McNamara, Paralympic swimming champion Ellen Keane, McKeever chief executive Padraic McKeever, Olympian Jack Woolley and Olympic Federation of Ireland chief executive Peter Sherrard. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

    NI sportswear firm selected as kit supplier to Team Ireland at summer Olympics

    Rangers' Dujon Sterling (right) has urged the Ibrox side to change their mentality after a poor run of results

    Dujon Sterling says Rangers need to 're-set' for title run-in

    Ulster's interim head coach Richie Murphy. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

    Mike Lowry backing interim boss Richie Murphy to turn Ulster's fortunes around

    TUV councillor Ron McDowell

    Jarlath Burns' comments on Casement Park funding 'scandalous': TUV councillor

    Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press

    Stephen McDonnell 'extremely clear' on what Glenavon need to take next step

    James Convie celebrates scoring for Dungannon Swifts against Loughgall earlier this season. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

    Irish League ace hopes superb loan spell can set platform for top-flight chance

    Glentoran won last season's European play-off after beating Cliftonville. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

    NIFL confirm dates for European, Premiership and Championship play-offs

    Irish League Football

    Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

    Jim Magilton happy to see positive Cliftonville reaction despite derby defeat

    Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

    Stuart King with 'stay humble' message after Carrick Rangers move into seventh

    Dejected Linfield players at full time. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

    David Healy 'dejected' as Larne now 'in complete control' of title race

    Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

    Jim Ervin hoping Ballymena United ace can carry goal momentum into final weeks

    Larne's Jaziel Orozco celebrates their victory over Glentoran. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

    Tiernan Lynch praises Larne's belief as last-gasp goal puts them on title verge

    Eating Out

    ​Chef Gemma Austin of A Peculiar Tea restaurant at work in Mamo Patisserie in Belfast

    Chef Gemma Austin recognised for her innovation and talent

    Gerry White of Jawbox Gin in Belfast, a gold winner in London competition

    ​Unique Belfast gin, Jawbox, wins prestigious award at London Spirit competition

    Crime

    Rathfriland Road Banbridge

    Second man released on bail after Banbridge shooting last Friday

    Stardust survivor Antoinette Keegan, who lost her two sisters Mary and Martina, outside Dublin Coroner's Court after a verdict of unlawful killing has been returned by the jury in the Stardust fire inquests for all 48 people who died in the Dublin nightclub disaster in the early hours of Valentine's Day in 1981, the worst fire disaster in the history of the Irish state. The inquests, which are the longest held in Ireland, began in April last year and have heard evidence from 373 people. Picture date: Thursday April 18, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story IRISH Stardust. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

    Unlawful killing verdicts returned for all 48 victims of the Stardust disaster

    Portadown man Robert Hamill, who was murdered in 1996.

    Former police officer admits charges linked to Robert Hamill murder case

    PSNI upload image of van driver on M1

    Man gets 6 penalty points for watching video on his mobile whilst driving

    Arrested

    Three men arrested over murder of Constable John “Jackie” Haggan in 1994

    Chloe Mitchell

    'Justice for Chloe' group parades to Ballymena Court as man appears over murder

    Your World

    From left Vicky Twomey-Lee, Mairin Murray, Dr Lollie Mancey and Tina Calder.

    TechFoundHer brings AI roadshow to Belfast

    Holly Kennedy appointed Marketing Coordinator by Mail Boxes Etc. Ireland.

    Holly appointed marketing coordinator for Mail Boxes Etc. Ireland

    Sonic the Hedgehog is set to visit The Entertainer in Antrim this weekend.

    Sonic the Hedgehog set to visit The Entertainer in Antrim

    Retro

    circa 1940: American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) at his desk. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

    The days of isolation are over warns President Roosevelt (1939)
    President Roosevelt in a broadcast speech during this week in 1939 gave a pledge of economic support to other American nations that might be subjected to outside pressure and made a striking reply to American “isolation” advocates.

    Thomas McAleese from Ballycastle Ploughing Society, pictured in November 1980, in action with his stylish pair of Clydesdales at the Ulster International Ploughing Match which was held at Moira. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

    Bygone Days: Photos From the Farming Life archives from November 1980

    Take a step back in time to July 1993 and have a look through these photographs from the Twelfth from July of that year. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

    Retro – Looking back at the Twelfth from July 1993

    Pictured in March 2008 at a ploughing match which was held on Easter Monday of that year, they are Robert Murphy, Clare Squires, Jordan Magowan, Nathan Magowan and Nigel McBride. Picture: Farming Life archives/Steven McAuley

    Young farmers ready for their tours of Canada and the USA (1968)

    A picture of the French passenger steamer Ville d'Amiens which was launched in Londonderry in April 1924 by Her Grace the Duchess of Abercorn. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

    Duchess of Abercorn names new French passenger steamer (1924)

    Homes & Gardens

    Orange Hill, 33 Gilford Street,Tandragee, Craigavon, BT62 2DA

    Look around the Hunting Lodge for the Duke of Manchester in Tandragee
    This house is a piece of history, dating back to 1750 and understood to have been the hunting lodge for the Duke of Manchester. This home is nothing other than breath-taking with its ornate and luxurious décor it brings you back to a bygone era.

    A planning application has been submitted for new city centre social homes on Ormeau Road in Belfast

    Plans submitted for over 100 new Belfast city centre social homes

    A beautiful garden can make us feel happy

    Gardens: Create a happy space

    28 Main Street,Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AE

    Royal Hillsborough home offers you the most exciting next door neighbour

    The stunning Donaghadee property on the much sought after Warren Road.

    Stunning: Have a look at this fantastic Donaghadee property on sale now

    Lifestyle

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    BWUH Ltd., the organisation responsible for ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Murray to head of marketing and communications. Pictured is Stephanie Murray and Julia Corkey

    County Down woman appointed new 'head' at BWUH Ltd

    More than 300 businesspeople have joined policymakers including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and the new Chief Executive of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue for a collaborative conference designed to facilitate deeper co-operation between industry and policymakers. Pictured are Paul Murnaghan (BT), Suzanne Wylie (NI Chamber), Conor Murphy MLA (Economy Minister), Nigel Walsh (Ulster Bank) and Sean Hegarty (ESB)

    Over 300 business leaders join NI conference to hear why 'partnership is key'

    Pleasure Boys

    UK Pleasure Boys XXL have second summer appearance in Northern Ireland confirmed

    People

    The Prince of Wales delivers supplies from Surplus to Supper during a visit to the Hanworth Centre Hub youth centre in Feltham, west London, which provides a range of services to create a safer and better-connected community. Photo: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire

    Prince William, touched by messages says he will take care of Kate
    ​The Prince of Wales has spoken of his commitment to helping his wife through her cancer diagnosis when he received heartfelt cards of support for his wife and the King.

    Stormont

    Stormont committee set up to examine the impact of new EU laws in NI “impotent”

    George Costello

    Funeral details now released for Shankill Road Defenders George Costello

    Business

    New artisan food restaurant, DejaVu, opens in Portadown, Co Armagh.

    Outdoor artisan food restaurant opens

    Airtastic in Newtownabbey. (Pic: Contributed).

    Indoor Laser Tag to open at Airtastic Belfast

    Northern Ireland-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has appointed industry expert Keith Watson as its new director of sales for the UK and Ireland

    NI bus manufacturer appoints new director as business continues to grow

    Artist’s impression of the new security terminal at Belfast International, due to open in Summer 2024

    Belfast airport handles 1.3million passengers with growing list of destinations

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    The Foreign Office has issued a new travel warning about increased risk in 18 countries including popular holiday destinations. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

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    Watch: Dinner lady wins £3million coastal home in prize draw

    An artist's impression of Titanic on her maiden voyage.

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