Mon, 19th October 2026

Principal Stephen Baine outside St Colman's Primary School in Lambeg, Co Antrim, which received a bomb threat. Liam McBurney/the Press Associationplaceholder image

'Islamist' threat to schools: Fear swept across Province today

Fear swept over parents across Northern Ireland today after an email threatening terrorist bomb attacks was sent to 300 schools.

Philip Bradfield

Orange Order legal representative and loyalist spokesperson Jamie Bryson (centre left) and DUP MP Carla Lockhart (centre right) Belfast High Court, where a Orange Order legal challenge is being heard after Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant banned the Orange Order parade in Drumcree.placeholder image

Police feared a firearm attack if Drumcree parade went ahead, court told

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Andrew Muir, photographed at Redburn, Holywood, Co. Downplaceholder image

Andrew Muir opens up on gun threats, Jamie Bryson and Stormont 'on life support'

Ex-members of the security forces are being protected in a 'hierarchy of victims', relatives of people killed during the Troubles have said in a letter to Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant.placeholder image

'Hierarchy of Troubles victims' protecting veterans, claim families

In February supporters of Co Fermanagh campaigners Save Our Acute Services deliver letters to Stormont demanding the restoration of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wireplaceholder image

Rural hospital campaigners across NI demand Stormont action

Duncan Ferguson sharing a smile with the media after Glentoran's confirmation of his appointment as first-team manager. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)placeholder image

'I've only got the one player being sick': Duncan Ferguson Q&A as Glentoran boss

An empty classroom at St Colman's Primary School in Lambeg, Co Antrim, which received a bomb threat. Picture date: Monday October 19, 2026.placeholder image

Union hits out at 'conflicting advice' over school bomb threat emails

The bonfire on the Leckey Road in Londonderryplaceholder image

Police make three arrests over Londonderry bonfire

Latest News

Duncan Ferguson at The BetMcLean Oval following his appointment as Glentoran first-team manager on a multi-year contract. (Photo by Glentoran FC)placeholder image

Duncan Ferguson's first words as Glentoran boss after surprise Irish League move

A man has been charged over a hit-and-run which resulted in the death of a man and a woman sustaining serious injuries last year. placeholder image

Man charged over 2025 fatal hit-and-run crash

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates' Court, after he was released on bail for child sex abuse charges in April 2024.placeholder image

Ex-UDR members repulsed by Jeffrey Donaldson's crimes

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Man arrested after £2.4m drug seizure in Lisburn

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'No compelling case' to expand scheme for removal of foreign national prisoners

The UUP's Robin Swann called for victims of sexual violence to be included in the government's Troubles legacy legislation. Photo: House of Commonsplaceholder image

Sexual violence during Troubles should not be overlooked in new law, MPs argue

Former armed forces minister Al Carns raised concerns about his own government's Troubles Bill. Photo: James Manning/PA Wireplaceholder image

Labour ex-defence minister Al Carns 'deeply concerned' about Troubles legacy law

A man in his twenties was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, the PSNI has confirmed. Picture: PSNI (stock image)placeholder image

One dead in Newry crash between lorry, van and two cars

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Cost Of Living

A customer arrives to re-fuel his car at a petrol station as fuel prices dip slightly in NI (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)placeholder image

Petrol and diesel prices have dipped slightly in Northern Ireland

Residents of Belfast are the second worst in the UK for falling short of cash before payday, a new survey has shown. Photo: Alamy/PA.placeholder image

Belfast payday crisis: City UK's second-worst for cash shortage before next wage

The weekly rise to the price of fuel has halted as of today (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)placeholder image

Three-month hike to fuel prices in Northern Ireland grinds to a halt

The price of both diesel and petrol in NI is currently at its highest since the Iran war began (photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)placeholder image

Diesel in Northern Ireland creeps closer to £2 per litre after yet another rise

Opinion

Folklore has long regarded robins as messengers, bridging the gap between this world and the next

Jackie McGregor: When robins appear, love comes home

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Irish League Football

Glentoran's Andrew Mills and Tim McCann celebrate Saturday's win over Limavady United. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)placeholder image

Glentoran coach has 'been asked to meet' Duncan Ferguson ahead of appointment

Duncan Ferguson previously served as Everton's interim manager. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Duncan Ferguson appointment 'going to be a wake-up call for some people'

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson is set to become Glentoran's new manager. (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Irish League boss would 'absolutely love' chance to take on hero Duncan Ferguson

Portadown manager David Jeffrey. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)placeholder image

David Jeffrey clear Portadown 'building slowly but surely' after last-gasp win

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)placeholder image

Ballymena United debutant makes immediate impact after Irish League return

Food & Drink

Castlerock artisan chocolatier Geri Martin features in a new documentary series from global technology giant Lenovo, which explores what happens when entrepreneurs look beyond borders for supportplaceholder image

'So excited again': NI chocolatier backed by global giant after soaring costs

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.placeholder image

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Crime

Two men were arrested after a spate of car thefts in Londonderry, the PSNI said.placeholder image

Two due in court over spate of Londonderry car thefts

The attack happened in the early hours of this morning on Cupar Way, Belfast. Image: Googleplaceholder image

Three cars set alight in early-hours arson attack: Police appeal for information

A copy of the hoax email sent to schools across NI today.placeholder image

Read the full 'Islamist bomb threat' email to NI schools

Principal Stephen Baine outside St Colman's Primary School in Lambeg, Co Antrim, which received a bomb threat. Liam McBurney/the Press Associationplaceholder image

'Email bomb threat a very serious concern with 400 children and 80 staff'

The Moygannon Road in Warrenpoint. Photo by Googleplaceholder image

Banned driver was behind wheel of lorry, court told

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

PSNI say up to 300 NI schools affected by bomb threat email 'hoax'

Your World

East Londonderry UUP association chairman Robert Carmichael. placeholder image

UUP calls for illegal fireworks crack down to protect farm animals

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Belfast XR Festival 2026 wants us to Escape the Internet

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Stena Line strengthens emergency preparedness through major exercise

Retro

Royal Belfast Hospital: the courtyard. Watercolour. Credit: Wellcome Library, London. Wellcome Imagesplaceholder image

Founding of the Belfast Fever Hospital and the 1st Cholera Pandemic (1817)

Some weeks back I wrote (September 3, 2026) about a headline which signalled the start of the second Cholera Pandemic which struck in 1832.

Darryl Armitage

Jumping for joy in the Fairhill Shopping Centre in 2009 were the cheerleaders of Newtownabbey All Stars, who put on a display as part of the centre's Summer Fun series. BT32 - 821Hplaceholder image

Ballymena's Fairhill Shopping Centre through the years

The entrance to Friar's Bush Cemetery on the Stranmillis Road. Photo by Googleplaceholder image

Belfast's oldest cemetery to host Remembrance Day service

The historic stained glass being retained as part of the £72m Ballycastle Shared Education Campus developmentplaceholder image

‘A nod to the past’: Historic stained glass gets new home in £72m NI campus

The 'Bendy Tree' in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, which has won UK Tree of the Year 2026. The wych elm in County Down is the first ever tree in Northern Ireland to be crowned the winner of the Woodland Trust's annual competition. Issue date: Thursday October 8, 2026.placeholder image

‘Bendy’ wych elm in NI wins Tree of the Year contest

Homes & Gardens

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards. placeholder image

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Natalie Dixon

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.placeholder image

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

A review of Belfast Council's dual language signs policy held by city hall lawyers concluded Sinn Fein were wrong about the system. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letterplaceholder image

Sinn Féin wrong on Irish signs, conclude lawyers

Ballyowan House & Farm, situated on the highly regarded Drumbeg Road in Dunmurry, Co Down, extends to approximately 137.4 acres and comprises the historic Ballyowan House, a collection of residential properties, traditional farm buildings and extensive agricultural landplaceholder image

Historic NI estate comes to market for £4m after 90 years in same family

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New move on £400m Sirocco Works: Housing to be built first in 'welcome change'

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Lifestyle

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35,000 NI customers urged to check phone lines ahead of digital switchover

Caroline Keenan, head of tax at Sumer NI won the MENTupLEADup Excellence in Business Support accolade. She is pictured alongside Michelle Lestas, executive chair at MENTupLEADup and Peter Cardwell, Times Radio Londonplaceholder image

Belfast tax expert wins top accolade for supporting NI’s business community

Northern Ireland vehicle conversion firm TBC Conversions (TBC) has become a Ford Pro Certified Partner. Pictured is Gareth Pinkerton, engineering manager at TBC Conversions, Terence Donnelly, Group executive chairman at Donnelly Group and Donavon McKillen, managing director at TBC Conversionsplaceholder image

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Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has partnered with the Institute of Directors (IoD) Northern Ireland to provide CEF members with opportunities to strengthen their leadership and management skills and support the continued development of their careers. Pictured is Mark Spence, chief executive of the CEF and John Hansen, chair of IoD Northern Irelandplaceholder image

New partnership aims to strengthen leadership across NI construction sector

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

Claire Cartmill

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How I grew a NI solar energy company by 91% to £12m turnover in just three years

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Plans for a new lifeguard post at Castlerock beach

Business

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NI entrepreneur makes European history and ranks among UK tech’s top women

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Belfast Harbour boss scoops top honour as city’s business stars shine at awards

Ballymena’s Wrightbus is celebrating a major milestone after its 500th electric bus entered service in Greater Manchester, underlining the manufacturer’s contribution to the UK’s transition to cleaner public transport. Pictured is Vernon Everitt, Greater Manchester’s Transport Commissioner, with some of the team at the recently electrified Oldham depotplaceholder image

Wrightbus lands latest milestone as 500th electric bus enters service

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'I’m honoured': Belfast construction director wins Outstanding Contributor award

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