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Dungannon Swifts secured their first home win of the new Premiership season as Sean McAllister’s thunderbolt and a late Andrew Mitchell penalty sealed a 2-0 triumph over Bangor.
Craig Taylor finished with a goal and assist, with Henry Cromack the final scorer, as Annagh United picked up Championship home success off a 2-0 win against Moyola Park.
Carrick Rangers boss Stephen Baxter was disappointed with the goals his side conceded as they were beaten for the first time this season.
Newly-promoted Moyola Park suffered blues on the road at Annagh United after Craig Taylor’s goal and assist for substitute Henry Cromack in a 2-0 home win.
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Ruaidhri Higgins was understandably a content figure after watching his Coleraine team win 2-0 at Carrick Rangers.
Musician Eithne Vallely has died after being hit by a truck in Armagh, police have said.
Two men have been arrested after a stabbing in Newtownabbey on Saturday morning.
Stormont’s new Health Minister has been warned that failure to modernise surgical services risks limiting access to care.
Ethan McGee grabbed a crucial winner to help Linfield bag three crucial Premiership points against crosstown rivals Cliftonville by 1-0 at Windsor Park.
The 2026 Classic TT is due to conclude three days earlier than originally planned following a major revamp of the schedule by the organisers.
From lightweight packable shells to a warm jacket designed for temperatures as low as -10°C, these are four women's waterproof jackets to consider for autumn.
Mike Browne set an unofficial lap record in Formula One qualifying at the Classic TT on Friday as he dipped under Bruce Anstey’s nine-year-old lap record.
William Tyndale was born in 1494 in Gloucestershire and has rightfully been described as the 'Father of the English Bible’.
A letter from Tom Ferguson:
Coleraine’s Lee Hara continued to shine at the Manx Grand Prix as he broke the 120mph barrier in qualifying on Friday.
News Letter editorial for Saturday, August 22, 2026:
Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council has issued a fresh statement, as anger perists over the death of two pet dogs at a house in Lurgan.
The number of children being baptised as Catholics and Presbyterians across the island has dropped by 30% and 36% respectively - but church leaders are also reporting a noticeable trend of young adults coming to faith.
Armagh Banbridge Craigavon Borough Council has declined to answer any questions in the midst of a major row over two dead dogs found at a home in Lurgan.
Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Frankincense Intense range promises luxurious age-defying skincare, but does it deliver? I added four products to my routine, alongside two of the brand’s beautifully scented handcare favourites.
Grieving relatives of Ulster people killed in terror atrocities and survivors of attacks made their way to London today, to take part in the first UK-wide event marking their struggles.
The two-hour service was highly religious but also humorous, filled with funny stories about the late comedian, who died aged 80.
Late goals from Paul O’Neill and Kevin O’Hara helped Larne take a huge stride towards Conference League qualification as they sealed a 2-0 victory over Lincoln Red Imps in Gibraltar in the first leg of their play-off.
Thursday evening’s qualifying sessions at the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT have been called off because of wet weather on the Isle of Man.
Ballymena United boss Oran Kearney believes Finley Thorndike “can make things happen” for the Sky Blues after joining from Crusaders in a player swap deal which sees Donal Rocks moving in the opposite direction.
A partial lunar eclipse - making the Moon appear red - will occur towards the end of August.
The wife of tragic Manx Grand Prix rider Sam Naughton said she was “broken beyond belief” after he was killed in a crash on Wednesday.
News Letter editorial for Friday, August 21, 2026:
In earlier News Letter columns, the issue of the proposed new religious education (RE) syllabus for Northern Ireland has been addressed.
Elected representatives are pressing authorties for answers after two pet dogs were found dead at a house in Lurgan.
Dr Stephen Best has confirmed he is stepping back from his role as Glenavon chairman due to “a recent deterioration in my health” – with the Lurgan Blues appointing their long-serving club stalwart as Honorary Chair in recognition of his “service and commitment”.
Glentoran have completed a deal for Nigerian-born winger Lekan Sule from Rosario.
