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Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2 Ralph Blackburn

Sarah Allen (Executive Chef), NIVA President Esther Skelly-Smith, Jane Allen. (Pic supplied by NIVA)

North of Ireland Veterinary Association launch new sustainability initiative By The Newsroom

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

Met Éireann, Ireland's National Meteorological Service, has published a comprehensive summary of Ireland's latest climate averages, for the period 1991-2020. These are the 30-year averages of observed variables such as rainfall and temperature. Picture: Met Éireann

Ireland has become warmer and wetter in the last 30 years says Met Éireann Darryl Armitage

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident Sam Johnson

Rebecca Martin, Affinity Veterinary Clinic.

North of Ireland Veterinary Association discuss veterinary workforce shortage i... By The Newsroom

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply Chelsie Sewell

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return Sam Johnson

Chris Clement, the Commercial Director at H&H Insurance Brokers, is warning of the consequences of underinsurance. Image: Stuart Walker Photography

​Financial implications of underinsuring buildings Joanne Knox

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England Patrick Hollis

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak Chelsie Sewell

President Dr. Esther Skelly-Smith at the BVA - NIVA AGM 2023

Equine vet Dr Esther Skelly-Smith elected president Joanne Knox

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected Chelsie Sewell

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert Sophie Wills

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England Patrick Hollis

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze Sophie Wills

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk Daniel Mcneil

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US Sophie Wills

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

When do the lighter nights return in the UK? Beth Franklin

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast Chelsie Sewell

W.I. Members from Armoy, Ballymoney, Broughshane, Glarryford, Kells & Connor, Mosside and Portrush who attended the Service at Armagh Cathedral.

25 WI ladies make the journey south for 90th anniversary service By The Newsroom

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world Sue Wilkinson

Jeremy Moody

Rural areas face huge development, says CAAV By The Newsroom

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms for £32.99 to help Brits

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms at £32.99 to help holidaymakers Katrina Conaglen

‘North coast house prices driving locals out’ says Sugden Joanne Knox

Farmland prices in an upward curve By The Newsroom

McGlone: Farmers need clarity on future funding

Karen McKevitt with Seamus Doyle

Costs crisis impacting farmers - McKevitt By The Newsroom

Lidl Northern Ireland today announced a brand-new partnership with Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon as its official ‘Fresh Fruit Supplier’. Lidl Northern Ireland will deliver more than 2 tonnes of quality fruit to power runners to the finish line on race day on Sunday 1 May. As ‘Official ‘Fresh Fruit Supplier’ to the event, Lidl Northern Ireland will be stationed at the start and finish line and relay changeover points throughout the course offering fresh bananas for a much-needed energy boost. Pictured at the launch is (L-R): Robbie Geary, Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon Manager, Sport for Good ambassador and Olympic runner Ciara Mageean and Phil Campbell, Supply Chain Director Lidl Northern Ireland. For more information visit www.lidl-ni.co.uk

Runners get energised for Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon By The Newsroom

Alan McCulla says Brexit is releasing large increases in fishing quotas for the NI fishing fleet. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com

Brexit: Northern Ireland fishermen see end of EU ‘discrimination’ Philip Bradfield

Four holdings on the market in stunning locations - including £770,000 Easthill ... Joanne Knox

Annual Export Bull Sale gears up for Raphoe Mart

Cultybraggan Farm. Image: www.galbraithgroup.com

Offers over £2,850,000 are sought for this suckler and sheep enterprise with cir... Joanne Knox

Storm Corrie is set to hit the UK on Sunday and Monday (image: PA)

Met Office introduces amber weather warnings for wind ahead of Storm Corrie Henry Sandercock

Storm Malik brought gusts of 147mph to the UK (image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy, 9, dies as Storm Malik hits UK with 100mph winds Henry Sandercock

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain (Photo: Getty Images)

Thunder and heavy rain storms to drench UK as Met Office issues warning Isabella Boneham

GNR Engine No 12 at Omagh Station on 7th September 1957

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Ulster beaten by storm, railway worker saves holiday train Darryl Armitage

Nick Grimshaw is leaving Radio One (Photo: BBC)

Nick Grimshaw to leave Radio 1 after 14 years - to be replaced by Jordan North a... Group Reporter

Temperatures across the UK are set to plummet over the next few days, with snow, sleet and rain to hit certain areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Temperatures in UK to plummet this week as snow, sleet and heavy rain forecast Helen Johnson

Belfast docks, the “magnificent” steamship City of Manchester had docked in Belfast this week in 1859 after sailing from Liverpool, reported the News Letter. Picture: Darren Kidd/Presseye.com

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Steamship arrives in Belfast enroute for New York City Darryl Armitage

Ever popular Omagh Show is cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19 ‘unknowns’ By The Newsroom

The UK will see a range of weather conditions this week, with a mixture of frost, fog, spells of sunshine, heavy rain and strong winds (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK this week - the forecast whe... Helen Johnson

A Spitfire flies close to Scrabo Tower in Newtownards in September 2020. Picture: Simon Graham

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Lord Londonderry tells of his hopes for aviation in Northe... Darryl Armitage

Brexit leaves hole in TB eradication efforts By The Newsroom

These 5 National Parks are top spots for UK staycations Group Reporter

Ian Lucas

Shearers are working together Una Culkin

Upper Bann SDLP candidate in the Assembly election, Dolores Kelly pictured at the launch of the SDLP election campaign at Oxford Island Discovery Centre on Monday morning. INLM06-211.

New alcohol licensing laws welcomed Carmel Robinson