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Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

UFU President William Irwin, NIAC Chair Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Robin Swann MP

Northern Ireland voices support Back British Farming Day

Insulate homes to winter proof them (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Winter proof homes to reduce energy bills

Holstein UK AGM: Outgoing chairman Wallace Gregg; NI trustees Wallace Patton and Iain McLean; with president-elect Mark Logan. (Pic: Ruth Rees Photography)

Mark Logan named president-elect of Holstein UK at AGM

Robin Swann MLA

Swann highlights concern over ongoing bTB crisis

Metal fans are making their way to Donnington this week ahead of the Download Festival, celebrating its 21st anniversary. But as bands begin to pull out over sponsorship links, how has now affected this year's set and stage times? (Credit: Getty Images)

Amended set times for major UK festival as bands pull out over sponsor

[Top L-R] SZA, Dua Lipa and Coldplay's Chris Martin will be headlining the Pyramid Stage (below) at this year's Glastonbury Festival 2024' but who is playing at what time and who is the secret act on Woodsies Stage on Saturday? (Credit: Getty Images)

Glastonbury Festival 2024: Main stage times and secret set speculation

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Reminder on threat of protesters on farms

The costs associated with bovine TB have been described in recent days as 'unsustainable'

Call for Minister to prioritise bTB

Taylor Swift VIP Eras Tour UK package's (Getty)

What exactly does a Taylor Swift VIP package cost and include?

UFU deputy president John McLenaghan. (Pic: McAuley Multimedia)

UFU attend Farm to Fork summit at 10 Downing Street

YFCU exchangee, Philip Henry from Coleraine YFC pictured in April 2008 with sponsors Jonathan McCaughan, ABN Councillor William King, Coleraine Borough Council and Roberta Armstrong, Northern Bank. He is pictured receiving sponsorship for his exchange trip. Picture: Farming Life archives/Kevin McAuley

Bygone Days: Farmers scheme to market meat with a wider choice on offer (1954)

Pictured at the sale of fatstock at the Belfast Christmas show and sale at Allam’s Mart, Belfast, in December 1981, is Mr Andy Jackson from Crossgar being congratulated by Mr W J Sloan of Allam’s after winning the supreme championship. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

Ulster Farmers’ Union to campaign for higher farm prices (1970)

Robin Mercer, third generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year Honours List which recognises the outstanding achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. (Pic supplied by NB Chartered Communications)

New Year Honour for Hillmount Garden Centre owner

Texel pedigree sheep were in brisk demand at the breed show and sale which was held at Automart, Portadown, in October 1981. Pictured is the judge Mr Patrick Niland, third left, from Galway with his wife, auctioneer Tom Clarke, and Robert Mulligan, NI Texel Club chairman. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

UFU chief tells of concern over the breakdown of EEC summit (1983)

CAFRE Horticulture representatives Aimee Copeland (Randalstown), Anna McLoughlin (Ballymena) and Jacob Mercer (Glengormley) will compete in WorldSkills Landscape Gardening National Finals later this month in Manchester.

Students heading to WorldSkills National Finals
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Horticulture students have proved they are among the best in the United Kingdom!
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Enjoying the great outdoors with Camplify

Enjoy those Grand Days Out with Camplify

There is no place for any more pressure on our farmers because of the extremely thin margins. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Producer and farm investment needed

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

Deputy president attends Farm to Fork summit

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank?

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai

Liam Gallagher has once again fueled hopes for an Oasis reunion.

Radio X reveals the top 100 best British songs according to listeners

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Tensions could turn frosty between Prince William and Queen Camilla if the ivory item is used at King Charles III’s coronation - Credit: Getty Images

Queen Camilla to use contentious ivory sceptre for coronation ceremony

Striking employees gather around a fire outside Gronfreville-l'Orcher refinery on March 24, 2023

Strikes to be aware of this Easter & how to avoid them
With Easter upon us - thousands of people across the United Kingdom will use time away from work to go on trips both at home and abroad. Here are the strikes to be aware of this Easter and tips on how to reduce the chances of them spoiling your plans
Daniel Mcneil

Regulatory divergence impacts the whole of the UK, not just NI, for access to the EU market.

Feed Forum: Managing regulatory divergence

The Europe-wide study looked at honey imported into EU countries, and tested the imported samples for impurities.

Study finds 10 UK honey brands are diluted with cheap sugar syrup

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings

Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.

Hosepipe bans brewing around the UK after a dry winter

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Therme Manchester’s next generation waterpark area, including living waterslides. Credit: Therme

Development of UK’s first Therme park in Manchester starts

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

Mother slams Lidl who barred her from purchasing 100 cucumbers

RCN nurses suspend next week’s strike and enter pay negotiations

Netflix announces Love is Blind is coming to the UK - apply to be on the show

Netflix announces Love is Blind is coming to the UK - how to apply

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having children.

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having kids

MPs are set to discuss the consequences of Brexit for the first time.

Consequences of Brexit to be debated by MPs for the first time

More details have been revealed about the King's coronation weekend celebrations. (Photo by Niall Carson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by NIALL CARSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Buckingham palace reveals details of King Charles’ coronation

UFU president David Brown

Farm leaders confirm their priorities for 2023

Most watched UK Twitch streamers in 2022 revealed

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland has welcomed the decision to extend the grace period that will allow veterinary medicines used in NI to continue to be supplied from GB.

Animal medicines should be removed from the scope of the Protocol says UUP's Tom...

In this image released on December 23, King Charles III is seen during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, on December 13, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty Images)

King’s Speech 2022: Charles’ first Christmas address in full

From Boots to Lloyds - here are the Manchester pharmacy opening times over Christmas

Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies.

All bird keepers in Northern Ireland are reminded of the need to keep their birds and poultry housed, as part of the ongoing bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu in Northern Ireland.

Bird keepers reminded to keep their flocks indoors

Gill Higgins, Group Sustainability Director at Dawn Meats and Dunbia, and Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats and Dunbia.

Dunbia parent Dawn Meats to invest £90m in Net Zero climate commitment

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles?

Iconic American hamburger brand Wendy’s® announces intent to enter Ireland

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay

Peter Crouch releases a classical album of football anthems

A poster which is part of Brewdog’s ‘anti-sponsor’ campaign against the 2022 World Cup

Brewdog to be ‘anti-sponsor’ of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Retailers have begun releasing their Christmas 2022 adverts - here’s a look at some of those that we’ve caught so far

The best Christmas adverts of 2022 from Kevin the Carrot to Lidl Bear

The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nurses set for historic strike before Christmas due to pay disputes