The Belfast News Letter is 283 years old today, the oldest English language daily newspaper in the world

Sep 17, 2020

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	The Belfast News Letter is 283 years old today, the oldest English language daily newspaper in the world

	The News Letter celebrates its 283rd birthday today.

Decision expected to be made on reopening of drink-only pubs in NI today

It is expected that the Stormont Executive will decide whether to allow drink-only pubs in NI to reopen, later today.

Government approvingly cites role of Poots’ officials in sea border work

The Secretary of State has approvingly cited the cooperation of Edwin Poots’ officials in constructing border posts as evidence that Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal which creates an Irish Sea border is being delivered.

Christian charity which focuses on unwanted gay desires gets backing of 66,000-plus signatories

More than 66,000 online signatures have been added to a petition defending an under-fire Northern Irish charity, amid a campaign by activists opposed to “gay conversion therapy”.

‘RUC success’ against IRA real reason for collusion claims: Allister

The track record of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in curtailing IRA terrorism is the real reason the RUC’s detractors make repeated ‘collusion’ claims, Jim Allister has said.

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Governor and premier at Bessbrook to mark linen firm’s centenary

From the News Letter, September 17, 1945

Brian takes on 31 marathons in 31 days

A Cookstown born vet has finished 31 charity marathons in 31 days from John O’Groats to Lands End, completing the challenge on his 50th birthday.

Friendship on hold as Coleraine and Motherwell face off

They may be good mates off the pitch but Oran Kearney says his friendship will be put on hold for the duration of tonight’s Europa League second qualifying round clash at The Showgrounds.

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott calls for fans’ backing over Jay Donnelly signing

Glentoran head coach Mick McDermott has described his decision to sign Jay Donnelly as ‘a judgement call’ and called for supporters to ‘trust and back’ the move.

On This Day in 2014 – Jonas Gutierrez reveals he had been diagnosed with cancer

Jonas Gutierrez admitted he “went home in tears” upon discovering he had been diagnosed with cancer, with the then Newcastle winger inundated with messages of support after revealing the news on this day six years ago.

US Open is the ultimate test says Tony Jacklin

It is 50 years since Tony Jacklin won the US Open at Hazeltine, his second major title in 11 months following his Open Championship triumph in 1969.

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