
Ben Lowry
Editor at Belfast News Letter
Editor of the News Letter, the world's oldest continuously published daily English language newspaper. All views expressed are my own
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newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe spell of weather that we have just had in Northern Ireland is remarkable – it was fabulous for anyone who was able to enjoy it, as I imagine most people were at some point. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowHome heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have plunged to their lowest level since before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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1 week ago |
newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry
A graphic based on satellite imagery of the British Isles at the mid point in the day, 130pm, Wednesday April 2 2025, showing no cloud whatsoever over Britain or Ireland - a very unusual moment. Image taken from www.sat24.comThe spell of weather that we have just had in Northern Ireland is remarkable – it was fabulous for anyone who was able to enjoy it, as I imagine most people were at some point.
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2 weeks ago |
newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry
Published 5th Apr 2025, 13:33 BSTWatch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowOn Thursday I was at the launch of the Dunluce Lodge hotel, Portrush. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
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newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry
The NI courts in their interpretation of Article 2 of ECHR are driving the legacy imbalance. Picture GoogleThis week I wanted to write about the Irish language row at Grand Central station, and what I think it symbolises. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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