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Ben Lowry

Belfast

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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  • 1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now​The 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.

  • 1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now​Home 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.

  • 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.com​The 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.

  • 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! now​On 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...

  • 2 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | Ben Lowry

    The NI courts in their interpretation of Article 2 of ECHR are driving the legacy imbalance. Picture Google​This 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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Ben Lowry @BenLowry2
10 Apr 25

RT @Madz_Grant: "Have you watched Adolescence yet?" https://t.co/pHJxw2Kazt

Ben Lowry
Ben Lowry @BenLowry2
10 Apr 25

The presenter seems to be doubling down on the idea that Kemi Badenoch's reaction to this TV programme should (in effect) be the same as Keir Starmer's one. She is justified in replying that there are much more serious, and real, matters that the PM could focus on

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'In the same way I don't need to watch Casualty to know what's going on in the NHS, I don't need to watch a specific Netflix drama to understand what's going on' Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the TV drama 'Adolescence' and toxic masculinity https://t.co/hyxr2KzLcs

Ben Lowry
Ben Lowry @BenLowry2
9 Apr 25

RT @AnnTravers6: Today is the 41st anniversary of the day that the Provisional IRA murdered my 23yr old sister Mary by shooting her in the…