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Kate Grant, the NI model, activist, and proud ambassador for Learning Disability Pride, talks about Down's syndrome, meeting Kim Kardashian, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and appearing on This Morning with Eamonn Holmes

1 day ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Kate Grant from Cookstown is the ambassador for Learning Disability Pride, which takes place on June 21 in CarrickergusKate Grant from Cookstown is living proof that passion, courage, and representation can redefine what the world sees as beautiful. 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.
Travel: Ideas for Father's Day with short breaks in Amsterdam, Northern Ireland, sunny Spain and more

1 day ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Amsterdam - the 4 Star Hotel Artemis,for 3 nights on a room-only basis from £449pps, from Belfast International, June 13, Visit tui.co.uk or visit your local TUI store/agent in Northern Ireland.
“The name of my business, Saluté (Italian for 'health'), represents a holistic, Mediterranean-inspired approach to achieving optimal well-being'

1 day ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Limavady-based woman Natalie McGee has launched a holistic wellness ventureA Co Londonderry-based entrepreneur has built a wellness business rooted in Mediterranean-inspired principles. 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...
News Letter features editor Helen McGurk shares her heartbreaking personal experience of why Northern Ireland needs a specialist inpatient psychiatric mother and baby unit now

2 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Nearly 20 years ago News Letter features editor Helen McGurk, who had severe antenatal depression and spent time on a general psychiatric ward, met with the then DUP health spokesperson Iris Robinson to petition for an inpatient psychiatric mother and baby unit in Northern Ireland. In 2023 proposals for a facility at Belfast City Hospital were given the green light, but funding has still to be found.
Rivals actress Victoria Smurfit in Belfast to give support to specialist equipment donation by Dr Terry Cross OBE to enhance children’s eye care across Northern Ireland

3 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Children across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from faster and more accessible diagnosis of potentially serious eye conditions, thanks to a significant donation from Dr Terry Cross OBE, Patron of the David Cross Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation.
“Chris was such a loving man who doted on his family. He adored Adam and lived for his family. If by telling our story, I can help save even one life, then something good can come from our pain.'

3 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Newtownabbey woman Danielle Webb with her late husband Christopher and their three-year-old son on their wedding day - four days later, Christopher tragically died from sepsisA Co Antrim woman, who became a widow less than a week after her wedding, is encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of a life-threatening condition.
Tam, a much-loved cab driver and devoted single father, died just four weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind his 12-year-old son Max.

4 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Tam Barker, who died four weeks after a pancreatic diagnosis, with his son MaxA letter backed by 59,000 signatures was hand-delivered to the Northern Ireland Executive earlier this week, demanding urgent investment into early detection for pancreatic cancer — the deadliest common cancer.
Prostate surgery: David Fleming from East Belfast who was one of the first patients to undergo the new Aquablation Therapy at the Ulster Hospital

5 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Mr Ken Hiew, consultant urologist, Mr Ajay Pahuja, consultant urologist, & David Fleming, Aquablation patient at the Ulster HospitalA ground-breaking robotic technology that eliminates the need for invasive prostate surgery has been installed at the Ulster Hospital, the first of its kind in the region and across Ireland.
Kathryn Callaghan: 'With The Open making its much-anticipated return to Royal Portrush, I felt compelled to honour this moment through art'

5 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Published 2nd Jun 2025, 12:26 BST'Master Swing', by NI artist, Kathryn Callaghan, a Rory McIlroy-inspired work to celebrate his win at The Masters and career grand slamCo Down artist Kathryn Callaghan is exhibiting her ‘Irish Golf’ artworks of 13 iconic Irish links golf courses from June 5 to July 31 on Northern Ireland’s historic ‘golf coast’.
Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs: Bert Rima and other local ramblers on why it's good to walk as it launches 'Walk Week' with free guided walks to introduce newcomers to the community and lifestyle

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Belfast man, Bert Rima, chair, Ulster Federation of Rambling ClubsIn a quiet but determined voice, Bert Rima, the chair of the Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs explains why he's devoted the last three years to leading Northern Ireland’s oldest walking organisation.

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Articles

Kate Grant, the NI model, activist, and proud ambassador for Learning Disability Pride, talks about Down's syndrome, meeting Kim Kardashian, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and appearing on This Morning with Eamonn Holmes

Travel: Ideas for Father's Day with short breaks in Amsterdam, Northern Ireland, sunny Spain and more

“The name of my business, Saluté (Italian for 'health'), represents a holistic, Mediterranean-inspired approach to achieving optimal well-being'

News Letter features editor Helen McGurk shares her heartbreaking personal experience of why Northern Ireland needs a specialist inpatient psychiatric mother and baby unit now

Rivals actress Victoria Smurfit in Belfast to give support to ​specialist equipment donation by Dr Terry Cross OBE to enhance children’s eye care across Northern Ireland

“Chris was such a loving man who doted on his family. He adored Adam and lived for his family. If by telling our story, I can help save even one life, then something good can come from our pain.'

Tam, a much-loved cab driver and devoted single father, died just four weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind his 12-year-old son Max.

Prostate surgery: David Fleming from East Belfast who was one of the first patients to undergo the new Aquablation Therapy at the Ulster Hospital

Kathryn Callaghan: 'With The Open making its much-anticipated return to Royal Portrush, I felt compelled to honour this moment through art'

Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs: Bert Rima and other local ramblers on why it's good to walk as it launches 'Walk Week' with free guided walks to introduce newcomers to the community and lifestyle

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Rivals actress Victoria Smurfit in Belfast to give support to specialist equipment donation by Dr Terry Cross OBE to enhance children’s eye care across Northern Ireland