It’s official - The Open returns to Royal Portrush in 2025

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms affecting parts of Northern Ireland on Thursday.

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Subscribe              Sep 8, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon There was great news on the sporting and tourism fronts this morning when it was announced that Royal Portrush has been confirmed as the venue for The Open in 2025. The spectacular course will host the major just six years after the hugely successful championship which was won by Shane Lowry in 2019. Almost 240,000 spectators packed the venue over the four days on that occasion. In politics the DUP has launched a broadside at the Tory government after it broke a promise to protect citizens' pension pots – saying it is further proof the PM's pledges are "worthless". Lord Dodds made the comments after Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that the long-standing "triple lock" on pensions was being done away with. Firmus Energy has said it will increase its natural gas prices across much of Northern Ireland by 35.15% from October. The company said it was sorry to make the announcement, which it blamed on substantial rises in global wholesale gas prices. We hope you are all able to enjoy a little bit of today's sunshine. Unfortunately it looks like thunder storms could be on the way for tomorrow.  Have a good afternoon Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor           It's official - The Open returns to Royal Portrush in 2025           Royal Portrush has been confirmed as the venue for The Open in 2025.                 Subscriptions Did you know you can subscribe to the News Letter for only £1 month for the first three months? With our most popular offer, Digital +,  you'll get unlimited access to the website, see 70% fewer ads, be able to access our online puzzles section and access the newspaper edition app on mobile, tablet and desktop.  You can unsubscribe at time, though we hope you wont.           Arlene Foster to step down from Stormont role   Arlene Foster is to step down from her MLA role before the end of the month.           Firmus announces gas price hike of more than 35%   Firmus Energy has said it will increase its natural gas prices across much of Northern Ireland by 35.15% from October.           NI Executive agrees schemes to resettle Afghan refugees   Stormont political leaders have agreed measures to allow vulnerable people fleeing Afghanistan to resettle in Northern Ireland.           A fine September day in Northern Ireland today, but not quite as sunny and hot as expected   There was a fine, perhaps last spell of summer sunshine in Northern Ireland today, but not quite the hot conditions that had been expected.               Honda e review: electric city car's characterful charm comes at a price   Honda's small car comes with a good specification and great design but a high price and short range hamper its appeal       Renault Megane E-Tech heralds electric future for French family hatchback   New model to offer up to 292 miles of range and wide use of sustainable materials                             Swiss clash 'not a revenge mission'           Steven Davis believes Northern Ireland would be wasting their energy if they spent any time thinking of Wednesday night's crunch World Cup qualifier against Switzerland as a revenge mission.                   Dan Soper embracing new coaching role with Ulster   Dan Soper joined Ulster in 2018 as skills coach after guiding RBAI to three consecutive Schools' Cup wins and a successful stint in the club game, helping Ballynahinch and Banbridge to success in the All Ireland League.       Podium aim for Mike Browne at Cookstown 100   Cork's Mike Browne has set himself a minimum target of finishing on the rostrum at this weekend's KDM Hire Cookstown 100.       Ethan Galbraith spot-kick gives Northern Ireland Under-21s victory over Slovakia   Ethan Galbraith's penalty earned John Schofield his first win as Northern Ireland Under-21s manager as they edged out Slovakia 1-0.                   View more news

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