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45 minutes ago
The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...

4 hours ago
MEA Councillor expenses comes under spotlight after 14% rates hike in two years
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were this month landed with a hike of 3.99% after councillors struck the rate for both residents and...


9 hours ago
Two men have been charged to court in connection with drug-related offences
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged two people to court in connection with...


20 hours ago
RTÉ unveils cast for new Walsh Sisters comedy drama based on novels by Marian Keyes
RTÉ in association with the BBC has announced the lead cast members for its new comedy drama series, The Walsh Sisters, inspired by the...

20 hours ago
Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...


20 hours ago
Advocacy service empowers victims of sexual and domestic abuse: Long
The Department of Justice has announced the provider of an advocacy service for victims of sexual and domestic abuse. ASSIST NI will...

24 hours ago
ANB Council approves £30,000 programme to celebrate VE Day 80 in Co Antrim
Antrim Castle Gardens. Image: Whileonourtravels Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors approved a £30,000 programme of events to mark the...


1 day ago
Ryanair calls for NATS CEO to resign as thousands of passengers suffers delays
Ryanair today (15 Feb) called for NATS (National Air Traffic Services) CEO, Martin Rolfe, to step aside as thousands of passengers...

1 day ago
Heifer rearing is an investment, not a cost
Heifers should ideally calve down between 22 and 24 months. “Heifer rearing on a dairy farm is often seen as a high-cost enterprise...

1 day ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 15 February 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...


1 day ago
Weight of our waste: 20,775 tonnes collected in Mid and East Antrim in three month period
(L-R) Aoife McCrory, Waste & Pollution Solutions Coordinator and Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Most...


1 day ago
Employment opportunities in agriculture showcased at CAFRE Greenmount in Antrim
Alltech – Aislinn Campbell and Adam Smyth (BSc Agricultural Technology graduates), Amie Peers, Alltech with Level 3 Advanced Technical...


1 day ago
Two men arrested and drugs seized after suspicious vehicle stopped in Antrim area
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, supported by Auto Crime Team colleagues, made two...


2 days ago
Protect yourself from online dating scams - NI Trading Standards urges after woman loses £80,000
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging those looking for love to be on their guard to online dating...


2 days ago
Councillors updated on XL Bullies in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
Three XL Bully dogs registered with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have not been issued with an exemption...


2 days ago
Detectives carry out searches in connection with UDA in North Antrim
Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, investigating criminality linked to the North Antrim UDA,...

2 days ago
Swann urges Car Insurance Taskforce to take action on NI premiums
South Antrim MP Robin Swann The UK Government has committed to tackling the rising costs of car insurance premiums in the United Kingdom...

2 days ago
Planned road closure as essential pipelaying continues to support new development in Ballymena
Crebilly Road, Ballymena where pipelaying works is taking place for planned development at the former site of the Knockeen Lodge NI Water...


2 days ago
Special reception for Loughgiel Shamrocks Camogie team to celebrate sporting success
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured Councillor Maighréad Watson, Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop...


2 days ago
Largest Lidl store in Northern Ireland set to open in Coleraine
CGI of new Lidl store in Coleraine when completed. Lidl Northern Ireland will open its newest and biggest ever store at Riverside Retail...

2 days ago
Man wearing ‘Oodie’ with bunny ears arrested after 66 counts of criminal damage reported in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man who went on a rampage of damaging vehicles in the town in the early hours...


2 days ago
Translink encourages passengers to join them on a Novel Journey!
Pictured L-R are Libraries NI’s Julie Reid, David Torrans from No Alibis and Translink’s David Cowan launching the 2025 Novel Journeys...


2 days ago
Exciting new arrivals at Belfast Zoo: Meet the new Meerkat family!
Photos: Alan Campbell Photography Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new meerkats who moved into their new habitat...


3 days ago
NI Cancer Charities welcome life-saving vote on smoking
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with representatives from the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition including Cancer Focus Northern...
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