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Antrim and Newtownabbey Council seeks voluntary redundancies to cut salary costs
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking voluntary redundancies in a bid to reduce salary costs as part of a revised...
Sep 20, 2025


Warning from City Hall that short-term lets are the new HMO, in terms of community erosion
Belfast councillors are warning that communities across the city could soon face a housing crisis caused by short-term lets, mirroring...
Sep 19, 2025


New employability programme ‘Start Out’ launched to support young people with Disabilities in MEA
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mulholland, Michelin Development Ltd, Paddy Crothers and...
Sep 19, 2025


Incredible £15,000 raised for Air Ambulance NI at 2025 Armoy Races by Simon Osborne Appeal
The Simon Osborne Air Ambulance NI Appeal has celebrated a remarkable fundraising milestone at this year’s Armoy Races, raising...
Sep 19, 2025


Danske Bank confirms new Ballymoney branch opening this November
Danske Bank has announced a major investment in Ballymoney with plans to relocate its branch to a modern new site on High Street. The...
Sep 19, 2025


Game-Changer: Wrightbus unveils first repowered zero-emission truck in landmark UK move
Eleven months in development – Wrightbus‘ first zero-emission truck conversion – a 19-tonne twin-axle DAF World-leading bus manufacturer...
Sep 18, 2025


CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
Sep 18, 2025


Progress on Rathlin’s rat-free project “encouraging” as eradication work continues
Representatives of the Rathlin Life Raft Project say efforts to make Rathlin Island rat-free are “progressing well.” The Rathlin Life...
Sep 18, 2025


DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18, 2025


From shampoo bottles to foil: MEA Council highlights overlooked items this Recycle Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is encouraging Borough residents to play their part in recycling Mid and East...
Sep 18, 2025


Two lorries destroyed in suspected Ballyclare arson attack
The scene on Thursday morning in Ballyclare Police are appealing for information following a suspected arson attack that destroyed two...
Sep 18, 2025


Met Office yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland as heavy rain forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, with the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and travel...
Sep 18, 2025


Stena Line welcomes first hybrid freight ferry Stena Futura to Belfast
Stena Futura sails into Belfast to a water salute Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour,...
Sep 18, 2025


Kinecx Energy: Antrim-based gas network operator announces new brand identity
Pictured (L-R) is Kinecx Energy’s Eric Cosgrove (Director of Engineering), Denise Curran (Finance Director), CEO Niall Martindale, Mark...
Sep 17, 2025


Supergirl skydive: Co Antrim mum to take 10,000ft leap for NSPCC NI
Sylvia McNamee from Straid, near Ballyclare. A fearless mum-of-two from Co Antrim is preparing to leap from a plane at 10,000 feet –...
Sep 17, 2025


County Antrim farmer taken to hospital after slurry incident
A County Antrim farmer has been taken to hospital after an incident involving a slurry pit on a farm near Ballycastle. Emergency services...
Sep 17, 2025


“This behaviour must stop”: McDonald appeals over Ahoghill incidents
Ahoghill village, Ballymena, and (inset) TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDonald has issued a...
Sep 17, 2025


Space technology breakthrough targets blue-green algae crisis in Lough Neagh
(L–R) James Doherty, Plastic-i, Chris McQuire, UK Space Agency, Minister Andrew Muir, Robert Hill, NI SPACE, and Maria-Valasia Peppa,...
Sep 17, 2025


Pret A Manger to open at Belfast International Airport, creating 40 jobs
Belfast International Airport CEO Dan Owens with Ray McNamara and Gerard Loughran from the Carebrook Partnership announcing new Pret...
Sep 17, 2025


Police investigate after suspicious approach to young girls walking home from youth club in Ballymena
Ballykeel 1 estate, in Ballymena Police are appealing for information following a report of a suspicious approach to three young girls in...
Sep 16, 2025
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