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TUV’s Kyle condemns “misinformation” as PSNI confirms peaceful Portrush Parade as 12,000 attend
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has praised organisers of the Portrush Sons of Ulster Flute Band parade following a...
Jul 21, 2025


Public transport steers The Open success with over 200,000 journeys delivered by Translink
Public transport has played a starring role in the success of The 153rd Open Championship, with more than 200,000 journeys made on...
Jul 21, 2025


Multi-agency response as amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
A multi-agency emergency response has been activated in Northern Ireland as the region prepares for potential flooding following a newly...
Jul 20, 2025


Ministers congratulate Scottie Scheffler and hail 153rd Open at Royal Portrush a huge success
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly pictured with the famous Claret Jug at Royal Portrush Golf...
Jul 20, 2025


Amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as torrential rain may lead to flash flooding
The Met Office has escalated its weather alert for parts of Northern Ireland, issuing an amber warning for very heavy rain between 23:00...
Jul 20, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘O’ is for Oreo Truffles
Making our way nicely through my alphabet bakes series! This one is a super simple treat that is sure to go down well with kids and big...
Jul 20, 2025


Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on spectacular parade night amid media scrutiny
Portrush Sons of Ulster Image: Paul Berry TUV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle has issued a robust statement praising the Portrush Sons...
Jul 20, 2025


CAFRE celebrates 25 years of Horticulture Higher Education as Class of 2025 graduates
Class of 2025 Foundation Degree in Horticulture graduates: Jaime Hudson from Newcastle; Fay Hunter from Ballyclare; Helen Black from...
Jul 20, 2025


Tributes paid to former Dunclug College teacher Billy Smyth
Mr William (Billy) Smyth Warm tributes have been paid following the passing of Mr William (Billy) Smyth, a beloved former teacher at...
Jul 20, 2025


CAFRE celebrates Class of 2025 Master’s Graduates in Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
Celebrating their Master’s Degree awards: David Moore (Ballymoney) , James Waugh (Portadown), Daniel Sproule (Killylea), Mairead McCrory...
Jul 19, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 19 July 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...
Jul 19, 2025


Vandals target Orange Arch in Cairncastle in suspected hate crime
Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after the Orange Arch erected by Cairncastle LOL 692 was targeted by vandals in the early...
Jul 19, 2025


Portrush RNLI rescues ill casualty from vessel 10 miles offshore
Portrush RNLI launched its all-weather lifeboat (ALB) on Saturday afternoon (19 July) following reports of a person taken ill on a vessel...
Jul 19, 2025


Police launch urgent appeal to locate missing Co Antrim woman
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Gillian Shields, who has been reported missing from the Lisburn area. Ms...
Jul 19, 2025


Major parade as Portrush Sons of Ulster Flute Band event returns amid Open Championship crowds
Portrush is preparing for a significant evening of festivities and potential congestion this Saturday as the annual Sons of Ulster Flute...
Jul 18, 2025


Tractor and Truck Drive-In Service to bring Gospel and community spirit to Antrim Coast
Dunseverick Baptist Church is extending a warm invitation to the public for a special Tractor and Truck Service Drive-In and Barbecue,...
Jul 18, 2025


Wrightbus reveals long-awaited 6x2 zero-emission bus with global rollout on the horizon
Jean-Marc Gales, Company CEO, with the new 6x2. After two years in development, Wrightbus has today unveiled its much-anticipated 6x2...
Jul 18, 2025


Schools dig into gardening with hands-on growing club initiative
Camphill Primary School pupils building pea structures to help growing stems Three local primary schools in the Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 18, 2025


Galgorm Collection announces £30m Championship Links Golf Course – NI’s first in over a century
Galgorm Collection unveils plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years in £30m investment ...
Jul 18, 2025


US Consul General visits Wrightbus in Ballymena to see UK’s leading green bus manufacturer first-hand
The United States Consul General, James Applegate, recently paid a visit to Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus, following an...
Jul 17, 2025
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