Primary school pupils in Northern Ireland continue to be among the best in the world in reading
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- May 10, 2023
Two new Stena Line ships to boost freight capacity on Belfast–Heysham route by 80%
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- May 10, 2023
Wrightbus sees zero-emission fleet hit the four million mile mark
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- May 9, 2023
Ten Days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment
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- May 9, 2023
Northern Ireland leads UK regions’ economic growth as UK set to avoid recession in 2023
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- May 8, 2023
King expresses his “heartfelt thanks” to the nation
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- May 5, 2023
OUR GIRL | Ballymena’s Peighton Kelly gets ready to take position for the King’s Coronation
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- May 5, 2023
Farmers’ Choir members from Co Antrim prepare to sing for the King
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- May 5, 2023
Beautiful blooms to celebrate historic Coronation across MEA!
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- May 5, 2023
Coronation Medal to go to Armed Forces and frontline emergency service workers
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- May 3, 2023
Volunteer Victoria wins National Award for Cancer Campaigning
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- May 2, 2023
North Antrim MP meets King Charles during visit to Parliament
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- Apr 30, 2023
Get ready for Coronation celebrations in Mid and East Antrim!
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- Apr 30, 2023
Yellow weather warning advising of heavy rain and thunderstorms across NI
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- Apr 29, 2023
A first glimpse at Their Majesties' Coronation robes...
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- Apr 29, 2023
“Workers refuse to just survive but will fightback” – Unite’s Susan Fitzgerald
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- Apr 28, 2023
Aer Lingus Regional connects Belfast City Airport to Newcastle and Isle of Man
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- Apr 27, 2023
Ahoghill man Wallace Elder crowned Coronation Champion
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- Apr 26, 2023
Wrightbus secures new deal to deliver 48 zero emission buses to London
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- Apr 26, 2023
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