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Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
Speaking on the eve of the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP said: “I, and colleagues, look forward...
Jul 7, 2024


Time to reset relations with Europe: Foreign Secretary David Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy Writing in The Local Europe ahead of his trip to Germany, Poland and Sweden, the Foreign Secretary...
Jul 7, 2024


Researcher says farmers’ perspectives need to be considered when reintroducing lynx and wolves
Image: Hans Veth via Unsplash A researcher from Queen’s University Belfast says farmers need to be listened to in the debate about...
Jul 7, 2024


Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16–19 year-old now
More than a million parents will receive reminders to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or...
Jun 16, 2024


Green pioneer Wrightbus contributes £1.5bn to UK economy
The rebirth of iconic bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown...
Jun 14, 2024


Animal Welfare charities call on NI Executive to catch up on compulsory microchipping of pet cats
The Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to make compulsory...
Jun 10, 2024


RTÉ investigates the Irish and European horse industries in a major new investigation
In a major new investigation to be broadcast this Wednesday and Thursday night on RTÉ One and RTE Player, RTÉ Investigates examines the...
Jun 8, 2024


easyJet to serve Costa Coffee onboard all flights from this summer
easyJet and Costa Coffee have today announced a new collaboration that will see two of the UK’s leading brands take flight together....
Jun 6, 2024


Ballymena’s Brandon McCaughan charges to brilliant second win Of GB4 Season
1st - Brandon McCaughan at the GB4 Championship. (Images: Jakob Ebrey Photography) Brandon McCaughan continued his title challenge in the...
May 28, 2024


Health Minister welcomes UK Gov announcement on infected blood compensation
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of further details on compensation arrangements for those...
May 22, 2024


Lady Ballyedmond tops The Sunday Times Rich List in Northern Ireland
Lady Ballyedmond and family are the richest people in Northern Ireland, according to this year’s edition of The Sunday Times Rich List,...
May 17, 2024


Organisations join forces to provide schools with inclusive PE equipment and resources
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body, using the...
Apr 30, 2024


Wrightbus secures further German order for 46 hydrogen buses
Marcel De Rycker (General Manager Europe Wrightbus), Ulrich Thomsch (Prokurist Cottbusverkehr), Norman Kabelitz (Arbeitsgruppenleiter...
Apr 25, 2024


Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare recognised as exceptional exporter in prestigious UK Gov awards
Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare has been announced as one of 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom who...
Apr 23, 2024


Decision welcomed on Post Office Horizon convictions
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister have welcomed the decision to include Northern Ireland in the Post Office...
Apr 22, 2024


UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary has...
Apr 22, 2024


UEFA EURO 2028 is once in a lifetime opportunity for NI’s economy – Murphy
Pictured after meeting today at Castle Buildings, Belfast are (l-r) Patrick Nelson, CEO, Irish FA; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Irish...
Apr 16, 2024


Reading for just five minutes can reduce stress by nearly 20%
Key findings revealed that just 5 minutes of reading can reduce stress by nearly 20%, improve concentration and focus by as much as 11%...
Apr 14, 2024


Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus to be rolled out across Hampshire
A new fleet of zero-emission vehicles, manufactured by Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus, is being rolled out across Hampshire. The new...
Apr 10, 2024


Storm Kathleen to bring strong winds
Image: Bill Guiller Low pressure will bring windy conditions and continued showers, especially in the west, and above average temperature...
Apr 5, 2024
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