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Dermot O’Leary embarks on a brand new adventure in Dermot’s Taste of Ireland
Dermot O’Leary in ITV’s Dermot’s Taste of Ireland Television broadcaster Dermot O’Leary is embarking on a brand new adventure as part...
Sep 15, 2024


Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 15, 2024


Disappointment after UK Government halts funding for Northern Ireland City Deals amid spending review
A visit by Economy Minister this week to the site of the proposed i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena which is funded by the...
Sep 13, 2024


Disruption of ‘Sea Parcel Border’ already starting to bite – Allister
As the deadline for the implementation of the new Irish Sea Parcels Border approaches, set for September 30, 2024, TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that the impacts and initial disruption is already being felt across Northern Ireland. The North Antrim MP has voiced significant concerns over the impending changes, highlighting the economic and logistical challenges that are beginning to surface. Commenting on approaching date, Mr Allister said: “The disruption it is causing is
Sep 13, 2024


Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
During Pensions Awareness week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to...
Sep 12, 2024


Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus takes wraps off latest stage of its hydrogen coach development
The new Wrightbus 300kw hydrogen coach demonstrator unveiled at the Cenex Expo. Wrightbus, the fastest-growing bus manufacturer in the UK...
Sep 5, 2024


Storm names announced for 2024/25 season
Three historic names from the Met Office’s 170-year history have been included in the new storm names list for the 2024/25 season. James,...
Aug 29, 2024


Oasis announce reunion with UK and Ireland tour
Oasis today end years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming the domestic...
Aug 27, 2024


BBC announces new documentary to mark 40th anniversary of the Brighton Bomb
As the 40th anniversary of the Brighton Bomb approaches, a feature-length BBC documentary for BBC Two and iPlayer from the makers of the...
Aug 24, 2024


Most tattooed female ever & most body modifications achieved by kindness advocate
Esperance Fuerzina - Most Tattooed Woman Guinness World Records 2025 Photos: Gabriel Gurrola/Guinness World Records Guinness World...
Aug 22, 2024


Celebrity Series of The Traitors is coming as well as fourth series on BBC One and iPlayer
Host of The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman The multi-award-winning hit psychological game format The Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman,...
Aug 22, 2024


Urgent need to reinstate UK’s cancer plan to save lives, leading expert warns
There’s a ticking time bomb on cancer care with UK cases predicted to increase by 30% by 2040. However, without a designated cancer plan...
Aug 21, 2024


Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute as Channel 5 confirm Mosley’s Wonders of the Human Body
Channel 5 is set to air the brand new Michael Mosley: Wonders of the Human Body . The three part series is fronted by science journalist...
Aug 8, 2024


PSNI take to decision to ‘mobilise the service’ and call officers from across UK to assist
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has announced tonight (Wednesday 7 August) that the decision has been made to “significantly...
Aug 7, 2024


Lifeboat stations and shops set for RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
During the month of August, RNLI lifeboat stations and shops around the UK and Ireland will take part in the next stage of the RNLI’s...
Jul 31, 2024


Decision to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing - NI Communities Minister
Northern Ireland Communities minister Gordon Lyons has described the Chancellor’s recent announcement on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment...
Jul 30, 2024


MP tables motion in Commons condemning “disgraceful and blasphemous mocking of Christianity”
Jim Allister has tabled the Motion below in Parliament condemning what he described as “the disgraceful and blasphemous mocking of...
Jul 28, 2024


Northern Ireland achieves first Cultural World Heritage Site listing in Gracehill
After many years of effort the small Moravian village of Grachill in Co Antrim, has been designated as a World Heritage Site at the...
Jul 26, 2024


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
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