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Northern Ireland-born Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed next head of RAF
Air Marshal Harv Smyth Air Marshal Harv Smyth, originally from Northern Ireland, has been confirmed as the next Chief of the Air Staff,...
Jul 16


Vital support for families as Family Fund grants open for disabled young adults
Family Fund, the UK’s largest charity supporting families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children, is inviting families...
Jul 15


Stars dive into the deep in ITV’s SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters
In a thrilling and emotionally charged new ITV series, SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, seven celebrities venture into the shark-rich...
Jul 14


Relive the drama: Byker Grove now streaming for the first time in 20 years
The legendary teen drama Byker Grove, which captivated a generation of British viewers, is officially back – with classic episodes now...
Jul 14


Northern Ireland basks in sizzling sunshine as UK heatwave intensifies
Thursday night… Divin’ right in at last light at Portrush West Bay (Image: Paul McFarland • Picturskew Photography) Large parts of the UK...
Jul 11


Wrightbus strengthens global customer support with senior appointment
Graham Hamlyn, Wrightbus Director of Global Technical Customer Support Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the...
Jul 10


Royal Mail shake-up: Ofcom delivers new rules to cut delays and keep post affordable
Big changes are on the way for the UK’s postal system – and if you’re fed up with late letters or rising stamp prices, you might welcome...
Jul 10


Government confirms emergency alert test to sound on phones nationwide this September
The UK Government will carry out its second nationwide Emergency Alert test on Sunday 7th September 2025 at around 3pm, sending a loud...
Jul 8


Elizabeth Emblem honours 34 Northern Ireland public servants lost in the line of duty
Thirty-four families from across Northern Ireland have received the Elizabeth Emblem – a national award recognising the ultimate...
Jul 4


ITV unveils all-star line-up for UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 broadcast
ITV has confirmed its comprehensive coverage plans and presenter line-up for the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025, promising fans across the UK...
Jun 27


Pancreatitis and ‘skinny jabs’: New study to explore genetic risk
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), in partnership with Genomics England, has launched a major national study...
Jun 26


Robin Swann MP opposes welfare cuts in support of amendment to halt Universal Credit and PIP Bill
South Antrim MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann has firmly opposed the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal...
Jun 24


Jim Allister tables Commons motion on 9th Brexit anniversary, urges full UK sovereignty over NI
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister To mark the ninth anniversary of the historic Brexit referendum...
Jun 23


Your chance to name the next big storm as Met Office opens 2025/26 submission
Is your grandma a force of nature? Does your best friend cause an impact wherever they go? Now you can give them the recognition they...
Jun 21


Wrightbus crowned Manufacturer of the Year at prestigious UK Awards
(L) Phil Owen, Wrightbus Head of Sales, and Chris Martin, Wrightbus Head of Business Development, with the award. Pioneering bus...
Jun 20


Stagecoach unveils new Wrightbus electric Macmillan Bus, continuing legacy of support for cancer care
The new electric Macmillan Cancer Support bus, built by Wrightbus and operated by Stagecoach London A new electric Macmillan Cancer...
Jun 17


Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford honoured with CBE for pioneering work in hydrogen economy
Jo Bamford CBE Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s...
Jun 16


PSNI requests UK police support as Ballymena riots escalate
Police in Northern Ireland have formally requested mutual aid from policing colleagues in the rest of the United Kingdom following a...
Jun 11


Jim Allister MP highlights Ballymena violence and immigration issues in House of Commons
North Antrim MP Jim Allister North Antrim MP Jim Allister has addressed the House of Commons today (Wednesday 11 June) regarding the...
Jun 11


826,000 UK families cut childcare costs with tax-free scheme offering up to £2,000 per child
Nearly 826,000 working families across the UK benefited from significant savings on childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, according to...
Jun 7
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