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Oct 18, 2024
Storm Ashley expected to bring 50-60mph winds and rain across Northern Ireland
A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to the Republic of Ireland and parts of the UK, on Sunday and Monday has been named...


Oct 3, 2024
Wrightbus dominates UK bus sector with 40% market share
New data released today shows Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus continues to lead the UK’s bus sector with a staggering 40% market share,...


Sep 30, 2024
Dobbies Antrim store marked for closure
Dobbies has today, Monday 30 September, announced plans to close 11 of its stores across the UK, including its Antrim store. The move...

Sep 30, 2024
Wrightbus continues to build its team for the journey ahead as it develops long-range hydrogen coach
Pictured, David Porter Clean transport pioneer Wrightbus has appointed a leading industry name as its new Head of Coach Sales, as it...


Sep 26, 2024
Ballymena retailer hailed ‘biggest community player’ at prestigious London awards
Nadelle and Eamon McKillop are pictured at the Retail Industry Awards 2024 in London, where they recently won the award for Independent...


Sep 23, 2024
Ministers and MLAs unite in call for unpausing of Growth Deals
Ministers and MLAs pictured with representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Growth Deals Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe...


Sep 22, 2024
Asda invites customers across Northern Ireland to donate pre-loved children’s books
Asda has launched a UK-wide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project , which will enable customers in NI to donate...


Sep 20, 2024
Arnhem 80: Stories from the Second World War
Lt Peter Cane and Capt Lionel Queripel (with thanks to IWM) The Battle of Arnhem which took place around the Dutch city of Arnhem and...


Sep 19, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery announces open casting for new Harry Potter TV series!
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially kicked off the search for the next generation of wizards to lead its highly anticipated Harry...

Sep 17, 2024
Dogs Trust is calling on children to take on the ‘PAW Patrol® on a Stroll’ fundraising challenge!
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is partnering up again with PAW Patrol ® to raise important funds for the charity. ‘PAW...

Sep 15, 2024
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 13, 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...

Sep 12, 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 5, 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...

Aug 29, 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 27, 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 24, 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 22, 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...
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