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£10,000 raised by Ballymena businesses to support locally based NI Hospitality School
Representatives from Ballymena companies who took part in a Dragon Boat Race on the River Lagan in Belfast to raise funds for the NI...
Oct 6


Tesco expands local bakery range with 31 new Northern Ireland products
(L-R) Brian McErlain, founder of Bertie's Bakery, Eugene Wallace, National Account Manager at Allied Bakeries (Sunblest), Gary Martin,...
Oct 5


Former Co Antrim corn mill to be transformed into family home
View of the derelict Mill from Ballyarnot Road, County Antrim Planning permission has been unanimously approved by Antrim and...
Oct 5


Concerns raised over £15k annual maintenance cost for Altnahinch Dam trail
Altnahinch Dam, County Antrim (IMAGE: Lauren Penman) Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council members have voiced concerns over the...
Oct 5


Dogs Trust issues warning as autumn conkers pose serious risk to dogs
As autumn leaves begin to fall, Dogs Trust is urging owners to stay alert during walks — warning that conkers and acorns could make dogs...
Oct 5


New Embrace FARM programme to support children and young people coping with grief after farm tragedy
(L-R) Tom Griffin, Annie Griffin, Julie Rohan, Liam Rohan and Emily Rohan Embrace FARM, the Irish agricultural charity founded to support...
Oct 5


New toilet block approved for Brown’s Bay eight years after arson attack
Browns Bay, County Antrim Planning permission has been granted for a new toilet block at Brown’s Bay, Islandmagee — eight years after an...
Oct 5


Suspect case of avian flu detected at commercial poultry site in Northern Ireland
Disease control measures have been implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following a...
Oct 5


NI Running Show launched: Northern Ireland’s first running expo coming February 2026
Athletics NI, Development Manager, Declan Leung Oonagh Cattigan, Founder, NI Running Show, Lady Mary Peters, and Parkrun Ireland Country...
Oct 5


Northern Trust clinches RCN Leadership Challenge for second year running
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, presents an award to the winning team from the Northern Trust. Also...
Oct 4


Northern Ireland General Practice investment reaches £412m in 2024-25 amid rising pressures
The Department of Health (DoH) has released the latest figures on investment in general practice in Northern Ireland, covering 2020-21 to...
Oct 4


Co Antrim War Memorial defacement described as a “disgusting attack” on a tribute to the fallen
TUV North Belfast spokesman John Hunter expressed outrage after the monument, which honours local men who lost their lives in both World...
Oct 4


Ryanair expands free carry-on bag size across Europe
Ryanair has confirmed the completion of its rollout of larger free carry-on bag sizers across all 235 airports in Europe, giving...
Oct 4


CAFRE students gain real-world insights on UK agriculture study tours supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students visit Cogent UK in Chester at the start of their three-day study tour of Wales supported by The Gibson...
Oct 4


ANBCs Van booking system at recycling centres saves council £20,000 and cuts 200 tonnes of waste
O’Neill Road Recycling Centre, Glengormley A van booking system at Antrim and Newtownabbey’s household recycling centres has reduced...
Oct 4


Translink partners with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore historic station signs
Translink has announced a new community partnership with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore and refurbish historic signage at Ballymoney...
Oct 4


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and book club picks
From Richard Osman’s latest crime caper to a special 20th anniversary edition of Twilight, Waterstone’s Ballymena has unveiled its latest...
Oct 4


Campaign victory: Bailey the prison dog is in a forever home – controversy prompts official review
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Jon Burrows, and Bailey the dog Bailey, the Cocker Spaniel at the centre of a high-profile animal welfare row,...
Oct 4


Robin Swann MP completes successful South Antrim constituency surgery tour
South Antrim MP Robin Swann during his Doagh constituency event. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has rounded off a busy week of constituency...
Oct 4


Safety Concerns: Fake toys worth £3.5m seized at UK Border – 90% were counterfeit Labubu dolls
Some of the fake toys seized at the UK Border in 2025 Counterfeit toys are flooding into the UK, putting children’s safety at risk,...
Oct 4


Police urge caution as Storm Amy clean-up continues across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is continuing to urge caution as recovery efforts from Storm Amy intensify across the...
Oct 4


Storm Amy Update: Police continue to urge caution as weather alert moves from amber to yellow
A tree down on Friday night on Raceview Road, leaving Broughshane village. (IMAGE: Izabela Gędłem) Police and emergency services are...
Oct 3


Frew challenges Department of Infrastructure over removal of street lighting in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has called on the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to urgently address the...
Oct 3


Northern Trust warns of growing delays in breast cancer referrals
A deterioration in waiting times for an urgent consultation for suspected breast cancer has been described as “almost inevitable”....
Oct 3
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