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Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning for rain issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across parts of Northern Ireland on Saturday, 27 September 2025. The...
Sep 26


Gov announces UK Digital ID Scheme to transform access to services and jobs
UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer The UK government has unveiled plans for a new digital ID system designed to make it easier for...
Sep 26


M&S Café launches indulgent new autumn menu with toastie ‘glow up’, cinnamon drinks and a UK first
M&S Café Toasties Marks & Spencer is bringing an extra layer of comfort to café dining this autumn with the launch of its new seasonal...
Sep 25


Larne RNLI rescue fishing boat near Portmuck on Antrim coast
Larne RNLI (Image: Jason Bain/RNLI) The volunteer crew of Larne RNLI launched their lifeboats on Thursday afternoon (25 September) after...
Sep 25


Limavady Workhouse opens its doors for rare public exhibition
Limavady Workhouse The historic Limavady Workhouse has opened its doors to the public for a limited-time exhibition, offering a rare...
Sep 25


Queen’s and PSNI collab sees drink spiking test kits rolled out across 33 Belfast nightlife venues
Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...
Sep 25


Alliance motion on tree protection wins support of Mid and East Antrim Council
Views of the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has backed a motion to strengthen the protection of trees...
Sep 25


£326,000 road resurfacing scheme announced for Templepatrick
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £326,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme for Antrim Road, Templepatrick....
Sep 25


Second man sadly dies following Co Down collision as PSNI renew appeal
28-year-old Caoimhin Teggart The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that a second man has died following a serious...
Sep 25


Phone-free classrooms: NI schools trial mobile ban to improve focus and mental health
Pictured at St Ronan’s College (L-R) are pupils Abigail, Dylan, Dylan, Jamie and Lucy with Principal Mrs Fiona Kane and Education...
Sep 25


Driver detained after suspected drink-driving collision in Broughshane
The scene on Thursday morning in Broughshane. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of driving offences – including suspected...
Sep 25


Golfer Tom McKibbin welcomes namesake puppy as six rescued dogs find forever homes
Tom McKibbin and girlfriend Charlotte with their new puppy on adoption day at Dogs Trust Ballymena In a heartwarming tale of compassion...
Sep 25


Paracetamol and autism: UUP’s Butler says ‘facts must come before fiction’ in healthcare debate
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Deputy Leader Robbie Butler has criticised US President Donald Trump for spreading “grossly inappropriate”...
Sep 25


5 years of giving: Ballymena Baby Bank marks milestone and celebrates making a difference
Some of the Ballymena Baby Bank volunteers Ballymena Baby Bank, formerly known as Baby Basics, proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary...
Sep 24


New Rapid Diagnosis Centre opens in Co Antrim signalling major step forward in cancer care
(L-R) Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Northern Trust staff, Hannah Liken, CT Radiographer and Seán ÓConaire, Assistant Director. In a...
Sep 24


County Antrim’s Dr Louise Beck honoured as Northern Ireland’s GP of the Year 2025
Northern Ireland’s GP of the Year 2025, Dr Louise Beck Dr Louise Beck, a dedicated general practitioner from Victoria Surgery in Larne,...
Sep 24


Would you grow a tree with your remains? NI council debates eco-friendly burial proposal
Climate friendly burials could be set to take place at a Northern Ireland council with an option for people’s remains to grow into trees....
Sep 24


From castles to ice cream: Neven Maguire’s Ulster Food Tour on RTÉ hits Antrim and Londonderry
Neven enjoys ice cream with Danielle & Arnaldo Morelli at Morelli’s Ice Cream Portrush. In the latest episode of Neven’s Ulster Food Tour...
Sep 24


From homelessness to bestselling author: Queen’s widening participation success
Tessa Breslin, Vice-Chair of Queen's Foundation Board, engaged in a fireside chat with Professor O'Sullivan during the event at Queen's...
Sep 24


Controlled explosion planned after discovery of unstable substance at Randalstown school
Emergency services were called to a school in the Craigstown Road area of Randalstown today, Wednesday 24th September, following the...
Sep 24


Healthy Heroes initiative launched to tackle poor diets among primary school children
(L-R) Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick, and Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford, launching the Healthy...
Sep 24


Swimmer rescued by Larne RNLI near Ballygally Beach in first shout for new Coxswain
RNLI crews pictured off the Larne coast, County Antrim. (Image: Jason Bain/RNLI) Volunteer lifeboat crews from Larne RNLI launched a...
Sep 24


Antrim Area Hospital activates Critical Incident Management to combat Emergency Department pressures
Antrim Area Hospital Emergency Department Antrim Area Hospital, under the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, has implemented critical...
Sep 23


Ulster Covenant Festival 2025: Ballymena celebrates Unionist heritage with week of events
Ballymena is embracing its unionist heritage with the Ulster Covenant Festival 2025, hosted by the Apprentice Boys of Derry Ballymena &...
Sep 23
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