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PSNI warn illegally parked vehicles will be towed during Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle
The Diamond, Ballycastle. Image: Anne Kelly Drivers are being warned that vehicles parked illegally during Ballycastle’s Ould Lammas Fair...
Aug 22


DUP hits out at Mears with plan to move asylum seekers into HMOs outside of Belfast
A DUP representative says he is “shocked at a lack of transparency” after a meeting with the company responsible for housing asylum...
Aug 22


Traffic survey planned for Ballymoney’s Frosses Road & Kirk Road junction after safety concerns raised
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew Concerns have been raised over the safety of a busy Ballymoney road junction, with the Department for...
Aug 22


Minister urges road safety ahead of Bank Holiday as latest figures reveal 69 deaths in 2024
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has appealed to motorists to put safety first over the Bank Holiday weekend, as the latest Northern...
Aug 22


Police appeal after young girl critically injured in Co Antrim collision
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a young girl was left in a critical condition following a collision in...
Aug 22


Ballymena to host public consultation event on Children’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework
Ballymena will next week host one of the first public consultation events on a new framework aimed at improving children’s and young...
Aug 22


Dale Farm and Unite reach agreement to avert strike action
Dale Farm has confirmed that strike action by its drivers and engineers has been called off after reaching agreement with Unite the...
Aug 21


Police operations remove £630,000 of class A and B drugs from Mid Ulster streets
Seizures made during the police operation in Mid Ulster Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch...
Aug 21


60,000 pupils to return: Translink issues ‘back to school’ travel advice for new term
As schools across Northern Ireland prepare to reopen on Monday 1st September, Translink has issued essential travel advice to help...
Aug 21


Wrightbus electric truck division Ringtech expands European network with Ferronordic service deal
Rightech, the electric truck and midi-bus division of Wrightbus, has announced a new strategic collaboration with Ferronordic as its...
Aug 21


£737,000 Ballyclare resurfacing scheme to resume this month
A major £737,000 carriageway resurfacing project on Hillhead Road, Ballyclare, is set to restart on Monday 25 August 2025, after being...
Aug 21


Motorfest NI 2025: Northern Ireland’s ultimate motor festival returns
The annual Motorfest NI, proudly presented by the Community Rescue Service (CRS) , is set to return to Ballymena Showgrounds on Sunday...
Aug 21


PSNI advise of road closures and delays in Ballycastle for Ould Lammas Fair 2025
Crowds at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle in 2024 Image: Mal McCann The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is advising road...
Aug 21


Swann pushes for Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre to be located in South Antrim
Picture: Corporal Mark Webster, Crown copyright South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation from the Ministry of Defence that...
Aug 21


Kilrea to benefit from £190,000 resurfacing scheme at key A54 roundabouts
The Diamond, Kilrea Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £190,000 road improvement scheme will begin in Kilrea later...
Aug 21


“Many opportunities available” – Economy Minister GCSE and A-level students to contact Careers Service
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Head of the Careers Service Justin Kerr encourage those seeking advice and guidance following...
Aug 21


Jim Allister urges councils to act after High Court ruling on asylum hotels
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister KC Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP...
Aug 20


Major £70M drive to grow UK cadet forces by 40,000 with drone pilot training and STEM skills
The UK Government has announced a major expansion of the Armed Forces Cadets, pledging £70 million to increase membership across the...
Aug 20


Two men arrested after £400,000 cannabis factory uncovered in Co Down warehouse
The cannabis farm discovered in a warehouse in County Down. Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis factory in the County Down...
Aug 20


Mid & East Antrim to welcome Irish Guards for 125th anniversary parade and celebration
Launching the event is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, with representatives from the world-famous Irish...
Aug 20


Education Minister confirms plans to extend compulsory education and training to age 18 in NI
Education Minister Paul Givan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that new legislation will be brought forward to ensure all...
Aug 20


Royal Black Institution announces details of ‘Last Saturday’ parades in six towns across NI
On the march: The Royal Black Institution The Royal Black Institution has unveiled plans for its annual ‘Last Saturday’ parades, marking...
Aug 20


Suspected cannabis worth £25,000 and £16,000 cash seized in police operation
Cash seized during the police operation A 34-year-old man has been arrested after police seized suspected cannabis and a large sum of...
Aug 20


Enforcement probe launched into Co Antrim hotel amid asylum seeker accommodation row
Inset: DUP MLA Trevor Clarke (South Antrim) A planning enforcement investigation is to be launched into the Chimney Corner Hotel near...
Aug 20
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