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Vandalism at Portglenone football pitch prompts community and council response
Inset: TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald A popular community football pitch in Portglenone has been left in disarray following an act of...
May 26


AVA Festival 2025: Belfast’s Titanic Slipways to host world-class electronic music & arts celebration
Ciaran Bittles, Marketing and Events Producer at the AVA Festival pictured with Emily Magee, Events Development Manager at Tourism NI....
May 26


Gary Neville champions Specsavers’ Best Worst Pitch Initiative to transform grassroots pitches
Gary Neville, former Manchester United and England footballer, is pictured with Chairman of current Specsavers Best Worst Team, Tunley...
May 26


Police arrest five people for driving while unfit over bank holiday weekend
Police in Belfast have arrested five individuals for driving while unfit due to alcohol or drugs over the bank holiday weekend,...
May 26


Action Cancer invites you to step up for the Marbella Walking Festival 2025
Judith Boyle and daughter Kelsey O’Donnell Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity, Action Cancer, has unveiled an exciting new...
May 26


Share Energy and EnergyCloud unite to combat fuel poverty with surplus wind energy
(L-R) Jamie Delargy, Chairperson of EnergyCloud Northern Ireland and Damian Wilson, Share Energy CEO. In a groundbreaking move to address...
May 26


MEA in Bloom 2025: Community competitions launched to beautify borough and boost biodiversity
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has officially opened entries for the 2025 Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Competitions ,...
May 26


Love Island series 12 new trailer drops with CEO of Love Maya Jama seeking a summer of twists
CEO of Love Maya Jama is seeking plenty of twists in a brand new trailer for ITV2 and ITVX’s Love Island series 12. Behind the scenes...
May 26


RNLI launches ‘Float to Live’ campaign to save lives in water emergencies
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched its annual Float to Live campaign, urging the public to adopt a simple yet...
May 25


Multi-species swards: A game-changer for Northern Ireland’s farmers
As Northern Ireland’s agricultural sector grapples with mounting environmental, production, and financial pressures, innovative solutions...
May 25


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | 'J' is for Jam & Coconut Sponge
This is the easiest cake to make EVER!! Made in 10 mins using the all-in-one method and using store cupboard ingredients - perfect if you...
May 25


Mid and East Antrim celebrates culinary excellence at Balmoral Show 2025
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with representatives from Becca’s Bakes NI. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
May 25


Classic car enthusiasts rev up for charity NSPCC at Glenarm Castle’s Drive It Day 2025
Ken Smyth, from UVOCC with Susan Smith, Community Fundraising Manager at NSPCC NI The picturesque grounds of Glenarm Castle in County...
May 25


Woman sadly dies following two vehicle road traffic collision
Police have confirmed that a woman aged in her 80s has sadly died following a two-vehicle collision outside Omagh on Saturday afternoon,...
May 25


Tougher laws proposed to ban handheld mobile phone use while driving in Northern Ireland
In a significant move to enhance road safety, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a 12-week public consultation to...
May 25


Springwatch 2025: BBC celebrates 20 years with new locations and spotlight on NI’s rich wildlife
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan Image: BBC Studios/Olli Hillyer-Riley The BBC’s beloved Springwatch returns to screens on Monday, 26...
May 25


Department of Health launches public engagement events on future of Neurology Services in NI
The Department of Health has announced a series of public events across Northern Ireland as part of its ongoing consultation on the final...
May 25


Thousands gather in Ballymoney to celebrate Joey Dunlop at ‘Joey 25’ Anniversary event
Thousands of motorcycling enthusiasts converged on Ballymoney this weekend to pay tribute to one of Northern Ireland’s greatest sporting...
May 25


Alarming rise in youth vaping in NI: PHA report highlights urgent public health concerns
A groundbreaking report from the Public Health Agency (PHA) has shed light on the escalating issue of vaping among young people in...
May 24


PAC overturns council’s refusal for Ballyclare retail scheme at former Royal British Legion
Design image for the proposed new retail units in Ballyclare, County Antrim. The Planning Appeals Commission has upheld an appeal against...
May 24


Northern Trust enhances healthcare accessibility with new hearing support lanyards
Inset: Sarah Cochrane, NHSCT, wearing the I am Deaf lanyard. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has taken a significant step in...
May 24


Bridgeview Nursing Home crowned Residential Care Home of the Year
Nurse, Ester Ali; Director, Patricia Casement (centre), both of Bridgeview Private Nursing Home in Toomebridge, pictured with Dr. Carla...
May 24


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 24 May 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
May 24


Northern Ireland’s 502 (Ulster) Squadron marks centenary with Royal event at Hillsborough Castle
502 (Ulster) Squadron’s continuity drill squad performs for guests in the gardens of Hillsborough Castle, at the event to mark the 100th...
May 24
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