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Progress on Rathlin’s rat-free project “encouraging” as eradication work continues
Representatives of the Rathlin Life Raft Project say efforts to make Rathlin Island rat-free are “progressing well.” The Rathlin Life...
Sep 18


Mid and East Antrim councillors block public access to Greenisland’s Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson who previously expressed his support for public access to Jointure Bay in Greenisland - an area...
Sep 11


Larne RNLI rescues three people off Antrim coast.
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three people after their Rib suffered engine failure four and a half miles off the Larne coast on Thursday...
Sep 6


Ballygally Castle marks 400 years with launch of exclusive craft beer
Ballygally Castle has launched a limited edition Ballygally Castle Beer which has been specially brewed in partnership with Whitewater...
Sep 2


Causeway Coast Mini Club revs up for weekend extravaganza of Mini madness in Portrush
The Causeway Coast Mini Club (CCMC) is gearing up for an action-packed weekend celebrating the iconic Mini, with Dash O’ The O’rish – a...
Aug 29


Rathlin Ferry contract extended to ensure service continuity until 2027
In a move to safeguard essential transport links for Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island, the Department for Infrastructure...
Aug 29


DAERA Minister Andrew Muir champions conservation and community on Rathlin Island
Minister Muir is pictured with Professor Justin Magee, Future Island-Island, Charlie Bosanquet, LIFE Raft, Marina McMullan, Chair of...
Aug 29


RNLI Red Bay Lifeboat volunteer crew assists stricken yacht off Rathlin Island
On the tow: RNLI Redbay towing the stricken vessel to Ballycastle Harbour, on the Antrim coast. It was a busy weekend for the volunteer...
Aug 24


Be aware of bathing water advice over bank holiday weekend, warns DAERA Minister
People heading to Northern Ireland’s beaches and lakes this bank holiday are being urged to follow official bathing water advice, as...
Aug 23


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


RNLI lifeguards rescue 11 teenagers from flash rip current at Portrush East Strand
RNLI Lifeguards Oliver Knox, Cameron Leighton & Paul Richmond RNLI lifeguards in Portrush have been praised for their swift actions after...
Aug 17


Weever fish warning issued for Antrim coast beaches
The Weever fish Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued an urgent warning to beachgoers following reports of weever fish along the...
Aug 12


Ould Lammas Fair 2025: Ballycastle set for Bank Holiday Weekend of tradition, music, and food
Pictured at the launch of the 2025 Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle are local photographer Conor Edgell and his daughter, feeding the...
Aug 12


Offshore wind farm near Glenarm sparks tourism and wildlife concerns
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for an “in-depth review” of the potential impact on tourism from a proposed offshore wind...
Aug 8


RNLI lifeguard Eva Jones rescues bodyboarder in 9ft surf at Portrush
RNLI lifeguard Eva Jones RNLI praises swift response as lifeguard Eva Jones aids bodyboarder caught in 9ft surf and strong winds An RNLI...
Aug 6


Larne RNLI issues coastal warning as Storm Floris forecast to bring up to 85mph winds
As Storm Floris lashes parts of the UK with wind speeds reaching up to 85mph, Larne RNLI has issued a stark safety warning to the public,...
Aug 4


Larne RNLI rescues two after jet ski breaks down on Antrim coast
Two people were rescued on Saturday afternoon (26 July) by Larne RNLI after their jet ski broke down and began drifting towards rocks at...
Jul 28


Portrush RNLI rescues ill casualty from vessel 10 miles offshore
Portrush RNLI launched its all-weather lifeboat (ALB) on Saturday afternoon (19 July) following reports of a person taken ill on a vessel...
Jul 19


Communities Minister tees off at The Open in Portrush
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Ian Pattinson, Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, are pictured with the...
Jul 19


Tractor and Truck Drive-In Service to bring Gospel and community spirit to Antrim Coast
Dunseverick Baptist Church is extending a warm invitation to the public for a special Tractor and Truck Service Drive-In and Barbecue,...
Jul 18
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