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May 25, 2023
The cheetah, the world’s fastest cat, returns to Belfast Zoo!
Photos: Senior Keeper Carolyn Gribben Belfast zoo is delighted to welcome back the world's fastest land animal. A female cheetah called...


May 23, 2023
Co Antrim angler found guilty of fishing offences after being caught at Woodburn Reservoir
A County Antrim angler was found guilty of fishing offences and fined a total of £541 at Laganside Magistrates Court today. Aurel Ciurar...


May 22, 2023
Belfast is the top performing city in the devolved administrations
Belfast is the top ranking city in the devolved administrations, performing above the UK average for work-life balance, jobs, housing,...

May 17, 2023
‘Cash for Kids’ to add fresh colour to Stormont!
Stormont Estate is set to be awash with colour on Saturday 20 May – and it won’t only be due to the bluebells and spring flowers which...

May 16, 2023
Police call for vigilance after £20k lost in impersonation scam
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Wilson Detectives are investigating an impersonation scam operating predominantly in Belfast in which...


May 16, 2023
Major resurfacing scheme on Westlink to commence this weekend
A major resurfacing scheme on the Westlink, Belfast, will commence on Friday 19 May 2023. The essential structural maintenance work along...


May 13, 2023
Belfast City Airport revealed as Northern Ireland’s most punctual airport
Data from the Civil Aviation Authority has revealed Belfast City Airport as Northern Ireland’s most punctual airport for 2022. The data...


May 11, 2023
Mental Health charity Inspires public to take part in Belfast Colour Run
Danielle Sheridan, Fundraising Manager at Inspire Wellbeing with Deaglan O’Connor and Laura Lightbody from Boucher Road Dunelm. Leading...


May 10, 2023
Two new Stena Line ships to boost freight capacity on Belfast–Heysham route by 80%
Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding...

May 10, 2023
Local charities encouraged to apply for support from Allen & Overy Foundation
Inset: Simon Wagstaff, Associate Director, Technology Services at Allen & Overy Belfast and Chair of the Belfast Grants Committee...


May 8, 2023
Belfast leisure centres to introduce swimming lessons for children with autism
Belfast leisure centres are to introduce new swimming lessons for people with autism, in a drive for inclusivity across the service....


May 7, 2023
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office advising heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some localised disruption...


May 6, 2023
Spring International Market set to return to Belfast City Hall
The Spring International Market is set to return to the grounds of Belfast City Hall this month. This year’s market is hosting over 60...

May 6, 2023
Police seize suspected military-style assault weapon and over £50k worth of Class A drugs
A police operation involving Mid & East Antrim district response officers, Operational Support Department and detectives from Organised...

May 2, 2023
Two men sentenced for murder of Donald Fraser-Rennie in Ballymena
Two men who murdered Donald Fraser-Rennie were sentenced today (Tuesday 2 May) at Belfast Crown Court. Steven Hunter (32) from Lanntara,...


May 2, 2023
CastleCourt to open four new outlets in coming months creating 43 new jobs
(L-R): MINISO Store Manager Stewart Rea, Exclusive Designs owner Danielle Maxwell, CastleCourt Centre Manager Leona Barr, New Look Store...


May 2, 2023
Here comes the sun — Aer Lingus Regional Summer schedule takes-off
To kick-start the Summer Season, flights between Cork-Bristol, Belfast-Newcastle, Belfast-Isle of Man, and Dublin-Liverpool have now...


May 2, 2023
Belfast Zoo awarded four stars by Tourism NI
Belfast Zoo has been awarded a four-star grading from Tourism NI and the zoo’s mascot ‘Brian the Lion’ has been celebrating with great...


May 1, 2023
Gala Ball to celebrate the life of Baroness May Blood
The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) will be hosting a very special ‘May Ball’ to celebrate the life of Baroness May Blood and her...


Apr 30, 2023
Yellow weather warning advising of heavy rain and thunderstorms across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause some disruption and flooding across...
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