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UK Health Secretary dismisses Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting appearing on Tuesday morning (23 September 2025) on ITV’s Lorraine Health Secretary Wes Streeting has...
Sep 23, 2025


Structural concerns force closure of Kilrea Bridge on River Bann
Kilrea Bridge on the B64 Bann Road has been closed in both directions following concerns about the structural stability of a retaining...
Sep 19, 2025


CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
Sep 18, 2025


From shampoo bottles to foil: MEA Council highlights overlooked items this Recycle Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is encouraging Borough residents to play their part in recycling Mid and East...
Sep 18, 2025


Met Office yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland as heavy rain forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, with the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and travel...
Sep 18, 2025


Belfast Half Marathon: Road closures and travel advice ahead of this weekend’s event
The Belfast Half Marathon will take place this weekend, with thousands of runners expected to take to the streets on Sunday 21 September....
Sep 17, 2025


£1M Olympic Legacy Fund unveiled to support local clubs across NI
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen and Richard Archibald, Interim CEO of Sport NI at the...
Sep 16, 2025


PSNI launches Student Safety Campaign 2025 as Freshers’ Week gets underway in NI universities
(L-R) Belfast City Chief Inspector, Mark Conway, Paula Irvine, Student Wellbeing Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Manager at...
Sep 15, 2025


Turn your idea into a business with Enterprise Pathways – applications open now!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with David McFaul, Dream Out Loud Entertainment NI, and Sean...
Sep 15, 2025


Insight Youth: New Mid and East Antrim programme to empower young people into employment
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mullholland, Michelin Development Ltd; Adele McIvor,...
Sep 14, 2025


Greenmount Association welcomes back Class of ’85 for 40th anniversary reunion
Patrick Fee and Robert Edwards, past Greenmount students, are planning the Greenmount Association’s 40 year anniversary reunion for the...
Sep 13, 2025


New padel courts open at Galgorm Castle in Ballymena, boosting Northern Ireland’s sporting scene
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s sporting landscape, Galgorm Collection has announced the launch of two state-of-the-art...
Sep 11, 2025


European Heritage Open Days 2025: Explore castles, cottages and culture across Northern Ireland
The 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) take place this weekend, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, with more than 260...
Sep 11, 2025


Rural Melody Ladies Choir reunites for a new season of song and friendship
The Rural Melody Choir pictured with Northern Trust Chief Executive, Jennifer Welsh. The Rural Melody Ladies Choir is preparing to raise...
Sep 11, 2025


Met Office warns of showery, stormy weather as low-pressure system deepens
Wet conditions on Wednesday in County Antrim. (Image: Anne Kelly) Unsettled conditions are set to persist across the UK in the coming...
Sep 10, 2025


Tourism NI launches SCENic Route map to showcase film and TV locations across Northern Ireland
Jeananne Craig, event host, actor Seamus O’Hara and Liz Steele, Culture & Heritage Tourism Manager at Tourism NI, pictured at the launch...
Sep 8, 2025


Northern Ireland patients waiting over a year can now claim treatment costs in EU
Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the expansion of Northern Ireland’s Waiting List...
Sep 8, 2025


Northern Trust appeals for supported lodgings hosts to help transform young lives
Supported lodgings/STAY host Dave Adams (right) with the Northern Trust’s STAY and Community Living Senior Practitioner, Robert Fulton....
Sep 7, 2025


Curry lovers rejoice: Ballymena Spice opens with authentic Indian flavours and 30% discount
Ballymena welcomes a new flavour this week with the official opening of Ballymena Spice Indian Cuisine , offering authentic dishes,...
Sep 7, 2025


Millions of phones to receive emergency alert in UK test today
The UK Government will conduct its second nationwide Emergency Alert test today, Sunday 7 September 2025, at approximately 3pm, sending a...
Sep 7, 2025
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