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Vehicle access to Portstewart Strand suspended due to sand build-up, says National Trust
Vehicular entrance to Portstewart Strand (Image: National Trust NI) The National Trust has issued a visitor advisory for Portstewart...
Jul 8, 2025


Oil users encouraged to save money on heating bills by joining Oil Savings Network
Kathleen Breen from Lisnaskea, a long-time member of Oil Savings Network As fuel prices remain high, households across Northern Ireland...
Jul 7, 2025


Belfast One’s Summer Cinema set to light up City Hall lawn this July and August
Five-year-old Lottie Hope Cathcart poses with Elsa and Elphaba from Real Princesses NI and Top Gun characters from Prop Box NI as they...
Jul 6, 2025


Support grows for new Baby Loss Certificate acknowledging loss before 24 weeks
More than 300 people have already responded to a new public consultation aiming to introduce a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme in Northern...
Jul 6, 2025


£5,000 Gerry Anderson Music Bursary launched to support emerging musicians in Ulster
Gerry Anderson and Sir Bob Geldof A new £5,000 bursary honouring legendary broadcaster and music advocate Gerry Anderson has been...
Jul 6, 2025


Police advise of Cookstown road closure for collision investigation
The A29 Dungannon Road in Cookstown will be closed for several hours on Sunday, 6 July, as officers from the Police Service of Northern...
Jul 5, 2025


Orangefest 2025 set to bring culture, community and celebration back to Belfast City Hall
A vibrant programme of family-friendly entertainment will take over the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 12th July 2025 as part...
Jul 4, 2025


RNLI Lifeguards begin full-time duty on Causeway Coast and Co Down beaches for busy peak season
RNLI Lifeguards kick off peak season on the Causeway Coast and County Down beaches. (Photo: Michael Jess) RNLI lifeguards have officially...
Jul 3, 2025


Council seeks public input on standardised blue bin recycling plans across Mid and East Antrim
Residents across Mid and East Antrim are being encouraged to have their say on a new standardised household recycling collection model...
Jul 2, 2025


Translink announces summer timetable changes and July Holiday travel updates
Translink is reminding passengers that summer timetables have come into effect from Tuesday 1st July, in line with the school holidays....
Jul 2, 2025


Lidl Northern Ireland unveils Oasis-inspired ‘Lidl by Lidl’ jacket ahead of iconic reunion tour
Lidl Northern Ireland has struck a nostalgic chord with fans of one of Britain’s most legendary bands by dropping a limited-edition ‘Lidl...
Jul 2, 2025


Dale Farm’s Tractor & Truck Run returns to Ballymena for Cancer Focus NI – don’t miss it!
Dale Farm is once again gearing up to host its much-anticipated Tractor & Truck Run, taking place on Friday 4th July at Ballymena...
Jun 29, 2025


JD Gyms to open state-of-the-art fitness facility in Ballymena
JD Gyms, one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most awarded fitness chains, has announced the grand opening of its newest location in...
Jun 28, 2025


BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners’ Corner marks 40 years of green-fingered broadcasting
Presenters past and present - Helen Mark, David Maxwell, Libby Hunter, Cherrie McIlwaine. Image: Lianne McCooey A special anniversary...
Jun 27, 2025


Drivers urged to be vigilant as QR code parking scams surge across Northern Ireland
Police across Northern Ireland are urging motorists to stay alert to a growing parking scam involving fake QR codes placed over...
Jun 27, 2025


Under the Drum Festival 2025: Music, community, and sustainability in the heart of County Antrim
Scenes from Under The Drum Festival 2024 All images: Sarah Ellis This summer, a truly unique festival experience returns to the lush...
Jun 22, 2025


Full throttle for Armoy Road Races 2025
Pictured at the launch of the Armoy Road Races, hosted at the Bayview Hotel in Portballintrae is owner and title sponsor, Trevor Kane,...
Jun 21, 2025


RNLI issues vital water safety advice as hot weather approaches
As the UK prepares for a spell of hot weather, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging the public to enjoy the coast and...
Jun 19, 2025


£750,000 funding boost for musicians as Minister Lyons launches Musical Instruments Programme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with musicians, band members and schoolchildren who have benefitted from the Musical...
Jun 19, 2025


Police confirm 31 arrests in wake of “racially-motivated” disorder across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that 31 individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of...
Jun 17, 2025
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