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Northern Trust clinches RCN Leadership Challenge for second year running
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, presents an award to the winning team from the Northern Trust. Also...
Oct 4, 2025


PSNI: Vehicles used “as weapons” in Cookstown and Jonesborough ramming incidents
Damage caused to the police vehicle during the incident in Jonesborough. Two police vehicles were rammed in separate incidents in...
Sep 27, 2025


Police appeal after theft of 20 sheep in Ballymena as £3,500 reward offered in rural crime probe
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the theft of 20 sheep from land adjacent to the Cromkill Road. The incident...
Sep 22, 2025


Apollo 15 astronaut’s Ulster heritage inspires call for local tribute
US astronaut Colonel James Benson Irwin – the eighth man to walk on the Moon. (Photo: NASA Image and Video Library) Hopes to erect a blue...
Sep 20, 2025


Woman, 78, sadly dies following road traffic collision
Joyce Crooks A woman has died following a serious road traffic collision in Dungannon, police have confirmed. She was Joyce Crooks, aged...
Sep 16, 2025


From volunteer to valued employee: Àine shines at Savers in Cookstown
Àine Owens A Cookstown retail worker is being celebrated as a shining example of what can be achieved with the right support and...
Sep 13, 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


Creative revival for Bellaghy Bawn: Green light for writer’s residency next to Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy Bawn Planning permission has been granted for the alteration of the historic Bellaghy Bawn in Bellaghy, which will soon offer a...
Sep 9, 2025


Northern Ireland bakery brings iconic Lamingtons to M&S shelves across the UK and Ireland
Laura Harper, Trading Director Ireland and Northern Ireland at M&S and JP Lyttle, Commercial & Product Development Director at Genesis...
Sep 9, 2025


DPD’s Toome distribution hub plans deferred over planning concerns
A planning application lodged on behalf of parcel distribution company DPD for a new distribution hub across from Shivers Business Park,...
Sep 1, 2025


Police operations remove £630,000 of class A and B drugs from Mid Ulster streets
Seizures made during the police operation in Mid Ulster Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch...
Aug 21, 2025


Cookstown man jailed for 13 years over child sexual abuse offences
A 31-year-old man from Cookstown has been jailed for 13 years after being convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences, including...
Aug 13, 2025


Maghera community shaken after late-night blast damages homes
Police are appealing for information following a late-night explosion outside a vacant property in Maghera, County Londonderry, which...
Aug 8, 2025


Magherafelt security alert ends after controlled explosion on suspected explosive device
A security alert in the Golf Terrace area of Magherafelt has concluded following the discovery of a suspicious object believed to be a...
Aug 3, 2025


Fibrus donates nearly £60K to local groups to tackle digital exclusion
Moyola Angling Association will set up a laptop loan scheme. Pictured [L-R] : Philip Maguire, Andrew Rainey, John McCombe, Tommy McGrath....
Aug 3, 2025


Police attend scene in Magherafelt following discovery of suspicious object
Police are currently at the scene in Magherafelt following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Golf Terrace area. The incident...
Aug 2, 2025


Friendship, fun and giving back – all in a day’s work for Noel
Keeping busy… Noel McLaughlin, a participant in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities programme. Noel McLaughlin...
Jul 26, 2025


Stewart Suite opens at Hollybank, Magherafelt in tribute to respected former manager
Connor Stewart cuts the ribbon to officially open the Stewart Suite at Hollybank short break unit. A new facility named in memory of a...
Jul 11, 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


Lidl celebrates 25 years in Northern Ireland with opening of new £8m Cookstown store
(L-R) Chair Cllr Frances Burton (Mid Ulster District Council); Aaron Hughes (Former Northern Ireland Football Captain); Sarah Law (Lidl...
Jun 26, 2025
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