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New toilet block approved for Brown’s Bay eight years after arson attack
Browns Bay, County Antrim Planning permission has been granted for a new toilet block at Brown’s Bay, Islandmagee — eight years after an...
Oct 5, 2025


Suspect case of avian flu detected at commercial poultry site in Northern Ireland
Disease control measures have been implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following a...
Oct 5, 2025


NI Running Show launched: Northern Ireland’s first running expo coming February 2026
Athletics NI, Development Manager, Declan Leung Oonagh Cattigan, Founder, NI Running Show, Lady Mary Peters, and Parkrun Ireland Country...
Oct 5, 2025


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


Northern Ireland General Practice investment reaches £412m in 2024-25 amid rising pressures
The Department of Health (DoH) has released the latest figures on investment in general practice in Northern Ireland, covering 2020-21 to...
Oct 4, 2025


Co Antrim War Memorial defacement described as a “disgusting attack” on a tribute to the fallen
TUV North Belfast spokesman John Hunter expressed outrage after the monument, which honours local men who lost their lives in both World...
Oct 4, 2025


Ryanair expands free carry-on bag size across Europe
Ryanair has confirmed the completion of its rollout of larger free carry-on bag sizers across all 235 airports in Europe, giving...
Oct 4, 2025


CAFRE students gain real-world insights on UK agriculture study tours supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students visit Cogent UK in Chester at the start of their three-day study tour of Wales supported by The Gibson...
Oct 4, 2025


ANBCs Van booking system at recycling centres saves council £20,000 and cuts 200 tonnes of waste
O’Neill Road Recycling Centre, Glengormley A van booking system at Antrim and Newtownabbey’s household recycling centres has reduced...
Oct 4, 2025


Translink partners with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore historic station signs
Translink has announced a new community partnership with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore and refurbish historic signage at Ballymoney...
Oct 4, 2025


Campaign victory: Bailey the prison dog is in a forever home – controversy prompts official review
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Jon Burrows, and Bailey the dog Bailey, the Cocker Spaniel at the centre of a high-profile animal welfare row,...
Oct 4, 2025


Robin Swann MP completes successful South Antrim constituency surgery tour
South Antrim MP Robin Swann during his Doagh constituency event. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has rounded off a busy week of constituency...
Oct 4, 2025


Safety Concerns: Fake toys worth £3.5m seized at UK Border – 90% were counterfeit Labubu dolls
Some of the fake toys seized at the UK Border in 2025 Counterfeit toys are flooding into the UK, putting children’s safety at risk,...
Oct 4, 2025


Police urge caution as Storm Amy clean-up continues across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is continuing to urge caution as recovery efforts from Storm Amy intensify across the...
Oct 4, 2025


Storm Amy Update: Police continue to urge caution as weather alert moves from amber to yellow
A tree down on Friday night on Raceview Road, leaving Broughshane village. (IMAGE: Izabela Gędłem) Police and emergency services are...
Oct 3, 2025


Frew challenges Department of Infrastructure over removal of street lighting in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has called on the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to urgently address the...
Oct 3, 2025


Northern Trust warns of growing delays in breast cancer referrals
A deterioration in waiting times for an urgent consultation for suspected breast cancer has been described as “almost inevitable”....
Oct 3, 2025


Storm chaos: Burrows demands urgent review of school closure comms after parents left scrambling
Ulster Unionist Party Education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA has urged the Minister of Education to launch an urgent review into how...
Oct 3, 2025


Pans Rock Bridge: Future of Ballycastle landmark under review after damage caused by Storm Éowyn
Waves crashing into the Antrim coast at Ballycastle during Storm Éowyn which caused extensive damage to Pans Rock Bridge (IMAGES Cathy...
Oct 3, 2025


PSNI issues public safety advisory as amber weather warning hits Northern Ireland
Heavy rain on Friday morning across County Antrim. (IMAGE: Anne Kelly) The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a public...
Oct 3, 2025
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