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Plans for a new lakeside Eco Village near Portrush are offering a detailed look at a holiday development designed to sit naturally within a former quarry landscape while delivering sustainable accommodation and local jobs. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has now received a full planning application from White Rock Eco Parks for a 45-unit Eco Village on a 4.72-hectare site at a disused quarry close to Ballybogey Road. The proposal includes self-contained holiday lod

L-R: Jan McCrudden, her son Portrush RNLI lifeboat volunteer Roo McCrudden and Roo’s granny Pat Torbitt As the RNLI launches its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, volunteers across the UK and Ireland are preparing to spend the festive season on call — including Portrush RNLI crewmember Richard “Roo” McCrudden , for whom lifesaving is very much a family tradition. Roo will remain on standby throughout the Christmas period, while his mother Jan and 92-year-old grandmother

(L-R) David Jackson, CEO of Causeway Coast and Glens District Council, Ellvena Graham, Chair of Tourism NI, Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Chief Championships Officer at The R&A, David McMullan, deputy chair of the championships committee at Royal Portrush Golf Club and Aine Kearney, Director of Events at Tourism NI announce that £280 million in economic benefit was provided to Northern Ireland by The 153 rd Open at Royal Portrush. The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush has generated an ex

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is set to explore the possibility of using silent fireworks or drone shows during future celebrations in the borough. At November’s Environmental Services Committee meeting, members agreed that potential changes to council-organised firework displays should be discussed at a future meeting of the Leisure and Development Committee. TUV Councillor Jonathan McAuley said he had received correspondence from several constituents in the week

North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland has praised Ballycastle bathing waters as they have once again achieved the highest possible rating for water quality.  Environment Minister Andrew Muir has announced the 2025 bathing water classification results, revealing that Ballycastle Beach has once again achieved the highest possible rating for water quality. The annual assessment, published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), confirms that Ballycast

24-year-old Jamie Mitchell The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed the identity of the man who died following a road traffic collision in Coleraine during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 8th November. He was 24-year-old Jamie Mitchell from the Portrush area. The fatal collision occurred shortly after 1.20am on the Dunhill Road, involving a car and a pedestrian. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Mitchell sadly died at the scene. Chief Inspect

Image: Ken Cox The adrenaline-fuelled Knock Club Beach Race is making a triumphant return to Portrush’s East Strand in October 2025, promising an unforgettable weekend of high-speed motorsport on Northern Ireland’s stunning North Coast. Taking place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October 2025 , the Knock Ramore Beach Race Portrush will feature two action-packed days of competition, with racing scheduled from 11:00 to 15:00 each day. Spectators are invited to attend free of

Dining at Galgorm Building on its recent triumph at the 2025 AA Hospitality Awards—where it secured AA 5-star status and its Gillies...

Neven enjoys ice cream with Danielle & Arnaldo Morelli at Morelli’s Ice Cream Portrush. In the latest episode of Neven’s Ulster Food Tour...

The Causeway Coast Mini Club (CCMC) is gearing up for an action-packed weekend celebrating the iconic Mini, with Dash O’ The O’rish – a...

RNLI Lifeguards Oliver Knox, Cameron Leighton & Paul Richmond RNLI lifeguards in Portrush have been praised for their swift actions after...

RNLI lifeguard Eva Jones RNLI praises swift response as lifeguard Eva Jones aids bodyboarder caught in 9ft surf and strong winds An RNLI...

Portrush RNLI is inviting applications for the position of Shop Manager as it looks to strengthen its retail team and continue raising...

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has praised organisers of the Portrush Sons of Ulster Flute Band parade following a...

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly pictured with the famous Claret Jug at Royal Portrush Golf...

Portrush Sons of Ulster Image: Paul Berry TUV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle has issued a robust statement praising the Portrush Sons...

Portrush RNLI launched its all-weather lifeboat (ALB) on Saturday afternoon (19 July) following reports of a person taken ill on a vessel...

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Ian Pattinson, Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, are pictured with the...

Portrush is preparing for a significant evening of festivities and potential congestion this Saturday as the annual Sons of Ulster Flute...

Lifeguards Ellen Gibbons and Oran Clyde Two paddleboarders were dramatically rescued by RNLI lifeguards at Portrush West Strand on...