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Jim Allister tables Commons motion on 9th Brexit anniversary, urges full UK sovereignty over NI
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister To mark the ninth anniversary of the historic Brexit referendum...
Jun 23, 2025


Your chance to name the next big storm as Met Office opens 2025/26 submission
Is your grandma a force of nature? Does your best friend cause an impact wherever they go? Now you can give them the recognition they...
Jun 21, 2025


Wrightbus crowned Manufacturer of the Year at prestigious UK Awards
(L) Phil Owen, Wrightbus Head of Sales, and Chris Martin, Wrightbus Head of Business Development, with the award. Pioneering bus...
Jun 20, 2025


Stagecoach unveils new Wrightbus electric Macmillan Bus, continuing legacy of support for cancer care
The new electric Macmillan Cancer Support bus, built by Wrightbus and operated by Stagecoach London A new electric Macmillan Cancer...
Jun 17, 2025


Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford honoured with CBE for pioneering work in hydrogen economy
Jo Bamford CBE Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s...
Jun 16, 2025


PSNI requests UK police support as Ballymena riots escalate
Police in Northern Ireland have formally requested mutual aid from policing colleagues in the rest of the United Kingdom following a...
Jun 11, 2025


Jim Allister MP highlights Ballymena violence and immigration issues in House of Commons
North Antrim MP Jim Allister North Antrim MP Jim Allister has addressed the House of Commons today (Wednesday 11 June) regarding the...
Jun 11, 2025


826,000 UK families cut childcare costs with tax-free scheme offering up to £2,000 per child
Nearly 826,000 working families across the UK benefited from significant savings on childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, according to...
Jun 7, 2025


Wrightbus in Ballymena builds momentum as London celebrates 2,000 zero-emission buses
Specially wrapped 2000th zero-emission bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena A major milestone in the UK’s transition to greener public...
Jun 6, 2025


MHRA warns women on weight loss and diabetes ‘skinny jabs’ to use effective contraception
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance urging women using popular GLP-1...
Jun 5, 2025


Fuel prices in plummet at the pump to near four-year low
Motorists in the UK are reaping the benefits of a third consecutive month of falling fuel prices, with petrol and diesel now at their...
Jun 4, 2025


Wrightbus poised to lead UK’s bus decarbonisation revolution, says MP, Jim Allister
Jim Allister, TUV Party Leader and North Antrim MP In a compelling address to the House of Commons on Monday, 2 June 2025, Jim Allister,...
Jun 3, 2025


Northern Ireland joins UK-wide single-use vape ban: A win for health and nature from 1 June 2025
A landmark ban on single-use vapes has come into effect today across the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts...
Jun 1, 2025


Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claims online before deadline
Parents and guardians of teenagers aged 16 to 19 are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to extend their Child Benefit claims...
May 31, 2025


SOLD | Tower Centre sold to UK retail giant
Tower Centre: Wellington Street, Ballymena In a significant move for the retail sector in Northern Ireland, Frasers Group, one of the...
May 29, 2025


Ballymena firm CreevX awarded Heathrow grant to boost global water safety exports
Ballymena-based CreevX has been named one of a select group of UK small businesses to benefit from Heathrow Airport’s prestigious World...
May 29, 2025


Gary Neville champions Specsavers’ Best Worst Pitch Initiative to transform grassroots pitches
Gary Neville, former Manchester United and England footballer, is pictured with Chairman of current Specsavers Best Worst Team, Tunley...
May 26, 2025


Love Island series 12 new trailer drops with CEO of Love Maya Jama seeking a summer of twists
CEO of Love Maya Jama is seeking plenty of twists in a brand new trailer for ITV2 and ITVX’s Love Island series 12. Behind the scenes...
May 26, 2025


Springwatch 2025: BBC celebrates 20 years with new locations and spotlight on NI’s rich wildlife
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan Image: BBC Studios/Olli Hillyer-Riley The BBC’s beloved Springwatch returns to screens on Monday, 26...
May 25, 2025


Northern Ireland’s 502 (Ulster) Squadron marks centenary with Royal event at Hillsborough Castle
502 (Ulster) Squadron’s continuity drill squad performs for guests in the gardens of Hillsborough Castle, at the event to mark the 100th...
May 24, 2025
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