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NEWS


Jan 29
New larger Lidl store planned in Mid and East Antrim
A community consultation has taken place over a proposed new Lidl supermarket at Belfast Road in Carrickfergus. Planning permission was...


Jan 29
Water supplies impacted by Storm Éowyn now restored
NI Water can confirm the water assets impacted by Storm Éowyn are now operational and as of today, 29 January, all customers should have...


Jan 29
NI Water appeals for public to stay away from sites following Storm Éowyn
Northern Ireland Water has appealed to the public to stay away from their sites. It comes after Storm Éowyn caused significant damage...


Jan 29
Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinics in NI
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in...


Jan 29
Elected representatives at Belfast City Hall deny themselves pay rise for fourth year running
Councillors at Belfast City Hall have denied themselves a pay rise for the fourth year in a row, and have agreed to give power over their...


Jan 29
Stena Line posts record freight volumes on Belfast routes
2024 was a record year for Stena Line freight volumes on its three Belfast services with almost 600,000 freight units being shipped...

Jan 29
Move proposed for Cloughmills Post Office to bring daily opening and extra hours
The Post Office is proposing to move Cloughmills Post Office to a new location within the village. The proposal comes after the current...


Jan 29
Man arrested after home of elderly woman set alight in Antrim
Detectives investigating a report of arson at a residential premises in the Rathglynn area of Antrim on Tuesday 21st January, have made...


Jan 29
Swann presents Farm Tax Petition in Parliament
Robin Swann MP has submitted a petition in Parliament urging the Government take immediate action to stop the removal of the Agricultural...

Jan 29
Men and boys in NI challenged to change their attitudes towards women and girls in new campaign
You have it. They have it. We all have it. The Power to Change. This is the strapline of a new campaign launched today, Wednesday 29th...


Jan 29
Yellow warning issued for icy conditions in Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued this morning for ice across Northern Ireland, with the Met Office advising icy patches may lead...


Jan 29
Extensive damage to NT gardens and estates across NI with over 10,000 trees downed at Mount Stewart alone
Damage from Storm Éowyn at Mount Stewart Storm Éowyn has caused extensive damage to gardens and estates cared for by the National Trust...


Jan 29
Zero emission pioneer Wrightbus unveils four new products
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today (Wednesday 29th January) are taking the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans...

Jan 28
Philip McGuigan MLA calls for Gambling Regulations to be enforced
North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, today, 28 January 2025, brought forward a motion in the NI...


Jan 28
Farmers urged to protect water resources when spreading slurry
As the slurry closed season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading...


Jan 28
Swann to present Family Farm Tax petition to Parliament on behalf of Northern Ireland farmers
Robin Swann MP, in collaboration with the Ulster Farmers’ Union, is to present a petition in Parliament this evening which calls on the...

Jan 28
Police urge public to ensure vehicles are securely locked after man seen trying car doors in Ballymena
A still image from the Ring doorbell footage Police in Ballymena have urged members of the local community to ensure their parked...


Jan 28
Northern Ireland and Wales work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Northern Ireland and Wales have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting...


Jan 28
Minister announces removal of intimidation points from Housing Selection Scheme
Communities minister Gordon Lyons has announced the removal of intimidation points from the Housing Selection Scheme operated by the NIHE...


Jan 28
Police arrest man for driving whilst unfit and assault on police
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man, after attending to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Castle Road in Antrim...

Jan 28
Classroom Assistants – Time for recognition and reform
A significant new report by Ulster University School of Education and the Centre for Effective Services (CES) sheds light for the first...


Jan 28
The Bushmills Inn achieves prestigious StaySmart accreditation for Sustainability Excellence
The Bushmills Inn is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed StaySmart accreditation, a recognition of its ongoing...


Jan 28
Minister pledges £1m support following Storm Éowyn
Minister Lyons visits a Community Assistance Centre in Carryduff to pledge support for those most affected by Storm Éowyn. Communities...

Jan 28
Room for celebration as McKeever Hotels awards exceptional employees in Ballymena
Sisters Aimee and Lauren Gordon, who won Employee of the Year and Outstanding Contribution respectively As part of its industry leading...
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