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Dec 18, 2024
Derry Girls actor Siobhán McSweeney announced as host of RTÉ’s The Traitors Ireland
Actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney. (Image: Phil Sharp) RTÉ has today announced the actor and presenter, Derry Girls star Siobhán...


Dec 17, 2024
Man in his 30s dies following one vehicle road traffic collision
Police can confirm that a man in his 30s has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Mall area of Newry on Tuesday...


Dec 17, 2024
Local man Darren Crawford turns unemployment into thriving cleaning business with Enterprise Support
County Antrim man Darren Crawford who started his own cleaning business ‘Auburn Cleaning’ with the support of Enterprise NI After months...

Dec 17, 2024
XL Bully owners urged to take action now to avoid their pet being seized
XL Bully owners only have 2 weeks left to apply for an Exemption Certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action,...

Dec 17, 2024
ANB Council performs U-turn on car park charges
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council voted against extending car parking charges in a U-turn at a meeting in Mossley Mill on Monday...


Dec 17, 2024
Choice makes £10,000 donation to tackle food poverty across NI
Pictured (L-R) is Dundonald Foodbank co-ordinator Carol Izzard, Choice Housing Area Manager Courtney Watton, Jonny Currie (Trussell’s...

Dec 17, 2024
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to killing his mother
Barry Noone appeared before Belfast Crown Court today, Tuesday 17 December, having previously pleaded guilty to killing his mother, Una....


Dec 17, 2024
Weather warning issued for strong winds in Northern Ireland
Image: Anne Kelly A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office advising of strong winds on Tuesday afternoon, evening and...


Dec 17, 2024
Local community groups receive early Christmas present from The National Lottery
Members of Ahoghill Yew Tree Community Group, Cathy Bamber, Treasurer, Sirene Watt, Secretary, Tiffany Gordon, Jenna Gordon and Kim...


Dec 17, 2024
Childline is ready to be there for thousands of children over the festive period
The NSPCC’s Childline service is anticipating thousands of children and young people reaching out to them for help and support across the...

Dec 16, 2024
Tree planting kicks off biodiversity initiative in Ballymena
L-R: Brian Rankin, Sustainability and Energy Manager at Choice Housing and Cllr Rodney Quigley, Mid and East Antrim Council. Choice...


Dec 16, 2024
Ballymena pensioner sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting man with axe
A 70-year-old man from the Ballymena area has been sentenced at Laganside Court today, Monday 16th December. William Kirkpatrick was...

Dec 16, 2024
Ballymena Academy pays respect to “much loved and valued” member of staff
Mr Nigel Gordon, and the Ballymena Academy school flag Principal of Ballymena Academy, Mr Stephen Black, has paid respect to local man...


Dec 16, 2024
TV | A treat of two acclaimed local films on BBC Northern Ireland this Christmas
As part of BBC Northern Ireland’s Christmas offering, audiences will be able to feast their eyes on two acclaimed films made in Northern...


Dec 16, 2024
Ballymena man jailed for violent Christmas Eve assault on family
Christopher Kyle Houston, 40, from Kintyre Park, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison, with half to be served behind bars, for a...

Dec 16, 2024
Cullybackey man sentenced to 10 years following aggravated burglary in Ballymena
A 30-year-old man from the Cullybackey area has been sentenced at Antrim Crown Court today, Monday 16th December. Aaron McIlhatton was...

Dec 16, 2024
Police name young man who sadly died in weekend collision
21-year-old David McDonald The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm the man who died as a result of a single-vehicle road...


Dec 16, 2024
On your marks! Lidl Northern Ireland’s Trolley Dash bags £75,000 for Age NI
Lidl employee Aimee Simpson, Lidl employee Niamh Gribben and Antrim Trolley Dash Winner Michaela McCotter Lidl Northern Ireland is...

Dec 16, 2024
‘Mega Clinics’ making a real difference for long-waiting patients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Dr Rosie Hogg, Consultant Anaesthetist at BHSCT and Clinical Co-Chair of the Elective Care Centre...


Dec 16, 2024
Pets are not presents, warns USPCA this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) is urging people to reconsider giving pets...


Dec 16, 2024
Dale Farm & Grand Opera House partnership soars to new heights with The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Caroline Martin, Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, Dale Farm; May McFettridge as Mrs Smee; Sharon Campbell, Head of...

Dec 16, 2024
Indulge in a fresh festive feast from McNeill’s ViVOXTRA, Actually
Everything you need for Christmas from McNeill's ViVOXTRA Broughshane Advertorial Picture the scene: a table laid out with all the...


Dec 15, 2024
Man sadly dies after fall on Antrim coast
Police have confirmed a man has sadly died on Sunday afternoon, 15th December, after falling from a height on the Antrim coast. The...

Dec 15, 2024
Jill Bakes at Christmas | Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Cheesecake is always a firm favourite in my family and this chocolate orange one is so light and delicious! This will keep for a few days...
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