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Dec 15, 2024
NI Science Festival reveals blooming great programme for 2025
Launching the 2025 edition of NI Science Festival are (from left) Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA, festival board member Cailín Lynn,...

Dec 15, 2024
WATCH | Festive flash mob brings Christmas cheer to Belfast Grand Central
Passengers waiting for their buses and trains received quite the Christmas surprise at Belfast Grand Central Station this weekend, as...

Dec 15, 2024
Funeral notice announced for missing Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy
The funeral details have been announced this afternoon, Sunday 15th December, for Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy. Mr McIlroy went missing...


Dec 15, 2024
Detectives launch murder investigation: two men arrested
Murder victim: 42-year-old Karen Cummings Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched...


Dec 15, 2024
O’Dowd welcomes publication of the review of part-time 20mph speed limits at schools
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the review into Part-Time 20mph Speed Limits at schools. Welcoming...


Dec 15, 2024
Man aged in his 20s sadly died following road traffic collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has sadly confirmed a man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Saturday...

Dec 15, 2024
The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...


Dec 15, 2024
Find the pawfect Christmas Gift for the dog lover in your life by sponsoring at Dogs Trust Ballymena
Springer Spaniel Zebedee at Dogs Trust Ballymena With Christmas shopping now on the agenda for many, Dogs Trust Ballymena has the perfect...


Dec 15, 2024
Man in 80’s in critical condition following road traffic collision
Police, alongside emergency services colleagues, attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Ballygawley Road, Dungannon just after...


Dec 14, 2024
TV | The Royal Variety Performance returns with this year’s hosts Amanda Holden & Alan Carr
Hosts Amanda Holden and Alan Carr. (Image: Christian Vermaak) Amanda Holden is teaming up with her TV hubby Alan Carr to host the...


Dec 14, 2024
All Ireland Pipe Band Championships to return to Derry~Londonderry in 2025
The Executive Office has announced the return of the prestigious All Ireland Pipe Band Championships to Derry~Londonderry in 2025,...


Dec 14, 2024
Police appeal for information after hit-and-run collision in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in Ballymoney. Sergeant McClean said:...


Dec 14, 2024
“Unacceptable” – Twenty police officers injured over a 24-hour period in Northern Ireland
Twenty police officers were injured over a 24-hour period in Northern Ireland. Superintendent Rosie Thompson said: “Between Friday...

Dec 14, 2024
Pension Credit & Fuel Payment: Advice NI warns of looming deadlines
A Winter Fuel Payment can help people over state retirement age with their heating bills. If eligible, a person could get either £200 or...


Dec 14, 2024
Asda pledges £1M to combat loneliness as one in 10 over 60’s expect to be alone this Christmas
It’s called the most wonderful time of the year, – but thousands of over 60s across Northern Ireland are facing a completely Silent Night...


Dec 14, 2024
Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland
Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...


Dec 14, 2024
ANB Council warns of “challenging fiscal conditions” ahead of rate-setting process for borough
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has warned of “challenging fiscal conditions” as it considers its financial position ahead of...


Dec 14, 2024
Car destroyed in arson attack in Glenarm
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a vehicle fire in Glenarm. Detective Sergeant McDowell said: “We...


Dec 14, 2024
“I now have the confidence to make healthier choices for my family” – the HENRY programme launches in NI
Attendees at the official launch of the HENRY programme at Stormont Hotel in Belfast The Public Health Agency (PHA) has officially...


Dec 14, 2024
'Superwoman' Reid wins 2024 BBC Sport NI's Unsung Hero award
Inspirational: Rachel Reid, head coach for The Lagan Dragons "This woman is superwoman, she can turn her hand to everything." For Lagan...

Dec 14, 2024
Police concerned for missing man Colin Hamilton
Pictured: Mr Colin Thomas Hamilton Police are currently concerned regarding the whereabouts of Mr Colin Thomas Hamilton, who has been...

Dec 13, 2024
Capture Christmas in town this weekend with the Ballymena Christmas Roadshow!
The streets of Ballymena town centre are set to glow with festive cheer as the Ballymena Christmas Roadshow kicks off tomorrow, Saturday...

Dec 13, 2024
Police appeal for information: Convicted killer once again on the run
55-year-old James Meehan Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 55-year-old James Meehan, who is currently unlawfully...


Dec 13, 2024
Two men sentenced after discovery of sophisticated cannabis farm in Ballymena
Two men have been sentenced in court today, Friday 13th December, for drugs-related offences following the discovery of a sophisticated...
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