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Jul 16, 2023

City Deal update for MEA but still “no mention of monies” for new leisure centre in Ballymena

A computer generated image of the proposed new visitor centre in Carrickfergus. A £42m Carrickfergus regeneration project has attracted...

Jul 14, 2023

Department for Infrastructure has serious questions to answer on ‘IRA tweet’ – Cllr Warrick

TUV Braid Councillor Matthew Warrick has criticised the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for its' response following a retweet that...

Jul 14, 2023

Concern as councils axed in cost saving measure from fuel poverty scheme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Paul Michael BEM has voiced concern over the transfer of the Affordable Warmth scheme to the Northern...

Jul 10, 2023

East Antrim DUP MP Sammy Wilson tables Parliamentary motion to celebrate Craigyhill bonfire

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has tabled a Parliamentary motion congratulating the people of Craigyhill in Larne for their efforts in...

Jul 8, 2023

Plans for new telecommunications base station and 25m tower in Ballypatrick Forest

Views to proposed telecommunications base station and tower. Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for a...

Jul 7, 2023

Family tree enthusiasts receive historic gift as part of PRONI centenary celebrations

The Annual Revision List for the Belfast Dock Ward between 1906 and 1915 (VAL/12/B/43/B/18). Family tree enthusiasts at home and abroad...

Jul 6, 2023

Department of Health sets closure timetable for Muckamore

The Department of Health has set June 2024 as the planned closure date for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. This date will be dependent on all...

Jul 6, 2023

Chief Constable outlines drastic impacts of budget cuts on PSNI

Chief Constable Simon Byrne has outlined the drastic impacts of budgets cuts being imposed upon the Police Service of Northern Ireland...

Jul 3, 2023

CMA sets out plan to help drivers get more competitive fuel prices

A new fuel finder scheme to enable drivers access to live, station-by-station fuel prices on their phones or satnavs would help...

Jul 1, 2023

Ballymena built hydrogen fuelled bus fleet enters service at Gatwick Airport

A fleet of GB Kite Hydroliners, the first single deck hydrogen fuel cell bus from Wrightbus Ballymena, are now officially in service with...

Jun 30, 2023

£300,000 helps bring Broughshane’s new community centre one step closer

Broughshane & District Community Association is celebrating after being awarded £300,000 from the government's Levelling Up initiative,...

Jun 28, 2023

Successful JobStart youth employment scheme relaunched by DfC

An employment scheme for young people at risk of long-term unemployment has been relaunched by the Department for Communities following...

Jun 26, 2023

10.8 million cigarettes seized at Belfast Port

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is investigating after 10.8 million illegal cigarettes were seized at Belfast Port. The cigarettes, worth...

Jun 23, 2023

New road completed at St Patrick’s Regeneration Site, Ballymena

(L-R) David McQuitty, Department for Infrastructure; Gerard Murray, Director Regional Development Office, Department for Communities; Roy...

Jun 20, 2023

Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment

More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off...

Jun 17, 2023

BOGOF ban delayed by government

Rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar – including buy one get one free deals – will be delayed for...

Jun 13, 2023

Stormont departments must take steps to make funding more accessible – Community Foundation NI

The CEO of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has called on government departments to support the Community and Voluntary...

Jun 10, 2023

Allowances set for the year ahead for councillors in Mid & East Antrim

Mid and East Antrim councillors have been discussing their payments for the year ahead. An annual basic allowance of £16,394 plus travel...

Jun 9, 2023

Wrightbus secures £50 million UKEF financing and plans to double workforce by 2026

A guarantee from UK Export Finance (UKEF) has provided Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus with £50 million in financing to...

Jun 7, 2023

“Scandalous” – Allister slams Secretary of State’s “meddling” in NI’s education system

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed the intervention by Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Northern Ireland's education system. It comes...

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