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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 16, 2023

Unsettled conditions to come as warm weather continues

This week in Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Image: Anne Kelly) A change is on the way for the UK weather moving the weekend, though...

Jun 11, 2023

Hercules flypast across all four nations of UK to mark retirement from RAF service

A flypast to mark the forthcoming retirement of the Hercules from RAF service will take place across all four nations of the United...

Jun 11, 2023

MP calls for national honour to recognise Dunlop's sporting success.

North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has congratulated constituent and racer Michael Dunlop in his magnificent success at the Isle of Man TT races...

Jun 9, 2023

Met Office advises of potential thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail over weekend in NI

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland saying whilst many places will be largely dry, thunderstorms with...

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 8, 2023

Dog lovers in Northern Ireland urged to take part in ‘im-paw-tent' survey

Dogs Trust Ballymena is calling on local dog lovers to take part in the biggest ever nationwide survey to help dogs and owners of the...

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...

Jun 7, 2023

Husband reveals Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear is suffering from dementia

Coronation star Julie Goodyear Scott Brand, husband of Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear MBE, has revealed that his wife is...

Jun 7, 2023

Labour Treasury Chief hails ‘huge potential’ of hydrogen power at clean transport pioneer Wrightbus

Pictured are (L-R) Pat McFadden (Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury), Jean-Marc Gales (newly-appointed Wrightbus Chief Executive),...

Jun 4, 2023

Paisley welcomes UK Export Finance support for Wrightbus

Ian Paisley MP pictured with Jo Bamford. North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has welcomed government confirmation that leading bus manufacturer...

Jun 2, 2023

Wrightbus hailed as fantastic example of clean growth by Government's Investment Minister

Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been hailed by the Government’s Investment Minister as a “fantastic example” of a UK company...

Jun 2, 2023

Utility Regulator comments on review of regulated domestic electricity and gas tariffs

Following a review of regulated energy tariffs in Northern Ireland, Power NI will reduce its domestic electricity tariff by 7.1%, while...

May 31, 2023

Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO

(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...

May 29, 2023

Recruitment of 120 local jobs begins at Dobbies’ flagship store at The Junction Antrim

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has officially begun its recruitment of 120 full and part-time team members for its new...

May 27, 2023

NCA seize cannabis worth £6m in Northern Ireland

A lorry driver from Portadown has been arrested by National Crime Agency officers over a 300 kilo cannabis seizure at the port in...

May 26, 2023

SoS budget cuts threaten to devastate water quality and pose public health risk - Unite

Unite the union has condemned punitive budget cuts enforced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, after a...

May 24, 2023

The King and Queen open new Coronation Garden during a two day visit to NI

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have opened the majestic Coronation Garden at Hazelbank Park, Newtownabbey, as their first engagement...

May 24, 2023

Holy mackerel – delight for fish fans as UK’s first ever boneless raw variety launches at Tesco

It’s been the Holy Grail for UK fisheries for ages – finding a way to remove the tiny bones found in whole raw mackerel which is one of...

May 24, 2023

UK Government Help to Save scheme extended to April 2025

Help to Save – the UK Government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years...

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