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The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan
Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government and...
Mar 18, 2024


ITV to show new film - Kate Garraway: Derek's Story
"My name is Derek Draper. I want you to hear my story...” - Derek Draper Following the sad loss of Derek Draper in January this year, ITV...
Mar 13, 2024


Eight million UK households to receive £2.5 billion Cost of Living support
Millions of households across the UK will start to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment from today until 22 February as part of the...
Feb 6, 2024


Takeback Tuesday: Returns expected to increase by 52% on first working day of the year
On Tuesday 2 January 2024 – Takeback Tuesday – returns of online purchases are predicted to increase by 52 per cent compared to the...
Jan 2, 2024


Up to £600 winter support for pensioners arriving in bank accounts
Pensioners across the country have started to receive up to £600 to help with energy bills this winter. Winter Fuel Payments – boosted...
Nov 25, 2023


Queen’s University Belfast astronomers witness second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen
An international team of scientists, including from Queen’s University Belfast, has observed an exceptionally bright gamma-ray burst...
Oct 25, 2023


£300 Cost of Living Payment coming soon
Millions of UK households will receive the second Cost of Living payment of £300 soon - set to land in bank accounts over the coming...
Oct 25, 2023


NI Search and rescue expert elected to top position for UK and Ireland
Sean McCarry OBE The Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR) are delighted to announce their new Chair Sean McCarry OBE, the...
Oct 23, 2023


Ballymena man prosecuted by SIA for supplying unlicensed security
A Ballymena man had been prosecuted by the UK Security Industry Authority (SIA) in a case which was heard recently at Laganside...
Oct 19, 2023


Progress at £4.9m workplace hub celebrated at former Wellworths building in Antrim
ANBC Deputy Director of Regeneration Steven Norris welcomes Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Area Lead Jenny Martin,...
Oct 13, 2023


Northern Ireland included in consultation to create smokefree generation and clampdown on vapes
Northern Ireland's Department of Health has today confirmed that the province will be included in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's...
Oct 12, 2023


First look at new upcoming UK Original Bond-inspired adventure series 007: Road to a Million
On James Bond Day, Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated new UK Original adventure game show series 007:...
Oct 5, 2023


Wrightbus hydrogen pilot could lead to fleet of 150 zero-emission buses at Sizewell C
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has signed a deal with Sizewell C that could see up to 150 hydrogen buses operating on the site -...
Sep 26, 2023


Council sells Slemish mountain to Japanese theme park - new story launches on BBC Radio 4
Local author Jan Carson's new story series 'Moving Mountains' is set to begin this weekend on BBC Radio 4. Ballymena-born Jan's newest...
Sep 24, 2023


Belfast-based drama series The Lovers now on Sky
Sky Original Drama, The Lovers, starring Johnny Flynn (Beast, Emma) and Roisin Gallagher (The Fall, The Dry), has arrived on Sky Atlantic...
Sep 21, 2023


4000 health and social care workers to commence 48-hour strike from midnight across NI
More than 4000 Unite members working in the health and social care service in Northern Ireland will join with colleagues from other...
Sep 20, 2023


Further wet and windy weather to come as Hurricane Nigel crosses Atlantic
A typically autumnal mixture of sunshine and showers is likely in the coming days, with further wet and windy weather likely from late on...
Sep 20, 2023


Mr Motivator returns to ITV 30 years after his GMTV debut
Mr Motivator returned to his TV roots today - 30 years after winning the nation’s hearts as Britain’s most entertaining fitness...
Sep 20, 2023


Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck electric ‘low bridge’ buses launch in Leicester
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck zero emission buses designed to combat low bridges are to be rolled out...
Sep 20, 2023


Neighbours returns to screens in the UK and Ireland
The new chapter of the hit Australian daily drama Neighbours returned to screens today, Monday 18th September. The continuation of the...
Sep 18, 2023
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