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Ramore Restaurants bounce back from poor hygiene inspection with top food safety ratings — just in time for the Open Championship crowds in Portrush

North coast restaurant turns around hygiene rating ahead of The Open

New research from AllClear Travel Insurance has named the Giant's Causeway 'Blue Trail' as the 10th easiest walk on the planet for jaw-dropping views. CREDIT NATIONAL TRUST

Causeway ranked top 10 easiest trails

England men’s football captain Harry Kane is backing a new range of golf clothing inspired by the myths and legends of the Causeway Coast such as the giant Finn McCool. Credit: Reflo

NI barman and Harry Kane power new golf collection inspired by the north coast

Representatives from local businesses, community organisations and Elected Members attended the launch of the Coleraine Future Town Fund held in the Northern Regional College Causeway Campus. CREDIT CCGBC

£20m Coleraine Future Town Fund: how would YOU spend it?

The Riverside Theatre is situated on the Coleraine campus of Ulster University. CREDIT NI WORLD

Ulster Uni and Council to meet on Riverside Theatre's future

Plans for a 24-dwelling development in Coleraine have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. CREDIT GOOGLE MAPS

Plans submitted for 24 dwelling housing development at Coleraine's Ballycairn

The PAN was submitted by agents, Bell Rolston, on behalf of the applicants, ABO Energy Northern Ireland Ltd, and seeks permission for the 33-hectare farm, generating 28 megawatts of power annually, on lands near Ballyleagry Road and Edenmore Road in the town. CREDIT PIXABAY USED FOR ILLUSTRATION

Community consultation on proposed 33-hectare Limavady solar farm

Plans for a holiday let, close to Bush House, were submitted to council’s planning portal (pic; Ramage Architecture Ltd/ Design and Access Statement)

Plans for holiday accommodation near Bushmills bar

Fire crews from across the Causeway Coast and Glens responded swiftly to reports of smoke at the Atlantic Hotel in Portrush on Tuesday evening. The incident was captured by Pigeons of Scranton, a local photography and videography firm in Portrush

Watch: Seven fire appliances respond to reports of smoke at north coast hotel

Truva posted on social media: "To our valued customers, please be advised that Truva Takeaway will be closing its doors on June 29th." CREDIT TRUVA

Riverside Theatre restaurant to close

Conservation work is to be carried out at Carrickfergus Castle. Photo: National World

£1.6m investment to help castle 'realise status as a world-class attraction’

Viking Boat pictured at the RSMF Blessing of the boats at Balllycastle Harbour as the Rathlin Sound Maritime festival starts on friday evening PICTURE KEVIN MCAULEY

Rathlin Sound Festival: Blessing of the Boats’ started historic programme

Organiser Steven Millar and hundreds of campaigners pictured protesting at the Causeway Coast and Glens Council HQ over the closure of the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine

Hundreds join musical protest outside Council HQ to save Riverside Theatre

The future of Coleraine’s Riverside Theatre hangs in the balance as both Ulster University and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council point to severe financial pressures that prevent them from securing the venue’s long-term survival

Future of Riverside Theatre in doubt as Council and UU cite funding pressures

Coleraine's Riverside Theatre is facing the final curtain this summer.

Axing beloved theatre 'take it or leave it ultimatum' from owners, says cllr

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council says it hasn't changed its changing facilities policy.

Council 'has arrangements to ensure child safeguarding' amid changing rooms row
Causeway Coast and Glens council says it has not changed its “operating procedures” and has arrangements in place to “ensure child safeguarding is assured” – amid a row over its protocol on single sex toilets and changing facilities.
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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council says its single-sex policy is the "most practical way of ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of all users".

Local council enforces single sex facilities and delays 'transgender policy'

The Riverside Theatre, based on Ulster University’s Coleraine campus since 1975, is under threat following reports that the university has given Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council an ultimatum over its future

Petition launched to 'stop the closure' of iconic Northern Ireland theatre

The Antrim Arms on Ballycastle's Castle Street.

Owner applies for permission to demolish Ballycastle hotel

Glenn Irwin rode a CBR600 Duckhams Honda at the Parade of Champions

JOEY DUNLOP 25 DAY: 28 shots to celebrate Parade of Champions and bikes display

House prices in Northern Ireland went up by almost 10% over the course of last year. Photo: Paul Faith/PA Wire

House prices up 10% - here's where to find highest and lowest property values

Pictured here are Helen Crickard, Pamela Armstrong and Deirdre Quinn from the Women Breaking Barriers programme. CREDIT WBBNI

Free hospitality and tourism course for Causeway Coast women

Leigh Carey CEO of the Hummingbird Project, Portstewart

New North Coast mental health charity

McDonald’s is putting the finishing touches on its newest drive-thru restaurant in Coleraine, with the grand opening confirmed for next week

Opening date set for £4m McDonald's drive-thru in NI supermarket

The Dunlop family including Joey's wife Linda, son Gary and daughter, Joanne McCammond pictured at the launch of the Joey 25 exhibition in Ballymoney Museum.

Unique Joey Dunlop exhibiton opened in Ballymoney Museum

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured alongside Alan McCullough, Grahams Contractor, David Black, Hall Black Douglas and Ryan Donaghy, Policy Advisor, UK Government, at the official sod cutting for the new leisure centre on Quay Road in Ballycastle. CREDIT CCGBC

Sod cut on new Ballycastle Leisure Centre

Joey’s wife, Linda, son Gary, daughter Joanne and husband, Michael, plus two of his grandchildren – Remy and Hudson – at the Joey 25 launch in Ballymoney Museum in March. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Event programme for Joey 25 celebration in Ballymoney confirmed
The schedule of events has been confirmed for the eagerly anticipated Joey 25 celebration in Ballymoney in May.
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Marine & Lawn has announced the opening of Portrush Adelphi, following a full restoration

Pictures: Take a look around NI's newest four-star luxury seaside hotel

New rescue centre plan for dogs like Boomer

Coleraine to get new dog rescue centre if plans go ahead

Missing George Brennan

PSNI assisting Gardai with their search for 38-year-old George Brennan

MP Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, with pupils from Mill Strand IPS.

Back to school in Portrush for Secretary of State

missing George Brennan

Urgent appeal to locate George Brennan who has links to Causeway Coast and Glens

Coleraine town centre. Photo: National World

Holiday resorts designation refused for two towns

Plans for a mixed residential and retail development at Coleraine’s Beresford Place were recently received by council (pic; Studirogers/ Design Concept Statement)

Mixed residential and retail proposal for 'historically significant town'

Causeway Coast and Glens Council to debate whether to designate Coleraine and Ballymoney as 'holiday resorts'. CREDIT LIDL

Council to decide if Coleraine and Ballymoney are 'holiday resorts'

American global chain McDonald’s is making impressive progress on its new £4 million drive-thru restaurant in Coleraine, which is set to open in the Asda car park later this year

Hiring: £4m McDonald's drive-thru to open soon in NI supermarket with 120 jobs

Plans have been lodged with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for a 'change of use from retail unit to indoor padel courts and associated facilities. at the former JJB Sports premises in Coleraine. CREDIT GOOGLE MAPS

Former NI JJB Sports unit set for transformation into padel court centre

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RNLI rescued 469 people in Northern Ireland last year and saved the lives of 16

Ballymoney man Stevie Black, Operations Director at Terex, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early 2024. CREDIT TEREX

Ballymoney man raises awareness of prostate cancer

Manchester United will return to the SuperCupNI in Northern Ireland this summer. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/Presseye)

Manchester United amongst headliners for this summer's SuperCupNI

The long-awaited Merrow Hotel and Spa in Portstewart has finally been given the green light after eight years of legal battles, planning delays, and public controversy

Portstewart hotel developers celebrate Council go-ahead after eight-year wait

Pictured launching ‘Good Food Ireland® Experiences’ is Darina Allen, the pioneer of the slow food movement in Ireland and owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School; Margaret Jeffares, CEO of Good Food Ireland®, Dr Howard Hastings OBE, former chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Chairman of Hastings Hotels and Ronan Mackey, Tourism Manager, Newbridge Silverware.

NI food producers to feature on food & drink experiences platform

Pictured launching ‘Good Food Ireland® Experiences’ is Darina Allen, the pioneer of the slow food movement in Ireland and owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School; Margaret Jeffares, CEO of Good Food Ireland®, Dr Howard Hastings OBE, former chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Chairman of Hastings Hotels and Ronan Mackey, Tourism Manager, Newbridge Silverware.

NI food producers to feature on Good Food Ireland® food & drink experiences plat...

Plans for a new manufacturing facility in Ballymoney were recently received by council (pic; Bell Architects/ Planning Statement)

Northern Ireland manufacturing firm reveals expansion plans with new facility

for 36 social houses at New Market Street, Coleraine, were submitted to council’s planning portal (pic; Gravis Planning/ Planning and Design Statement)

Plans for 36 social houses and a "pocket park" in Coleraine submitted

Plans for a Helter Skelter at Limavady’s Roe Valley Resort were recently submitted to council

Plans for helter skelter and pool slides at NI hotel resort submitted

UU has proposed that Causeway Coast and Glens Council takes on the lease of the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine. CREDIT RIVERSIDE THEATRE

UU suggest Council runs Riverside Theatre

Causeway Coast and Glens and the organisers confirmed that the tournament will go ahead. CREDIT PFCY

Portrush youth football tournament to go ahead

Lir Seafood chef Stevie McCarry who has made it through to the final of the Great British Menu. CREDIT BBC

WATCH: Coleraine celebrates as chef Stevie makes final of Great British Menu

Marine Hotel is set to expand significantly with planning permission approved for the development of 16 additional bedrooms, 10 self-contained apartments on the former country club site, and a rooftop bar and terrace overlooking the sea. CREDITR KITH & KIND PR

Major expansion for Ballycastle hotel

Chloe Freeman-Wallace and Harry Stinson recreate the Railway Children's iconic 'Daddy! My Daddy!' scene.

WATCH: Drama group recreates iconic Railway Children memory

NI’s newest luxury hotel rolls out red carpet for eagerly anticipated opening

The Joey 25 celebration event will be held in Ballymoney on Saturday, May 24 when 25 of his original machines will be ridden through the town centre

Plans for special Joey Dunlop celebration event in Ballymoney unveiled

The £16.4 million project which is jointly funded by Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council and the UK Government, is set to be completed by November 2026

NI construction firm starts work on new £16.4m seaside town leisure centre

Hundreds of customers wait in anticipation to explore the extensive aisles of Lidl's largest Northern Ireland store in Coleraine

Video and pix: Lidl NI fans flock to opening of new £9m store - the largest ever

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