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A computer-generated image of the proposed new civic hub in Newry.

Green legal challenge to council over proposed new civic hub

After two months sunken onto the harbour bed, the Breda Caroline was raised in a somewhat grubby state

Council says 'we did not pay for the salvage of Carrick boat' after all

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has begun a consultation process on a proposal to install a plaque at Portrush Town Hall commemorating Mark Ashton.

Council begins consultation on Mark Ashton plaque at Portrush Town Hall

Mark Surgeoner with the British Chambers of Commerce International President’s Award

Coleraine man lands top international business award

Cloughey Beach, on the southern end of the Ards peninsula, is one of the beaches which would be cleaned

Council split amid claim that beach cleaning gear 'may just be left to rust'

DUP Alderman James Tinsley called for an investigation into the conduct of councillors who attended the Garvaghy Road protest. Pic credit: McAuley Multimedia

Council backs conduct investigation over members who supported protests

Mossley Mill, headquarters of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Council backs campaign to help raise awareness of 'silent killer'

Smurfit Westrock, Lurgan, Co Armagh.

'Deep concern' at Smurfit job cuts

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Mayor, Councillor Dawn Huggins

'Truly incredible' - NW200 team honoured with mayor's civic reception

Councillor Deirdre Varsani urged people to get involved

Council urges public to recycle unwanted Halloween and Christmas outfits

Lisburn residents are to get a printed council magazine.

Council goes back to printed news letter

A developed design of Newry City Park, which was granted planning permission at a meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Planning Committee on 2 September

Planning permission granted for new multi-million regeneration project in Newry

Councillors have complained that just one resident objecting to double yellow lines can halt plans to put them in a cul de sac

Council in bind over double yellow line policy

An image provided by the company in planning documents to illustrate the look of its phone kiosks. Photo: New World Payphones

'No call for phone boxes': Council hangs up on third-party firm's booth plans

Former Danske Bank branch on Carrick High Street. Image: Google

Demolition and replacement plan is part of £42m City Deal for historic town

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has received plans for a themed tourist accommodation bus in Portrush. Credit Planning Portal

‘Spice Girls’ bus among plans submitted for new north coast tourist attraction
Plans have been submitted for a themed double-decker offering short-term visitor accommodation in Portrush, subject to planning approval
Andy Balfour

Business investment in Mid and East Antrim has more than doubled to £20m in the past year, according to Invest Northern Ireland’s 2025/26 performance results, welcomed by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Photo: MEABC

Business investment in Mid and East Antrim doubles to £20m

The 'urban beach' (the yellow rectangle) next to a 'water feature' by Carrickfergus harbour; the plans are now out to consultation

Council divulges details of its plan to create a new 'beach' in Carrickfergus

DUP councillor Callum Bowsie at the Saintfield depot site.

Council buy over of former Co Down bus depot could solve parking problems

DUP Alderman Stephen McIlveen

Council approves €50 Wicklow trip despite ‘junket’ claims from DUP

An image provided by the company in planning documents to illustrate the look of its phone kiosks. Photo: New World Payphones

Council hangs up on bid to build third-party firm's first NI phone box

The car has clearly been in the Rovery Lagan for some time and is completely covered in rust.

Call for car lying in River Lagan for years to be removed

A promotional image released to publicise Bangor's open air folk show that no longer seems to be connected to the all-Ireland Fleadh. Pic: Visit Ards and North Down

Council needs to come clean over £40k 'Fleadh Fringe' that isn't: TUV

The walkout happened in the headquarters of Causeway Coast and Glens Council. Photo: CCGBC

Irish signs battle sees unionists collapse council meeting

The bonfire on Meridi Street was ultimately lit last July

Judge rules Jamie Bryson has no right to challenge bonfire decision

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced a new £4million Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) will open for applications on Monday, June 29

'Helping invest in their future': NI businesses urged to apply for £4m grant

Murrayfield Shopping Centre. Pic: Google

'Adequate parking available' for newly approved bingo hall
Planning permission has been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a proposed new bingo hall, at Murrayfield Shopping Centre, in Larne town centre.
Michelle Weir, Local Democracy Reporter

An image of what the new centre could look like

Legal challenge to Newry's new civic centre passes first stage

Bangor City Hall, headquarters of Ards and North Down Council, where the local authority will trial replacing receptionists with an AI bot. Photo: ANDBC

Manned phone system to be replaced with AI 'Andy' in council trial

TUV's Ann McClure and legal representative Jamie Bryson pictured leaving the court after an earlier hearing

Date set for appeal against ruling on council Irish language policy procedures

The Rollo Gillespie Monument In Comber

Council to spend £90,000 to restore statue of Napoleonic war hero

Rie Cotter of Sushi by Shi Zen Garden receives her certificate from the then Mayor Cllr Oliver McMullan.

New traders complete Council’s ‘Journey to Market’ programme

Marine Gardens on Bangor seafront could be paved to make way for a car park, as part of a £60m revamp that's already scrapped a neighbouring 200-space facility. Photo: Save Marine Gardens

Bangor park axe controversy: Council 'can't justify losing pay and display cash'

A pipe band entering the competition arena at a previous Bangor event. Photo: John Kelly

Council tourist drive struggles, yet best draw pipe contest set for Fleadh clash

Ann McClure and Jamie Bryson pictured leaving the court after an earlier hearing

TUV member launches appeal in legal action over Belfast's Irish language policy

Council staff attending Omagh Pride parade have been offered time in lieu by the local authority for turning up. Pic: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

UUP object to NI council awarding staff time in lieu to attend Pride

The construction of new enhanced toilet and shower facilities at the popular Browns Bay is due to be started in early June 2026 by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Photo: MEABC

New toilet and shower facilities at Browns Bay

The motion to be debated reads: "Assurances must be given that Coleraine Campus will not suffer disproportionately, should these job cuts go ahead." CREDIT UU

Council to debate motion calling for UU Vice Chancellor to discuss 450 job cuts

Families queueing for an ice cream van in Belfast's Ormeau Park in June 2020. Photo: Pacemaker Belfast

Blue summer for ice cream vans: Fees to skyrocket over three years

If approved, the restoration of the former entrance at Roe Park House will re-establish it as the primary formal guest entrance (pic: Heritage Design and Access Statement)

Historic 18th century NI hotel set for entrance revival under new plans

Larne town centre. Local Democracy Reporting Service

Backing for taskforce 'to bring forward strategic action plan for each town'

Plans for an additional 154 caravan pitches at Skerries Holiday Park, Portrush, were recently submitted to council. Image: Design and Access Statement

North Coast: 150-caravan extension proposed for holiday park

A section of the Magowan Buildings car park, in Portadown, will be used to host a one-off market on June 29. Credit: Google

Town centre market approved

A pipe band entering the competition arena at a previous Bangor event. Photo: John Kelly

Crunch last showing for Fleadh event clashing with Pipe Band Championships

Mossley Mill. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Ticketing machines part of planning proposal for council headquarters car park

Closer Than You Think: Ards and North Down Borough Council unveils vibrant spring campaign

Ards and North Down Borough Council unveils vibrant spring campaign

Plans for a new bar and restaurant at Rushmere Shopping Centre have been officially approved, paving the way for a major transformation of a vacant unit. Credit Planning Portal

Licensed bar and restaurant set for NI shopping centre for first time in decades

A pipe band entering the competition arena at a previous Bangor event. Photo: John Kelly

'Fleadh Fringe' event clashing with Pipe Band Championships approved

The project includes a new energy efficient visitor centre with shop and café

Video: Construction well underway on Carnfunnock Country Park £6.1m upgrade

The 29 flats are to be built on a vacant lot on Albertbridge Road, close to Connswater Shopping Centre.

Council to override locals on AirBnB-style flats

Artist impression of Lidl on Londonderry's Crescent Link from 2022

Lidl NI calls for action as £8m Londonderry store in six-year planning limbo

Conversion plans for barns behind a former rectory have been received by council. credit Planning Portal

Former NI rectory to be transformed into tourist accommodation

Portballintrae residents, harbour users, and visitors are set to benefit as Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council moves forward with plans to repair and enhance the harbour slipway following nearly 125,000 investment

NI firm scoops contract for £125k upgrade of Portballintrae Harbour slipway

Pictured (L-R) is Dylan Freeburn (Development Officer, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Brian Rankin (Choice’s Sustainability and Energy Manager).

Choice Housing supports biodiversity boost in County Down

The move to leave X was suggested days after a scandal broke involving the platform's AI chatbot, Grok, creating sexualised deepfake images from photos of women and girls. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Council to vote on quitting X/Twitter - but hide debate from public

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