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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?

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

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

A campaign to save the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine has gathered significant momentum, with nearly 1,400 signatures already collected amid fears that the long-standing venue could be forced to close within weeks

Peaceful protest planned as nearly 1,500 signatures back Riverside campaign

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

Ron Haslam rides a RS500 Honda during the Joey Dunlop 25 Celebration parade in his home town of Ballymoney in Co. Antrim on Saturday. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Dunlop's wife Linda 'overwhelmed' by thousands at Joey 25

A fitting tribute to Joey Dunlop

PICTURE SPECIAL: 33 of the best shots from Joey Dunlop's celebration day

Northern Ireland motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop on the podium at his final Isle of Man TT in 2000 after his famous victory in the Formula 1 race. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Family to lead Joey Dunlop Parade of Champions in Ballymoney

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
A unique Joey Dunlop exhibition was officially launched by the Northern Ireland motorcycling legend’s wife Linda and the Dunlop family this week at Ballymoney Museum.
Kyle White

The Ulster History Circle is honouring the legacy of celebrated golfer May Hezlet with a blue plaque at Royal Portrush Golf Club today (Monday). The image cut from a newspaper of Miss May Hezlet, Royal Portrush, standing beside a trophy for golf. Captioned 'Ladies' Golf Champion, 1899. Irish Ladies' Champion, 1899'

'Teenage golfing sensation' honoured with Blue Plaque at Royal Portrush

New rescue centre plan for dogs like Boomer

Coleraine to get new dog rescue centre if plans go ahead

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'

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 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

After nine years of legal challenges, planning delays, and controversy, the long-awaited £20m Merrow Hotel and Spa in Portstewart may soon become a reality

Portstewart's new hotel and spa nears final approval after nine years of delays

The Open Championship, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Co. Antrim in 2019

The Open: Council approves £350,000 in funding to support golf event in Portrush

Iceland Foods Group, the UK’s leading frozen food retailer, is planning to expand its footprint with a new The Food Warehouse outlet in Coleraine subject to planning approval

Frozen food retailer 'excited' to open another new NI 'Food Warehouse' by 2026
‘We’re excited to announce plans for a new Coleraine Food Warehouse store in Northern Ireland, set to open in 2026’
Claire Cartmill

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

Plans for a 24-dwelling development at the former Mill Strand Integrated School and Nursery, Portrush, have been submitted to council. Pic: TODD/ Design and Access Statement

24-dwelling development proposed at former school site

Plans for 80 new homes in Coleraine were approved by Planning Committee members. (pic; Design Concept Statement)

80 new homes approved close to primary school

Tourism Northern Ireland has urged accommodation providers planning to rent out their properties for The Open this summer to get certified. Pictured is Aidan McPeake, director of Environmental Services at Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, David Roberts, director of Strategic Development at Tourism Northern Ireland and Andy McKeown, station commander at the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, launch Tourism NI’s accommodation certification campaign ahead of The Open in Portrush in July

Tourism NI urges accommodation providers to 'get certified' ahead of The Open

The North West 200 is worth over £20m to the local economy every year

NW200 support dwarfed by backing for major golf events, organisers claim

Alan Walls, general manager, The Bushmills Inn, Nikki Picken, sales and marketing manager, The Bushmills Inn and Fiona Watters, Environmental Resource Officer, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council

StaySmart boost for north coast inn

Mervyn Whyte with the Belfast Chauffeur Hire Event of the Year award after the North West 200 came out on top at the Irish Motorbike Awards.

Mervyn Whyte praises teamwork after NW200 named Event of Year

Plans for a gin distillery at Balnamore Mill were recently submitted to the council’s planning portal (pic: Studiorogers Ltd/ Design and Access Statement)

Gin distillery proposed for historic Co Antrim mill site

Councillor Darryl Wilson, in a photo he shared alongside his resignation message

UUP councillor who was passed over for MLA seat quits the party

Renovation plans for Bushmills Distillery’s courtyard were recently submitted to the council’s planning portal (pic; Turley/ Design and Access Statement)

Plans for tasting facility courtyard at Bushmills Distillery

The North West 200

North West 200 races set to clash with VE Day events in 2025

Pictured (L-R) are Ivan Ryan, Regional Managing Director, Lidl Northern Ireland; and Robert Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland. CREDIT LANYON GROUP

Causeway Coast and Glens produce on Lidl shelves

The Ulster History Circle is set to honour the legacy of celebrated golfer May Hezlet with a blue plaque at Royal Portrush Golf Club in 2025. The image cut from a newspaper of Miss May Hezlet, Royal Portrush, standing beside a trophy for golf. Captioned 'Ladies' Golf Champion, 1899. Irish Ladies' Champion, 1899'

NI to honour pioneering figure in women's golf with Royal Portrush Blue Plaque

Image shows the plans for Ballycastle Shared Space Project. CREDIT CCGBC

£26m investment for six projects Glens of Antrim

There will be a stakeholder consultation meeting on November 14 at 7pm in the Benone Hall within the Benone Holiday and Leisure Park Complex. Refreshments will be available on arrival. CREDIT CCGBC

Consultation on future of Benone

Crowds of road racing fans descended on Ballymoney on Saturday evening to celebrate Michael Dunlop following his record-breaking success at the Isle of Man TT

GALLERY: Road racing fans celebrate Michael Dunlop's record-breaking success

Michael Dunlop, the most successful rider ever in the history of the Isle of Man TT with 29 wins, celebrates with fans at a special homecoming event in Ballymoney on Saturday

TT legend Michael Dunlop honoured at special homecoming event in Ballymoney

Mosquito

Consultant entomologist talks about Ballykelly bites as locals deal with sores

Data reveals that the Causeway Coast and Glens Council area car parks bringing in the highest rate of fine are BOTH in Portrush. In 2022, 1,247 fines were issued at the East Strand car park in the resort. While 2023 saw Dunluce Avenue (PICTURED) in the town take over the top spot for the highest amount of fines being issued, a total of 1115. CREDIT NI WORLD

Parking fine hot spots both in Portrush

Mosquito

Biting insects that made life hell for families now studied by entomologist

A bug that bites

Town residents call for answers after scores getting bitten by bugs

Due to concerns regarding the structural integrity of the Antrim Arms building on Castle Street, Ballycastle, and in the interests of public safety, a section of Fairhill Street will be temporarily closed to traffic and pedestrians as a precautionary measure. Credit Google

Emergency road closure due to structural concerns of former historical NI hotel

Members approved plans for a new holiday park in Coleraine Wednesday’s Planning Committee meeting. Thumbnail Wheatsheaf Road Holiday Park. (pic; CC&G/ Planning Committee Report)

Coleraine holiday park approved despite 97 objections

The development at The Marine Hotel, Ballycastle by Belfast planning consultants O'Toole & Starkey includes 14 additional bedrooms, 10 self-catering studio apartments and a rooftop events space. The construction of these new bedrooms, self-catering units and rooftop events space will take 18 months. Credit: Planning Portal

North coast hotel gets planning yes for major refurbishment and expansion plans

Plans for new homes at a former Cushendun care home have been submitted to the council’s planning portal. Pic: Mark Todd Architects/Design and Access Statement

Development proposal for former nursing home site in Glens of Antrim

Pictured at the official unveiling of the revamped business unit in Greysteel are Columba Mailey, SG Construction, Ian McQuitty, Department for Communities, Garry Caldwell, Funding Support Officer, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, councillor Ciaran McQuillan, councillor Dermot Nicholl, Roland Gurney, business unit owner and Rhonda Williamson, Department for Communities

Derelict NI bike shop renovated into 'much-needed commercial rental space'

Lorcan McGonigle, who featured in the Summer Campaign by Council’s Destination Team, pictured enjoying the outdoor play facilities at Ballycastle Seafront. CREDIT CCG COUNCIL

Portrush's Lorcan stars in new tourism campaign

Northern Ireland's largest kitchen manufacturer Woodland Kitchens NI has submitted plans for new apartments to house 25 workers from the Philippines. Credit: Planning Portal

NI's largest kitchen maker submits plans for apartments for Filipino workers

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