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Co Tyrone manufacturer AG has strengthened its relationship with one of the UK and Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering companies after securing a new strategic supply agreement naming it a preferred supplier until the end of 2028. Pictured is Rodney Davidson, sales director, Ireland, AG and Gordon Morrow, head of strategic supply agreements and procurement, Graham at their head office in Hillsborough

Co Tyrone manufacturer secures major deal with NI construction firm until 2028

Orange Order's Portadown District Master Nigel Dawson (left), Jamie Bryson, legal representative for Portadown District Lodge 101 (centre), Alastair Power, the deputy district master of the Portadown District of the Orange Order (right), with two other elders (names not given) arriving at Hillsborough Castle for a meeting with the Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, on Tuesday

Northern Ireland Secretary to return to Hillsborough for Drumcree talks

British soldiers survey damage in the aftermath of an IRA car bomb in Belfast on April 14, 1972 (photo by Alex Bowie/Getty Images)

PM says I will take ‘Hillsborough approach’ to dealing with legacy

Robert has been inspired to take on the Belfast Half Marathon by his wife, Iris

78-year-old ready for latest 13.1 mile feat to raise funds for heart charity

Mark McLernon (left) joins overall winner Karl Robin Rillo and Jordi Gieler on the podium in Latvia. (Photo by Kenny Gardiner)

Latvia boost for Hillsborough's Mark McLernon in World Championship run

Dr Stanley McDowell, AFBI CEO, speaking at the committee hearing

MLAs are told animal welfare found to be 'high' at AFBI farm since allegations

Julie Ellison with her husband Peter Lonton and daughters Zoe, Sophie and Amy is hoping to raise £2,000 for Action Cancer by hosting a Summer Solstice BBQ on Saturday

Fire up the BBQ, help save a life urges inspiring mum

Hillsborough's Mark McLernon still fourth overall in the Quadcross World Championship after Canada Heights. (Photo by Elsa Meulenbrok Photography)

World pain as Mark McLernon ‘just couldn’t keep it going’

Plans for the development of 17-19 Main Street, Hillsborough have been rejected due to concerns for the wall at Hillsborough Castle. Pic credit: LDRS

Plans for house development refused due to concerns for Hillsborough Castle wall

The King and Queen attended a Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle t meeting community heroes from across Northern Ireland.

Gallery: King and Queen host Hillsborough garden party

Her Majesty meets members of the Hillsborough Fort Guard on the streets of the Co Down village. Photo: William Cherry/Presseye

Hillsborough Fort Guard bring dash of military style to Queen Camilla's visit

King Charles III meets well-wishers during a visit to the Newcastle Community Cinema, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland. Founded in 2008 by a group of passionate local film enthusiasts, the cinema has evolved into a lively hub for community activities, sports groups and live entertainment.

Royal visit day 2 gallery: King and Queen attend separate events

Mark McLernon (919) blasts away from the start over round three of the Quadcross World Championship in Germany. (Photo by QUAD X)

Mark McLernon's 'we can make it better' world bike ambition

Hillsborough's Mark McLernon on show at the British Quadcross Championship. (Photo Ilsa Meulenbrok Photography)

Century win chase for Hillsborough's Mark McLernon

Mark McLernon made a brilliant start to his Quadcross World Championship in France

Mark McLernon makes impressive start to Quadcross World Championship campaign

Hillsborough contractor Graham has expanded its footprint in Ireland and opened a new Dublin office

Major Dublin push for NI contractor with £340k office investment and jobs boost
Hillsborough-based contractor Graham has invested over €400,000 in a new Dublin office at Northwood Business Park, boosting its civil engineering operations and supporting project delivery across Ireland
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Martin Downey, beef farmer from Dromore, rode his bike at the head of a slow-moving convoy of tractors and trucks as it passed along the A1 in Co Down, during a protest against rising fuel prices

Farmer cycled to protest because he ‘can’t afford to put diesel in tractors’

The tractor convoy at walking speed on the A1 heading north at Hillsborough, creating a massive tailback.

Tractors brings traffic to virtual standstill between Hillsborough and Lisburn

A CGI image of the planned Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge in Belfast, which has put on hold by Stormont's Department for Infrastructure pending the outcome of a legal case involving an unrelated road.

DfI branded 'unaccountable and highly dysfunctional' as A5 row drags on

Hillsborough interior designer Robyn Rycroft, helps to transform empty spaces and get them ready for the market. Pic credit: Robyn Rycroft

Interior designer helps to elevate empty spaces into homes that sell

Hillsborough's Dan Harper won the iconic 24 Hours of Daytona with BMW (Photo: BMW M Motorsport)

Hillsborough's Dan Harper savours win at the famous 24 Hours of Daytona with BMW

Diane Dodds MLA has hit out at yet more delays to a £130m improvement scheme for the A1 dual carriageway from Hillsborough to Loughbrickland.

Brakes put on delayed £130m road scheme yet again due to Stormont court appeal

Mike Ashley

Ashley can bring good times back to Hillsborough

Councillor Jamie Harpur, Vice-Chair of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Regeneration and Growth Committee (centre) with (L to R) Carolyn Hamill, The Woofternoon Tea Company; Rosie McNeill, Rosie McNeill Cakes and Hollie Hutchison, Proper Sourdough Co. at the launch of 2025’s Dundonald Christmas Market.

The Countdown is on to Dundonald Christmas Market – this Thursday 4th December

Northern Ireland construction company Graham has been awarded a contract worth over £142million by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Images: Crown Copyright

NI construction firm secures major £142m MOD Army infrastructure contract

Northern Ireland’s Graham Asset Management has completed the delivery of a purpose-built ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) unit at Belfast Metropolitan College’s Millfield Campus

NI asset management firm delivers new £365K ESOL facility for Belfast Met

Henry Cooke’s statue in College Square in central Belfast

Hillsborough demonstration in 1834 that foretold the future shape of unionism
The statue of Henry Cooke in College Square in the centre of Belfast, erected in 1875, is a reminder of the significant role he played in the religious and public history of Ireland in the 19th century.
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Hillsborough’s Graham Interior Fit-Out has successfully delivered a two-phase refurbishment project valued at £1.6 million for a global technology company at City Quays 2, Belfast

NI fit-out firm delivers £1.6m office transformation for global tech giant

Graham Group has been officially awarded the CIPS Procurement Excellence Standard, a globally recognised benchmark for procurement and supply chain excellence

NI construction firm among 'elite' after securing global procurement excellence

Historic Royal Palaces has announced the appointment of Caroline Walker as the new Head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, effective January 2026

Portadown mum appointed new head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council recently wrote a formal letter to Royal Hillsborough Protestant Boys warning them that their Lambeg drum is creating "a noise nuisance". The band does not have a Lambeg drum.

Band appeals for sightings of ‘Ghost Lambeg drum’ after council warning

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council recently wrote a formal letter to Royal Hillsborough Protestant Boys warning them that their Lambeg drum is creating "a noise nuisance". The band does not have a Lambeg drum.

Band appeals for sightings of ‘Ghost Lambeg drum’ after council warning

I now have company for my weekly Parkrun

Jonny McCambridge: That's my boy - son joins my weekly Parkruns

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Paul Moore of McCann Moore Architects on revolutionising residential architectur...

Professor Frank Pantridge's lifelong interest in heart disease was sparked by his experiences as a prisoner of war

Pantridge had no time for politicians … except for Truman

Raymond Gleug's wine of the week is "an approachable" Malbec

Wines to ease the pain of returning to work

33 Culcavy Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6JD

Have a look around this superb lake front home in one of NI's most wanted spots

NI’s boldest alcohol brand gears up for retail growth with big distribution deal

Co Down woman Aine Lavery of Hillsborough-based Skin Future

Co Down woman on her holistic approach to skincare

Suki Tea founding directors Annie Irwin and Oscar Woolley have created a unique blend for the Royal Hillsborough Castle

Suki Tea unveils exclusive tea blend created with Hillsborough Castle

Martina Collins, right, is pictured alongside her business partner, Gemma Mellan

Leading dental and aesthetics clinic records tenfold increase in staff

Morning View

Editorial: Weak London lets hypocritical Dublin scold it on legacy

Both lanes of the A1 southbound carriageway are currently closed between Hillsborough and Dromore following a two vehicle road traffic collision. (Photo: Google Maps)

Both lanes of A1 southbound carriageway currently closed due to collision

Shea Charles who has returned to Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the remainder of the season only a week after Southampton recalled him from Hillsborough

NI international Shea Charles re-joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan

Skin Future, the multi-award-winning clinic founded by expert facialist and nutritionist, Áine Lavery (pictured), is transforming the skincare landscape with a £100K investment to bridge the gap between medical science and skincare

NI skincare clinic invests £100k and introduces new prestigious French brand

Popular dog-friendly Northern Ireland café Joxer has announced the closure of its Bangor premises

Hundreds gutted as beloved dog-friendly café to close one of its three NI sites

George Lucas has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). (Photo by Sport NI)

MBE: George Lucas 'a firm believer in the power of sport to change lives'

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Move to close potentially-deadly gap junctions on A1 hailed

Graham awarded contract for new iREACH Health clinical research innovation centre. Pictured is Orla Carew, Queen’s BRCD estates programme manager, Kevin McNaull, director at Turner and Townsend, David Quinn, executive director of the Belfast Region City Deal at Queen’s, Cormac Maguire, iREACH Health estates manager, Gary Holmes, regional managing director, Graham Building North and professor Judy Bradley, director of iREACH Health

NI firm awarded £39m contract for Belfast clinical research innovation centre

Andrew Bill, Graham Group chief executive officer is delighted with the top spot

NI construction firm tops the 2024 Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index

Graham has been appointed to the London Construction Programme (LCP) Major Works Housing Framework under Sub-Lot 1.3 (New Build: £20m+). Pictured is Rob Joyce, regional development director at Graham

NI construction firm secures spot on £3billion LCP Major Works Housing Framework

Hillsborough’s Mark McLernon completed a brilliant maiden season in the European Quadcross Championship with third. (Photo by McLernon Racing)

Mark McLernon 'just brought it home' for European third in Italy

John and Karin Finlay and advanced practice palliative care dietitian Tracy Haylett in their Hillsborough home

Palliative Care Week: Co Down family full of praise for Trust's team

Kenny Millen (LRFC), Michael Keating, Captain, Gareth Gardiner (The Plough) and Michael Knowles

The Plough cuts new deal with Lisburn Rugby

Ploughing a new rugby furrow…pictured at the launch of The Plough’s (Hillsborough) new shirt sponsorship deal with Lisburn Rugby Football Club (LRFC) are (left to right): Kenny Millen (Chair, LRFC), Michael Keating, Captain First XV LRFC, Gareth Gardiner (The Plough) and Michael Knowles, Dir of Rugby, LRFC.

Plough Inn announces shirt sponsorship deal with Lisburn Rugby Football Club

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