Magherafelt

Coagh Pharmacy staff who are celebrating 30 years serving the local community.

In pictures: Coagh Pharmacy celebrates three decades serving community

Owner of Hunters Quest - Michaela with her husband Paul. Credit: Supplied

Hunters Quest is a new indoor play and learning centre in Magherafelt

Magherafelt construction firm Conway Group has reported another strong year of growth, with combined turnover reaching £51.3m and pre-tax profits rising to £11.9m for the year ended December 31, 2025

NI construction group reports £51.3m turnover as profits soar to £11.9m

Denise Johnston has said the pain never goes away

Grieving mum in plea over suicide ‘signs’

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) marked the beginning of construction on a new Fire Station in Cushendall with an official sod-cutting ceremony. Pictured are Joe Smyth, Department of Health, Brendan McAllister, NIFRS Watch Commander, Seamus and Sean Woulahan, Seaview Developments and Aidan Jennings, NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer

Magherafelt family-run construction firm starts new £1.8m NI fire station

Henry Brothers is celebrating 50 years of business, growing from a Magherafelt construction firm in into a leading UK-wide contractor. The Henry family pictured at Henry Brothers’ 50th anniversary event. Pictured are Jim Henry, chairman Emeritus and Ray Henry. Back row, from left: David Henry, chief executive officer, Julie McKeown, HR director, Nigel Henry, Hazel Young and Ian Henry MBE, CR director & Windell MD

'Ready to rise': NI construction firm marks half a century with UK expansion

Jackson Racing Ducati rider Paul Jordan

Paul Jordan 'sorry' after crash at Frohburg in Germany ends hopes of victory

Ben Boyd, Owner of Ben’s Ice Cream with Andrew Scott, Store Manager of JC Stewart | Supplied

Ben's Ice Cream hits shops for first time with launch of new 500ml tub range

Paul Jordan on the Jackson Racing Ducati Panigale V2 during qualifying at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Paul Jordan and Jackson Racing target European success at Frohburg in Germany

Former Northern Regional College student Rebecca Scott, from Magherafelt, is celebrating after graduating from Ulster University with First-Class Honours in Accountancy and securing a training contract with leading professional services firm RSM UK. Credit: Supplied

Former NRC student celebrates graduation and accountancy training contract

Paul Jordan was a Supersport race winner at Armoy on the Jackson Racing by Prosper 2 Ducati. (Photo by Rod Neill Pacemaker Press)

Paul Jordan reflects on successful Armoy Road Races with 'plenty to smile about'

Northern Ireland’s Aaron Donnelly. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland international makes loan move to Scottish Championship club

Paul Jordan on the Jackson Racing Ducati Panigale V2.

Paul Jordan secures Supersport pole position with record qualifying lap at Armoy

Northern Ireland based construction company Henry Brothers has opened a new office in Edinburgh, marking a significant commitment in strengthening its presence in Scotland and building on its highly successful UK-wide growth strategy

NI construction firm opens sixth UK office ahead of 50th anniversary

The start of the 'Race of Legends' at Armoy in 2025, which was won by Mike Browne (16). (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Scene set for Armoy Road Races as 'Race of Legends' tops bill

Oakleaf Commercial Manager Nigel McCarthy (centre) is pictured onsite at the new factory with colleagues John Desbourough and Darcie Whitehead. Credit: Ian Cooper Photography

NI construction firm branches ot with 'exciting new chapter'
Mid Ulster construction company Oakleaf Contracts has announced a significant expansion of its operations with the launch of a dedicated modular manufacturing division, specialising in the offsite production of fully fitted, custom-built bathroom pods.
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Pictured at Dunluce Castle are, from left, Gareth McAuley, Armoy Road Racing Club Chairman; Bill Kennedy MBE, AMRRC Director; William Munnis, Clerk of Course (seated); road racer, Marcus Simpson and Trevor Kane, title sponsor and owner of the Bayview Hotel.

Paul Jordan among guests as 2026 Armoy Road Races launched

Prices of both diesel and petrol have been dropping since their springtime spike (photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Cost of diesel now under 170p per litre as petrol and home heating oil also drop

he Ballymena restaurant is led by Franchisee Paddy Cusack, who also operates the McDonald's restaurants in Antrim, Larne and Magherafelt

McDonald's reopens NI restaurant following £1.1m investment and 20 new jobs

The old market yard in Rainey Street, Magherafelt, will host four Speciality Markets - the first on Saturday, May 30 | Google Maps

Big crowd expected for Magherafelt Speciality Market this weekend

Second-generation family members David Henry, Ian Henry and Julie McKeown sign the final structural beam of the new Magherafelt HQ building

NI family-run construction firm marks topping out milestone on new headquarters

Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers has been appointed to deliver a £10.3 million joint asset workshop and stores project at Darby House in Wellingborough, on behalf of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone

NI construction firm appointed to deliver £10.3m police and fire services hub

Magherafelt-based Bloc Blinds has marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the successful installation of a new 156kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system across its production and office facilities

NI blind manufacturer goes green with major on-site solar energy installation

Paul Jordan claimed pole in the Supersport class at the Cookstown 100 on the Jackson Racing by Prosper2 Ducati V2

Paul Jordan clinches Supersport pole on Ducati at Cookstown 100

Ian Henry and Shannon McGilligan from Henry Brothers with Katrina Hughes, Donor Engagement Lead at Dementia NI, as the company announces the charity as its official partner for its 50th anniversary year. Credit: Supplied

Magherafelt-based Henry Brothers selects Dementia NI as charity partner

Richard Wallace passed away after a tragic workplace accident. Photo: Funeral Times

Tributes to popular bandsman, 31, ahead of funeral service on Sunday

Bishop Harvey in front of Ballyscullion House 1770. Picture: Bernie Brown

Construction of Ballyscullion House now completed (1851)
During this week in March 1851 the News Letter published an interesting article relating to the construction of Ballycscullion House at Bellaghy, Magherafelt, Co Londonderry.
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Layla Douglas death notice

Layla Douglas: LATEST funeral details for 'a beautiful girl inside and out'

The detached family home is located in the highly sought after development of Foxfield Park.

Four bedroom family home in Magherafelt

Magherafelt’s Fionn McLaughlin has won the British F4 title. (Photo: Red Bull Content Pool)

Fionn McLaughlin 'speechless' after British F4 Championship success

Closed Road sign indicating no entry or through road

Busy Mid-Ulster road closed after one vehicle road traffic collision

Highly respected Magherafelt businessman Seamus Higgins | Family photo

Tributes paid after passing of popular South Derry businessman

All commercial spaces are now occupied by local businesses including Jude Law Boutique, Filtered Coffee Shop, Chloe Shields Hair Studio, and Form Pilates and Yoga Studio

NI construction firm's redevelopment marks 100% occupancy rate in their hometown

Henry Brothers has once again been recognised for its outstanding commitment to health and safety

Ninth consecutive ROSPA Gold award for Henry Brothers

A wave of pride is sweeping through Magherafelt as local man Jonathan Anderson has been appointed the new creative director of the iconic fashion house Dior

'We’re over the moon': Mum joins town's pride as NI designer takes helm at Dior

Presbytery tours for a moderator are always a busy time, and during his week in Mid-Ulster, Dr Murray either preached in, or visited 12 of the presbytery’s 33 congregations

Moderator finds ‘healthy’ church during visit

ROY STEWART AND PAUL BROWNE AT CRAWFORDS MAGERA

Best friends carry out charity collection for Chest Heart & Stroke

Letters to editor

Letter: Unionist parties should agree to boycott protocol vote

One of Northern Ireland’s premiere nightclub venues – Secrets Magherafelt – will celebrate it’s 10-year anniversary this weekend

Old pictures: Pioneering NI nightclub celebrates 10th anniversary

Mike Browne (16, Aprilia), Paul Jordan (22, Kawasaki) and Jamie Coward (36, Kawasaki) lead the Supertwin pack off the start line in the opening race at the Armoy Road Races. Picture: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker

Supertwin victory for Jamie Coward at Armoy

Ronan Hawthorne, 37, who died after jumping into a quarry near Magherafelt in hot weather on Sunday May 19 2024

Sister of man who died after jumping into quarry water warns of risks

Dr John (Jack) Desmond Keatley. Credit: Garvins Funeral Service

Tributes to a ‘stalwart of the Magherafelt business sector’ Dr Jack Keatley

Magherafelt's Henry Brothers received the prestigious accolade for its work on SportPark Pavilion 4, built for Loughborough University

NI construction firm scoops international award for environmental best practice

Tributes pour in for Sinead Norton, founder of Mums at Work

WiB director pays tribute to Sinead Norton - ‘one incredible lady’

The Old M.A.D May Day Fair. 1980s

The Roamer: Poems stories and reflections of life in a small market town

4 Brough Road, Castledawson, Magherafelt is currently on sale with offers over £249,950.

Magherafelt property: deceptively spacious home offers modern open plan living

4 Regency Drive, Magherafelt is an attractively presented semi-detached house.

Beautifully presented Magherafelt home with south-facing garden and patio

A treacherous road some months ago

Some roads salted overnight due to a 'risk of icy conditions'

Joe Dorman

Joe Dorman was 'a big fella with a big heart', mourners told at funeral

Pictured with Mentee Donna Breen are mentors Aisling Bremner, founder of Aisling Bremner Marketing, Tanya McGeehan, managing director of MCG Investments and qualified teacher and trained actor, Lisa Duffy. The fourth mentor, Roisin Deery (not pictured), has extensive experience in Management Consultancy and is based in Dubai

Four NI sisters create female mentorship programme in memory of their father

The spacious living room has a eature fireplace, carpet flooring and cornicing.

Enjoy open plan living in this beautifully modernised four-bedroom bungalow

Road closed

NI road remains closed after serious collision last night

Letter to the editor

Political party deserves chance to prove its worth

8 Cedar Avenue, Magherafelt

Magherafelt property: delightful family home in exclusive cul-de-sac

Meadowlane Shopping Centre

Major investment at Magherafelt’s Meadowlane Shopping Centre

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