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Northern Trust Healthcare Assistant Eleanor Coulter, who is celebrating an extraordinary career milestone after five decades in the health service, pictured with Philip Dawson, Manager at the Roddens Residential Home in Ballymoney.

Praise for remarkable 50 years of service to the health service by Eleanor

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins pictured with Marc McGerty, Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership Manager.

Labour Market Partnership to host free business breakfast

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

UUP Strangford Assembly candidate Cllr Richard Smart with party leader Jon Burrows.

Ulster Unionist Party unveils candidate it hopes will replace Mike Nesbitt

An unmissable celebration of food, drink and local produce is coming to the Causeway Coast and Glens this autumn, with ‘A Giant Taste of the Causeway Coast and Glens’ set to showcase the exceptional culinary talent and produce found across the region.

‘A Giant Taste of the Causeway Coast and Glens’ coming in October

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council offices.

Councillors say they are shocked by dog cruelty case

Thousands enjoyed the traditional street market at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle on Monday 24 August, 2026. Pic: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Ould Lammas Fair 2026 ‘drew on success of All-Ireland Fleadh’ in Belfast

Gary Hegarty is the founder of Mindful Gardens in Dungiven, which designs bespoke outdoor spaces for domestic and commercial clients, with a particular specialism in sensory and wellbeing gardens

From pixels to plants: NI designer grows thriving garden business

Lisburn and Castlereagh Mayor Brian Higginson

DUP Mayor throws himself into charity effort with a fundraising skydive

Live music from the main stage at last year's Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle.

Mayor welcomes everyone to ‘soak up’ the 2026 Ould Lammas Fair

Work on the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre has moved into its next phase, with the £16.4million development now progressing through its internal fit-out

NI contractor begins fit-out as £16.4m seaside leisure centre gathers pace

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins with Erin Ferguson, her parents, Paul and Stacey Ferguson, grandmother Mary Booth and aunt Petra Booth McKane.

Coleraine woman Erin's 'Red Line' campaign praised by Mayor

DUP Alderman Stephen McIlveen

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

Burkes of Cornascriebe submits plans for new tractor showroom and facilities

South Antrim MP Robin Swann.

UUP MP questions Andy Burnham's summer without scrutiny
What the new Labour leader Andy Burnham will do when he takes over as Prime Minister on Monday is unclear, the Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has said.
David Thompson

Thompson Aero Seating engineers Jacky, Natalia and Gemma. Picture: TAS.

Thompson Aero Seating celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

Labour party candidate Andy Burnham at Ashton Town FC in Ashton-in-Makerfield, after winning the Makerfield by-election which was triggered by the resignation of Josh Simons. Picture date: Friday June 19, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Defiant Starmer says he ‘won't walk away’ following Burnham win

The Mayor has welcomed new business development in Ballymena. Photo (stock image): Google

Seven news businesses since start of 2026 is really encouraging, says new mayor

Atkinsons Royal Irish Poplin, based in Newtownabbey, has marked more than two centuries as a Bank of Ireland customer, with records tracing the partnership back to 1826. Niall Devlin, head of business banking NI, Bank of Ireland presents Michael Nicholson, managing director, Fiona Nicholson, production manager, and Peter Nicholson, chair, Atkinsons Royal Irish Poplin with an award

From Queen Victoria to JFK: NI textile maker marks a 200-year banking milestone

South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl, Elon Musk, and new Belfast Lord Mayor Rois-Maire Donnelly

Alliance MLA condemns Elon Musk for his traitor comment about SF mayor

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan unveiling the world's first hydrogen double-decker bus before opening the International Zero Emission Bus Conference and Summit at City Hall. Mr Khan declared that the capital is "leading the charge in sustainable transport" after its 3,000th zero-emission bus was unveiled. Photo credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

NI manufacturer celebrates role in London’s 3,000th zero-emission bus milestone

Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

Health Minister says disorder is a ‘stain’ on Northern Ireland’s reputation

Northern Ireland construction firm Northstone is set to begin work on the next phase of a £2 million rural regeneration programme in Gilford this summer

NI construction firm wins £2m Gilford regeneration contract

People during an anti-racism rally outside Belfast City Hall in Belfast. (Photo by Peter Morrison/PA Wire)

Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast after week of disorder

People during a community solidarity rally at the International Wall in Belfast

Anti-racism demonstrators gather in Belfast after days of unrest

Council works clearing debris on Newtownards Road in east Belfast after violence erupted on Tuesday night on the streets following a stabbing attack in the Kinnaird Avenue residential area close to the busy Antrim Road in the city, leaving the victim with serious eye, face and back wounds

Disorder ‘orchestrated by loyalist and far-right thugs’, McDonald says
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has condemned “racist intimidation and violence” in Northern Ireland on Tuesday night which she said was “orchestrated by loyalist and far-right thugs”.
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Lexie Heatrick exhibited the Simmental Champion Ballinlare Farm Ritz at Lurgan Show. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Lurgan Show packed with livestock excellence and community spirit

Sammy Bannister (left) and Raymond McCullough were among eight NI sailors onboard HMS Amethyst in 1949 when it was captured by communist forces

Ulster military men who were swept up in Chinese civil war are honoured

A hugely collaborative event, the parade brought together artistry, music and colour in a spectacular celebration of community spirit

GALLERY: Mayor's carnival parade and family fun day is held in Lisburn

...and the part of the memorial with the list of the names of the dead

First glimpses of Belfast's Blitz memorial as 85th anniversary approaches

Ballymena manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a major new order from Greater Manchester for 55 additional electric buses, in a deal worth £66 million that provides a significant boost to Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector. Pictured is Andy Burnham with John McLeister from Wrightbus and Christian Reynolds, Wrightbus managing director. Credit TFGM

Wrightbus lands £66m Manchester bus order as Andy Burnham visits Co Antrim

Chris McCracken (LQ BID and departing Chair of Purple Flag Steering Group), Micky Murray (SOS Bus NI and incoming Chair of Purple Flag Steering Group) and Michael Stewart (Belfast City Centre Night Czar)

Belfast celebrates thriving night-time economy as purple flag status renewed for...

Pictured (L-R) is Alpha Housing Chief Executive Cameron Watt, the Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Alderman Amanda Grehan, Sheila Davidson of Fraser Homes Ltd, and Alpha Housing tenant Angela.

£3.2million investment delivers 12 new HAPPI homes in Northern Ireland

Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tracy Kelly and Kieran Donoghue CEO Invest NI (second) with Stevie Gallagher CTO, Brian Moloney CEO & Jonathan Lavercombe COO from StormHarvester

StormHarvester launches new Belfast headquarters opened by Lord Mayor of Belfas...

Album covers embedded into flooring forms part of the redesign at Level One in The Bentley Bar as the venue reopens following a major refurbishment, transforming the upstairs space into a fully equipped rock themed live music venue in the heart of Londonderry. Credit: Aodhan Roberts.

First look: Bold new refurbishment at NI bar creates ultimate music venue

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, at the ceremonial sod cutting for the WWII Trainer Dome in Aghanloo, joined by local partners and community representatives. Photo courtesy of Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust.

Sod cutting on £1m work on WWII Trainer Dome in Aghanloo

PJ McAvoy. Photo: Alan McMullan

‘Warmth, integrity and passion’: Tributes to former NI mayor and business figure

Cllr Ruairí McHugh, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council; Damian Murray, Build Director, GEDA; and Denise Quinn, Senior Head of Development, Radius Housing; pictured at Radius Housing’s new Daisyfield Court development.

Radius Housing marks completion of new 40-home development on Letterkenny Road, ...

Staff and pupils from Long Tower Primary School led by Principal Mrs Claire Doherty gather to celebrate

New £8.25m 40-home development targets 'acute housing need' in NI

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has apologised over his claims immigrants had "colonised" the UK, saying in a statement: "I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe." Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming migrants have ‘colonised’ the UK

Homecare provider Visiting Angels Northern Ireland has formally launched its operations in Belfast, outlining plans to create more than 200 jobs and establish five additional offices over the coming years. Pictured is Lord Mayor councillor Tracy Kelly, Abigail Duffy, Stephen Garrett, Dan Archer, Megan Stancill, Zara Forsyth, Parvesh Ghalawat and Upender Singh

NI home care services firm to add 200 jobs and five new local offices

A long-derelict site in Cullybackey has been transformed into 24 modern, accessible homes, supporting older people, those with disabilities, and the wider community

Scrubland to homes for all: First tenants move into £4.4m NI development

Former Lord Mayor of Belfast Micky Murray has taken on a new leadership role as chief executive officer of SOS Bus, marking a significant transition from public office to the voluntary sector

'Leadership is a journey': Former Belfast Lord Mayor appointed welfare bus boss

Pictured at the Momentum One Zero construction site are: Stephen McCabe, executive director at Momentum One Zero, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, The Economy Minister in Northern Ireland, Paul Murnaghan, director, Devolved Nations, BT Business at BT and Chair of the Momentum One Zero Industry Advisory Board, Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice Chancellor Queen's University Belfast and Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly.

Construction begins on Belfast's new business innovation centre

Belfast Lord Mayor attends Your Roots Are Showing Grand Ole Opry 100 panel at the ICC.

Belfast Lord Mayor attends Your Roots Are Showing Grand Ole Opry 100 panel

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said that Grok is not 'any more of a troublesome platform than other examples of AI'

Gavin Robinson claims he ‘hasn’t tweeted’ since 2017 despite active X account

A woman takes part in the annual Christmas Eve swim at Helen’s Bay, Co. Down, in aid of local charities

Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

People running into the water at Helen's Bay, Co Down to take part in the annual Christmas Eve swim in aid of local charities

GALLERY: Hundreds of people make a splash for two worthy causes

Winnie Jess from Seymour Hill was joined by family and friends, as well as Mayor Alderman Amanda Grehan and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to celebrate her 107th birthday. Pic credit: Contributed by Emma Little-Pengelly

Special guests join Seymour Hill legend to wish her a happy 107th birthday

DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Gareth Wilson who has been selected by the Party to replace Newry & Armagh MLA William Irwin who will step down during the Christmas recess

Gareth Wilson selected to be DUP's new MLA for Newry and Armagh

Nick Griggs helps Special Olympics Ulster launch their Summer Games team

Lord Mayor and Tyrone Athletics Star Honour Special Olympics Delegation at Ulste...

Dean Stephen Forde, Belfast’s Black Santa, will begin his annual sit-out on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral on December 15

Date set for the launch of this year's Belfast Black Santa sit-out

Father Christmas helping to launch Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Christmas Toy Scheme

Council Supports those in Need this Christmas

A proposal to rename a park in Dublin named after an Israeli president is not “legally sound”, the city council has heard.

Proposal to rename Herzog Park in Dublin 'not legally sound’

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