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Portstewart hair salon Madame Margo is celebrating 60 years in business.

Memories of 60 years in business for Portstewart hair salon Madame Margo

Bob & Berts operates coffee shops across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England and is now looking ahead to its next phase of growth, with plans to further expand its presence across the UK

NI coffee shop sees profits rise to £1.3m following business transformation

An image of some of the algae on the north coast

Algae turns north coast beaches green

Cochranes Footwear, on Portstewart Promenade, announced the closure on this morning (Tuesday), describing it as a “difficult decision” and thanking the local community for its continued support

'Difficult decision': Portstewart shop closure sparks wave of customer tributes

Police are appealing for information after the body of a man s found near Portstewart

Unidentified body found on rocks near Portstewart

Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows (left) pictured with East Londonderry candidate Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry

The application was for 75 The Promenade, Portstewart.

Change from Portstewart Prom residence into commercial unit approved by Council

Slabz has revealed the location on social meida of its new Portrush shop after securing the keys to the former Ocean Deli premises

'Let’s be having ya': North coast sandwich chain reveals site for fifth location

Detective Constable David Reginald 'Reggie' Reeves.

'My brother was a hero': Portstewart man's family awarded Elizabeth Emblem

Ashleigh McGrugan, from Doagh, pictured with Action Cancer’s Mark Irwin-Watson

One woman’s cancer journey inspires a community to give big

Portstewart technology company ViveoAI is developing AI receptionists for dental practices and has encountered an unexpected challenge as its systems handle real patient calls across Ireland - the Cork accent

NI tech firm developing AI receptionists finds regional accent its toughest test

Plans for student accommodation have been approved.

Planning permission for student accommodation granted

Tommy Canning has been appointed as the new manager of Strabane Athletic

Tommy Canning named as the new manager of second-tier side

Mo Mahon has stepped down as Strabane Athletic manager. (Photo by Strabane Athletic)

Irish League manager steps down to focus on 'health and family'

Gregg Shannon (left) welcomes Owen Grainger to Portstewart. (Photo by Portstewart FC)

Third-tier club confirm arrival of former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper

Tributes have been pouring in from across Portstewart and further afield following the death of much-loved GP Dr James Bernard Harley

‘Wonderful man’: Tributes pour in for much-loved Portstewart GP
Generations of patients have remembered the long-serving doctor for his kindness, compassion and dedication to the community
Claire Cartmill

Former Chelsea and Linfield footballer Russell Kelly reflects on his journey from professional sport to entrepreneurship, and why North Coast NI is about much more than just clothing

Former Chelsea and Linfield footballer’s new goal...putting NI on the world map

The Harbour area in particular has become a hotspot for coffee, with Born & Bread, Northshore Coffee & Brunch and Ebb all located within a short walk of the proposed Kaldi Coffeeni site

‘Just what we need’: 14th coffee shop set to open on NI seaside prom

Emma Morwood, the Carrickfergus-born soprano currently competing in the BBC One sewing competition, paid a surprise visit to Mullan's Fashions in Portstewart. Credit Facebook

'Delighted': BBC Sewing Bee star makes surprise visit to NI seaside fashion shop

Portadown have beaten Glenavon, Kilmarnock and Chicago City en-route to the last four

Portadown reach semi-final at SuperCupNI after comeback win in Portstewart

Portstewart is getting ready for the return of the spectacular Red Sails Festival, which runs from Sunday 19 July, finishing with a fireworks spectacular on Saturday 25 July.

Red Sails Festival all set for Portstewart with packed programme

Oran Kearney (left) has welcomed John Gregg as first-team coach at Ballymena United. (Photo: Ballymena United FC)

Former player returns to join the backroom staff at Ballymena United

Irish League fans will be gearing up over the next few weeks for another Premiership season by watching club pre-season friendlies. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Full guide to Premiership clubs' Irish League pre-season friendly fixtures

Portstewart manager David McDaid welcomes Alex Gawne to the club. (Photo by Portstewart FC)

David McDaid believes former Coleraine winger 'perfect fit' for Portstewart

Northern Ireland's Patrick Kelly. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP via Getty Images)

Patrick Kelly: My first Northern Ireland goal means everything

Strabane Athletic enjoyed a dream Irish Cup showdown with Glentoran last season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

The Irish League club formed in 2010 ready for 'massive step up'

David McDaid worked under John Gregg at Portstewart. (Photo by INPHO/Presseye/Declan Roughan)

Striker ready for first managerial job after working with experienced coach
David McDaid feels “so lucky” to have had an opportunity to work alongside experienced Irish League coach John Gregg at the start of his own journey – and feels their time together at Portstewart has set him up perfectly for a first managerial job with the Seahawks.
Johnny Morton

The application is for 4-6 Harbour Road, Portstewart and 3a-3g The Promenade, Portstewart. CREDIT GOOGLE MAPS

Plans for 31-apartment development in Portstewart

David McDaid (right) and Niall Quinn during their interim spell at Glenavon. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

The Irish League interim spell which 'really lit a fire' for new manager

Plans for a renovation and extension of Cromore Gate House have been approved by Causeway Coast & Glens Council. Credit Design and Access Statement

Renovation plans for Cromore Gate House approved

Initial road and access infrastructure works get underway on Merrow Hotel & Spa in Portstewart

Initial work starts on £20m luxury 119-bed hotel and spa resort in Portstewart

David McDaid has been appointed Portstewart manager. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

Irish League striker backed to bring 'ambition and leadership' in manager role

Sunny skies in Portrush for Saturday's NW 200 action

GALLERY: Sunshine but cold conditions for riders and spectators at NW200

Motorbike enthusiasts are getting ready for this year's instalment of the North-West 200

Explainer: Everything you need to know ahead of this week's NW200

Larkhill Service Station, Portstewart and Stewartstown Supermarket, Dungannon have officially changed ownership, bringing both sites into the wider network of the Mallusk-based Henderson Group. Pictured is the Larkhill Service Station handover. Credit Facebook

Bittersweet goodbye as two long-standing NI community stores change ownership

The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 takes place from May 6-9. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

2026 North West 200 practice, race schedule and road closing times

Rob going through treatment for Stage 4 testicular cancer. CREDIT CANCER FOCUS NI

“I thought I was invincible”: North coast dad takes on cancer charity challenge

Rob with his wife Danielle and sons Alfie, Rueben, Jacob, Carter and Cooper

Beating the odds, one summit at a time: Rob’s mission to help cancer patients

The hearse carrying the remains of the Very Rev RSJ Houston McKelvey OBE QVRM TD, former dean of Belfast, in Portstewart after leaving Agherton Parish church, where his funeral service was held on March 25 2026. Pic: Ben Lowry

Houston McKelvey's funeral hears he was ‘a bit of a legend and unique’

NI seaside eatery says goodbye after 28 years service - 'We are truly saddened'

Portstewart promenade is about to get a fresh caffeine fix as Northshore Coffee & Brunch prepares to open its doors this week

New look, new name, same stunning view: New coffee shop brewing on north coast

Gerardette Mullan pictured in the Portstewart shop with her mum Eileen and sister Sue (left) in 2017

From scrubs to style: NI seaside shop owner marks 50 years of fashion and family

North coast iconic bar unveils new nightclub in time for the NW200 festivities

Alan Dempsey is the new Executive Chairman at Portstewart. (Photo by Portstewart FC)

Latest Irish League investor 'has been a breath of fresh air'

Former Portstewart manager Johnny Law with his son Glenn, who he managed from youth player into the senior ranks. (Photo from Portstewart FC socials)

What is it like to manage your son in the Irish League? Three dads give insight

Johnny Law has resigned from his position as Portstewart manager. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Matt Mackey

Irish League side accept resignation of long-serving manager

An animal welfare charity has place two adverts challenging visitors to Portstewart to agree that the traditional fish supper has ‘had its chips’!

Chippy responses after vegan advert tells NI visitors fish has 'had its chips'

One of the north coast’s most popular restaurants, Amici Ristorante Portstewart is celebrating 10 in business. Credit: Facebook Amici

Popular north coast restaurant celebrates a decade in business

Sir George Stuart White, who was born in Portstewart in 1835, finished his lengthy and distinguished military career as a field marshal

Distinguished military career was sealed by award of Victoria Cross

Newington striker Zach Barr has started the Championship season by scoring four goals in three games. PIC: Newington FC

Hard work paying off for current Championship top-scorer with dream start

Newington have signed striker Zach Barr from Ballymacash Rangers ahead of the new Championship season. PIC: Newington FC

Striker feels Championship return has came at right time after joining Newington

1 Agherton Close, Portstewart, BT55 7GR: four bed detached house. Offers over £449,500. Credit: Armstrong Gordon Portstewart

One-off opportunity to acquire a fabulous family home in Portstewart

Plans for the proposed Merrow Hotel & Spa development on the Ballyreagh Road, Portstewart are continuing to move forward, according to the company behind the project. Given it’s location on the North West 200 start finish line, it is fitting that the Merrow Hotel & Spa will become the new home for the NW200 team, and will also offer exhibition space for the world famous road race. Computer generated aerial view of the proposed Merrow Hotel & Spa

Developer reaffirms commitment to Merrow Hotel & Spa project in Portstewart

Arborist frontman Mark McCambridge

Critically acclaimed musical act Arborist to perform at Flowerfield Arts

From left Zymplify Chief Marketing Officer Debbie Rymer, Zymplify Chief Executive Michael Carlin and Lead Onion CEO Michael Green

Northern Ireland software marketing automation experts Zymplify have launched Lead Onion, a specialist platform supporting B2B sales teams to find and reach real time prospects who have shown intention to buy in their digital behaviours.

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Zymplify launch intent data platform Lead Onion

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