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Apr 05
Man (20) Dies Following Crash in Co Antrim

Man (20) Dies Following Crash in Co Antrim A 20-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash involving a grey BMW in Dervock, Co Antrim, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses. A 20-Year-Old Man Dies in Co Antrim Crash A 20-year-old man has tragically died following a road traffic […]

Apr 02
Over 450 Pupils Take Part in BeeSafe 2026 Safety Event in Irvinestown

Over 450 Pupils Take Part in BeeSafe 2026 Safety Event in Irvinestown More than 450 Primary 7 pupils from across the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area took part in BeeSafe 2026 at the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. The event helped children prepare for secondary school through practical safety sessions led by Translink, PSNI, Northern […]

Apr 02
Made of Northern Ireland: Titanic-Sized Drone Display Set to Light Up the Sky

The RMS Titanic is recreated using drones to mark the start of the BBC’s Made Of Here marketing campaign in Northern Ireland. The drone display is inspired by the four-part series Titanic Sinks Tonight, which we made in Belfast. Made of Northern Ireland: Titanic-Sized Drone Display Set to Light Up the Sky @bbc 114 years […]

Apr 01
NASA’s Artemis II Live Mission Coverage

NASA Artemis II Live Mission Coverage – Watch History in the Making NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a major step toward returning humans to the Moon. The mission will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years — and you can watch it live right here. A New Era of […]

Apr 01
Belfast woman sentenced after dog attack on a person

Belfast woman sentenced after dog attack on a person A Belfast woman has been given a suspended prison sentence after three dogs she owned attacked a person in the city. The incident left the victim with injuries to their arms and legs, and the court also ordered compensation and costs to be paid. Belfast woman […]

Mar 31
Greenisland Play Park Reopens After Major Refurbishment

Greenisland Play Park Reopens After Major Refurbishment Greenisland Play Park has officially reopened after a major refurbishment by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The upgraded park now offers modern play equipment, improved safety surfacing, better accessibility and new seating areas, creating a more inclusive outdoor space for local children and families. Greenisland Play Park […]

Mar 31
Rural Engagement Event Highlights Challenges Facing Rural Northern Ireland

Cllr Barry McElduff Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, centre with speakers at the rural engagement event from L-R; Benny Hurl, Chairperson of GAA’s National Demographics Committee, Alexander Kinnear – Ulster Farmers’ Union, Sinead McEvoy – Director of Regeneration and Planning, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Louise Cullen MC – Agriculture and Environment Media […]

Mar 31
Spring Plant Fair Set to Bloom at Antrim Castle Gardens This April

Spring Plant Fair Set to Bloom at Antrim Castle Gardens This April Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is inviting gardening enthusiasts to the Spring Plant Fair at Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 11 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm. The free event will feature thousands of plants, specialist growers, expert advice and a plant crèche. […]

Mar 30
Woman Dies Following Armagh Road Collision as PSNI Appeal for Witnesses

Woman Dies Following Armagh Road Collision as PSNI Appeal for Witnesses Woman dies after Armagh road collision A woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Armagh earlier this month. Police have confirmed the woman, aged in her 90s, passed away after a two-vehicle crash on the Newry Road on Sunday, 22 March […]

Mar 30
50-Year-Old Man Charged Following Portadown Murder

50-Year-Old Man Charged Following Portadown Murder A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder as part of the PSNI Major Investigation Team inquiry into the death of Rolandas Kvederis in Portadown on Thursday, 26 March 2026. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 30 March. As with all such cases, the […]