Category: Community
Belfast Secures $1 Million for Alleyway Transformation Belfast has secured $1 million (approximately £750,000) from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026 to transform alleyways across the city. The funding will support a bold, community-driven programme designed to rethink how the council and neighbourhoods manage and improve shared alleyway spaces. A Global Recognition for Belfast The […]
Belfast St Patrick’s Day 2026: Full Events Guide from 1–17 March Belfast St Patrick’s Day 2026 runs from 1–17 March, with a packed programme of parades, live music, family events and Irish language celebrations. Highlights include the city centre parade on 17 March, Belfast TradFest concerts, Féile an Phobail sessions, Spraoi Cois Lao at Custom […]
Mid Ulster Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Business & Environment Awards Over 300 guests gathered at the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown last night as Mid Ulster District Council hosted its prestigious Business & Environment Awards 2026. The evening recognised the outstanding achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals who are driving economic growth while championing sustainability, innovation […]
The Big Imagination Challenge – Mid and East Antrim’s Ultimate Story Dome Competition Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has launched The Big Imagination Challenge, a brand-new Story Dome competition designed to ignite creativity in Primary 7 pupils across the borough. As part of the Council’s Activate Your Curiosity programme, one lucky class will win […]
Sandy Row Arts & Digital Hub Opens in South Belfast A major regeneration milestone has been reached in south Belfast with the official opening of the Sandy Row Arts & Digital Hub. The £1.5 million facility was formally opened on 18 February by Tracy Kelly, marking a significant investment in creativity, digital skills and community […]
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agrees 2.95% rates increase TL;DR: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a 2.95% district rate increase for 2026/27. The rise is expected to be among the lowest in Northern Ireland, adding around 90p per week for households and £8 per week for average businesses, while protecting frontline […]
Three Arrests as Police Seize Suspected Class A Drugs Worth £25,000 in Derry & Strabane Three people have been arrested after police in Derry City & Strabane seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following a vehicle stop in Magheramason. All suspects remain in custody while enquiries continue. Police in […]
Police Confirm Name of Man Who Died Following Coalisland Collision Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died following a serious collision in Coalisland, County Tyrone, on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. The deceased has been named as 71-year-old Gerard Rafferty, known as “Jock”, who was from the local Coalisland area. Emergency Services Attended […]
Mid Ulster District Council Launches Community Support and Involvement Strategy 2026–2031 Mid Ulster District Council has launched its new Community Support and Involvement Strategy 2026–2031, introducing a unified “One Plan, One Budget, One Report” model to streamline funding, reduce duplication, and strengthen communities across the district. Mid Ulster District Council has officially launched its new […]
£1 Million Spa Refurbishment Underway at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre A major £1 million investment is currently underway at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre, with the venue’s Spa area undergoing a significant refurbishment aimed at transforming the leisure experience for the local community. The upgrade reinforces Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s long-term commitment to providing modern, accessible, and high-quality […]
