Category: News
Appeal for information following burglary in Dungiven Inspiring Ideas and Innovation at Creative Industries Week 2026 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced Creative Industries Week 2026, a borough-wide celebration of creativity, innovation and opportunity, taking place from 16 February 2026. The week-long programme will feature a diverse mix of free events, practical workshops […]
Wyse Byse to Close After 53 Years Serving Northern Ireland Communities Wyse Byse, a long-established independent retailer with stores in East Belfast and Ballymena, will close in the coming weeks. Co-founder and Managing Director Richard McLoughlin is retiring after 53 years in business, marking the end of a much-loved local brand that served generations of […]
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 […]
Belfast Woman Fined After Dog Attack in City Street Incident A Belfast woman has been fined after her dog attacked and injured another dog in a residential area of the city. At Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday 27 January 2026, Patricia McGahey of Albert Street, Belfast, was sentenced in relation to an incident that took […]
NI Science Festival 2026: Fun with Fossils at Carrickfergus Museum NI Science Festival 2026 is bringing a free, hands-on fossil-making event to Carrickfergus Museum. Families can create plaster fossil replicas, explore real local fossils, and learn about Northern Ireland’s prehistoric past. Suitable for ages 5+. Free tickets must be booked in advance. NI Science Festival […]
Joel McLurg and Kai Hyndman Strike Gold Again at Antrim 12s Local boxing talents Joel McLurg and Kai Hyndman have continued their winning run by securing gold medals at the Antrim 12s, following their earlier success at the Antrim 6s. Both athletes proudly represent Carrick Amateur Boxing Club, inspiring younger boxers and building momentum for […]
Storm Chandra: Woman Taken to Hospital After Tree Falls on Car as New Weather Warning Issued Northern Ireland continues to be severely affected by Storm Chandra, with high winds, heavy rain and icy conditions prompting fresh weather warnings and significant disruption across the region. New Ice Warning Issued by the Met Office The Met Office […]
Detectives Investigating Murder of Wayne Reid Conduct Searches in Coleraine Detectives Investigating Murder of Wayne Reid Conduct Searches in Coleraine Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland Major Investigation Team are continuing enquiries into the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine, with further searches carried out on Saturday, 24 January 2026. Officers were seen […]
Mr Norman McBurney OBE at the renamed home stand in the main arena at Ballymena Showgrounds, in his honour. Appeal for information following burglary in Dungiven An official civic event has taken place to formally name the Norman McBurney OBE Stand at Ballymena Showgrounds, recognising the lifelong contribution of one of the Borough’s most influential […]
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 […]
