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Belfast City Council Launches Belfast Repair Week 2026 Residents across the city are being encouraged to “Fix it, don’t ditch it!” as Belfast City Council launches Belfast Repair Week 2026, running from 2–8 March. The week-long programme is packed with hands-on workshops, practical demonstrations and community events aimed at helping people repair everyday items instead […]
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 […]
Lisa Dorrian Disappearance: Further Arrest Made After 21 Years A further arrest has been made in connection with the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian, nearly 21 years after she went missing. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Major Investigation Team confirmed that a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday, […]
Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation: Woman Arrested Ahead of 21st Anniversary A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian, almost 21 years after she was last seen alive. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland Major Investigation Team confirmed the arrest was made in […]
Two Charged to Court Following Arrests in Carrickfergus Two people have been charged to court following arrests in Carrickfergus in the early hours of Monday, 23 February. Police confirmed that a man and a woman were detained at a car park in the Marine Highway area of the town. A substantial amount of cash was […]
A5 Omagh Road Crash: Two Taken to Hospital After Serious Collision Near Garvaghy Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash on the A5 Omagh Road. The collision happened late on Monday night on the busy stretch between Ballygawley and Omagh. The road remains closed in both directions near the junction with […]
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 […]
Fatal Three-Vehicle Collision in Moy Leaves Three Dead Three people have died following a devastating road traffic collision in Moy, County Tyrone, late on Saturday night. The incident occurred on the Armagh Road area of Moy at approximately 10.20pm on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Emergency Response at Scene According to the Police Service of Northern […]
