3+ hour, 44+ min ago   (546+ words) South Antrim MP Robin Swann South Antrim MP Robin Swann has renewed calls for a reduced rate of VAT for Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector after the UK Government announced fresh business rates relief for pubs, clubs and live music venues…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago   (832+ words) Four centuries of Ballymena’s creative heritage will be celebrated this August as local people are invited to step inside the world of traditional craftsmanship at a free evening showcase featuring live demonstrations, hands-on workshops and an exhibition exploring the town’s…...

12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (575+ words) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Thomas Gordon, is pictured with Shirin Murphy, Heritage Officer, at Carrickfergus Museum ahead of the Mapping Medieval Carrickfergus events In August People with an interest in local history will have the chance to…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (321+ words) A person in Mid Ulster could face prosecution after a so-called “mystery box” ordered from an overseas online retailer was intercepted by Border Force and found to contain a taser and a number of other weapons. The parcel, which was…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (418+ words) John Broderick, Director and Optometrist, and the team at Fitzsimons Opticians in Ballymena. Burning, watery or gritty eyes are often dismissed as a minor annoyance, but a Ballymena optician is encouraging people to seek help rather than simply putting up…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (567+ words) Dr Amrita Gurung (second from right) pictured with patients and a colleague at the Khunde Endoscopy Camp in Nepal. A gastroenterology specialist from Causeway Hospital has returned from a volunteer medical mission in rural Nepal after helping diagnose three patients…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (551+ words) Georgie Briota, Business Development Manager at Galgorm Collection is pictured with the Warriors. Netball NI has announced the extension of its partnership with Galgorm Collection. Netball Northern Ireland’s national team has received a timely boost ahead of the Commonwealth Games…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (249+ words) Motorists travelling on the M2 tonight (Friday) are being advised to plan ahead as a section of the motorway will close in both directions after resurfacing work progressed faster than expected. The overnight closure, between Junction 4 at Sandyknowes and Junction 5 at…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (422+ words) Equine students enjoying unique teaching and learning at CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus. School leavers hoping to build a career working with horses are being encouraged to act quickly, with places still available on a range of equine courses starting this September…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (303+ words) Celebrations with football World Cup winners Spain Prime Video will give football fans an inside look at Spain’s latest World Cup success later this year with an exclusive four-part documentary series charting the national team’s journey to lifting the trophy....