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School Bus Crash in Northern Ireland: Major Incident Declared, 70 Passengers Onboard

World

7 Oct, 2024

School Bus Crash in Northern Ireland: Major Incident Declared, 70 Passengers Onboard


Emergency services are responding to a major incident in Northern Ireland after a school bus carrying up to 70 passengers...

Casement Park: Euro 2028 Dream Crushed, But Will It Still Rise From the Ashes?

Entertainment

27 Sep, 2024

Casement Park: Euro 2028 Dream Crushed, But Will It Still Rise From the Ashes?


The Euro 2028 dream is dead for Casement Park in Belfast. It was the new Labour government that finally killed...

Tesco's New Security Robots Sound Like 'Peaky Blinders' Character, Workers Say

World

26 Sep, 2024

Tesco's New Security Robots Sound Like 'Peaky Blinders' Character, Workers Say


Tesco has adopted an innovative approach to combat supermarket thefts, introducing 'Dalek-style' security robots that use a menacing Northern Irish...

Ulster Hospital Doctor Reclaims Life After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Can Now Do The Things I Love'

Health

25 Sep, 2024

Ulster Hospital Doctor Reclaims Life After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Can Now Do The Things I Love'


A County Down man who received a life-saving double lung transplant is urging others to talk to their families about...

Tesco's New 'Dalek' Security Guards With Threatening Northern Irish Accents Are Sending Shoppers Into a Frenzy

World

25 Sep, 2024

Tesco's New 'Dalek' Security Guards With Threatening Northern Irish Accents Are Sending Shoppers Into a Frenzy


Supermarket thefts could be a thing of the past thanks to an 'ominous' security robot that looks straight out of...

Northern Ireland City Deals: Ministers Demand Funding Restoration Amidst UK Government Pause

World

24 Sep, 2024

Northern Ireland City Deals: Ministers Demand Funding Restoration Amidst UK Government Pause


Stormont ministers and MLAs from across the parties have united to demand the restoration of funding for two city and...

Double the Fear: How Paramilitarism Exacerbates Domestic Abuse in Northern Ireland

World

19 Sep, 2024

Double the Fear: How Paramilitarism Exacerbates Domestic Abuse in Northern Ireland


There is still much to do to support women who live under the shadow of paramilitary violence and coercion, says...

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland End Strike After Securing Pay Deal

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland End Strike After Securing Pay Deal


An agreement has been secured to resolve a long-running dispute over pay and grading for school support workers, Education Minister...

Dramatic Rescue of Two Fishermen Off Ardglass Harbour: Coastguard Helicopter Called In

World

17 Sep, 2024

Dramatic Rescue of Two Fishermen Off Ardglass Harbour: Coastguard Helicopter Called In


A Co Down coastguard team assisted in the rescue of two fishermen off the Northern Ireland coast during a late...

Dairy Farmers in Northern Ireland Focus on Milk Components for Profitability

World

17 Sep, 2024

Dairy Farmers in Northern Ireland Focus on Milk Components for Profitability


The pursuit of improved milk components has taken center stage for dairy farmers in Northern Ireland, emerging as a cornerstone...

Northern Ireland Olympic Heroes to Be Honored at SSE Arena: A Celebration Event is in the Works

World

16 Sep, 2024

Northern Ireland Olympic Heroes to Be Honored at SSE Arena: A Celebration Event is in the Works


Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be celebrated at a special event at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Communities...

Homeless World Cup: Cambodia Set to Shine in Seoul, Supported by CCF

World

16 Sep, 2024

Homeless World Cup: Cambodia Set to Shine in Seoul, Supported by CCF


Seoul is poised to become the latest city to host a unique trifecta of sporting events: the Summer Olympics, a...

Euro 2028 Dream Crushed: UK Government Pulls Plug on Belfast Stadium Redevelopment

World

14 Sep, 2024

Euro 2028 Dream Crushed: UK Government Pulls Plug on Belfast Stadium Redevelopment


The chances of Northern Ireland hosting matches at the Euro 2028 football tournament appear to have gone. The UK government...

Three Boys Charged with Arson After Church Fire in Northern Ireland

World

12 Sep, 2024

Three Boys Charged with Arson After Church Fire in Northern Ireland


Three young boys, two aged 11 and one aged 10, have been charged with arson after a fire caused significant...

Royal County Down: A Century of Golfing History at the Amgen Irish Open

Sports

9 Sep, 2024

Royal County Down: A Century of Golfing History at the Amgen Irish Open


Newcastle is preparing to welcome some of the world’s leading golfers and tens of thousands of spectators to the Irish...

Northern Ireland to Win Draw No Bet: Bulgaria vs. Northern Ireland Nations League Preview

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

Northern Ireland to Win Draw No Bet: Bulgaria vs. Northern Ireland Nations League Preview


Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says the team is determined to follow up their winning start in the Nations League...

NI International Airshow: Get Ready for Traffic Delays and Amazing Air Displays

World

6 Sep, 2024

NI International Airshow: Get Ready for Traffic Delays and Amazing Air Displays


The largest international air show on the island of Ireland is back for 2024 after a five-year absence. If you...

Rory McIlroy Returns Home for 2024 Amgen Irish Open: Everything You Need to Know

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Rory McIlroy Returns Home for 2024 Amgen Irish Open: Everything You Need to Know


The seaside town of Newcastle is getting ready to welcome golf enthusiasts and families alike, as it hosts the Amgen...

Co Derry Boy's Battle With Brain Cancer Inspires Over £140,000 in Donations

World

2 Sep, 2024

Co Derry Boy's Battle With Brain Cancer Inspires Over £140,000 in Donations


The family of a Co Derry schoolboy suffering from an aggressive brain tumour say they have been “blown away” by...

Northern Ireland Boss Confirms Ronan Hale's Eligibility Switch is Underway

World

30 Aug, 2024

Northern Ireland Boss Confirms Ronan Hale's Eligibility Switch is Underway


Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says there will be “opportunities there” for Ronan Hale in future international windows. The former...

Northern Ireland Tourism Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels, Generating £1.2 Billion in Revenue

World

30 Aug, 2024

Northern Ireland Tourism Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels, Generating £1.2 Billion in Revenue


Northern Ireland's tourism industry has seen a remarkable rebound, exceeding pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to official figures. The figures...

World War Two Bomb Evacuates Hundreds in Northern Ireland: Residents Warned of 'Risk of Death'

World

20 Aug, 2024

World War Two Bomb Evacuates Hundreds in Northern Ireland: Residents Warned of 'Risk of Death'


A World War Two bomb discovered in Northern Ireland has led to the evacuation of over 400 homes in Newtownards,...

Childcare Costs: Is the New NI Subsidy Scheme Enough to Help Parents?

World

20 Aug, 2024

Childcare Costs: Is the New NI Subsidy Scheme Enough to Help Parents?


The Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) is a Department of Education initiative designed to reduce the childcare costs of...

Northern Ireland Mom Dies After Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis: Husband Vows to Continue Fight for Answers

World

18 Aug, 2024

Northern Ireland Mom Dies After Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis: Husband Vows to Continue Fight for Answers


The husband of a woman who died from cervical cancer after three of her smear tests were misread has vowed...

Lough Neagh Algae:  Worst Category Of Waterway Nutrient Pollution Found In Study

World

7 Aug, 2024

Lough Neagh Algae: Worst Category Of Waterway Nutrient Pollution Found In Study


A study by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has confirmed Lough Neagh as hypertrophic – the worst category of...

Cattle Throughput Soars in Northern Ireland Amidst Declining Beef Prices: What's Happening?

World

3 Aug, 2024

Cattle Throughput Soars in Northern Ireland Amidst Declining Beef Prices: What's Happening?


The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has reported a significant increase in cattle throughput at Northern Ireland processing plants during...

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