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Superintendent Joanne Gibson, Operation Gallop lead; Mark Robinson on Monty, Susan Spratt (BHS) and Head of Road Policing Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson. (Photo courtesy of Parkway Photography)

Operation Gallop - focus on road safety for horse riders and drivers

Ben and Maisy Power take second place over the 45cm course. (Photo: Equi-Tog)

Easter ‘eggcitement’ at Laurel View Equestrian Centre

Ana Donnelly and Bailie competed in the 70cm class. (Pic: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

Ecclesville’s showjumping league continues

Sinead McEvoy, Director of Regeneration and Planning, Council Chair John McClaughry and Niamh Thomas, NOW Group.

New disability programme creates opportunities for employers and job seekers

ABP Linden and Dunbia are dedicated to Irish grass-fed beef,

Meat processors lined up for top industry award in UK and Ireland

Brian Ashe, left, and Jim Nash are passionate about quality spirits.

Amalfi lemons create an award-winning tipple from Tyrone

Tim Andrew with a photo of his father and company founder W.H (Bill) Andrew.

Lisburn’s Andrew Ingredients celebrates 80 years of baking success

Wartime performers Simon Pyper and Victoria Barkley join Lord Mayor Micky Murray to launch Belfast City Council’s VE Day programme.

Belfast to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with special events

The Tibbs deliver a fresh yet nostalgic groove, blending Rhythm & Blues with Funk, Ska and Pop elements.

Dutch funk band to bring some exciting new sounds to this year’s Jazz Festival

Frank Skinner is coming to the Seamus Heaney HomePlace this summer.

Summer of laughs, words and pictures at Seamus Heaney HomePlace

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Time to ‘grasp nettle and support farmers’

The British Equine Veterinary Association has introduced the BEVA One To Watch Award to recognise exceptional early-career equine vets. (Pic: BEVA)

New BEVA award to recognise exceptional equine vets

Tilly Tumilty and Millbarr Phynix jumped clear across country to win Tyrella4's EI110(P) class. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

The curtain comes down on Tyrella for 2025

Little and Large. (Pic: Freelance)

Little and Large take April pairs league win at Mossvale

Ruby Will on Ben. (Pic: freelance)

Friday night league final held at Mossvale

Caitlyn Timoney and Rosie jumped clear in the 60cm and 70cm classes. (Pic: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

A super start for Ecclesville’s showjumping league
ECCLESVILLE Centre, Fintona, started the third of their showjumping leagues for 2025 on Friday evening and the organisers were delighted to welcome the many competitors.
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Four Star Pizza CEO Colin Hughes is calling on the Northern Ireland public to nominate members of the emergency services that they feel have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their job.

Four Star Pizza calls on NI public to nominate their 999 Heroes

Ciaran Kelly, right, at the Vegas Pizza Expo with Mike Bausch.

Belfast pizza champion to create ten jobs as he’s honoured at Las Vegas event

Rachel Ervine, Henderson Group Business Development Manager, Gemma Kearney, Brennan’s Spar store manager, Conor McKibben, store owner, Conor’s mother Margaret McKibben and Leona McNicholl, Ulster Bank Senior Relationship Manager.

Popular family neighbourhood store officially reopens after £2m refurbishment

Alia Fletcher and Topaz. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Air Ambulance Show at Ardnacashel Equestrian

Ella Freeman, centre, Favourit Commercial Marketing Manager, is joined by Alex Saniya Maria and Nia Ward-Gallagher, winning students of the Favourit bursary.

Winners of Favourit’s £2,000 bursary revealed at special event

The countdown to Buskfest, taking place on Saturday, June 14, has officially begun.

Sign up now for Buskfest 2025 in Banbridge

Launching the Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival 2025 are David Burleigh (Erne Anglers), Louise Curry (Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism), Councillor John McClaughry, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Noelle McAloon (Enniskillen BID), Richard Turner (DAERA Inland Fisheries representative), and Tony Green (Erne Anglers).

Hooked on Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival 2025

Alex Thomas, Master Blender at Bushmills Irish Whiskey.

Bushmills raises profile across India

Launching the EY Jazz Lounge are Aoife Warren, EY UKI Consulting Partner, Aeidin McCarter, Head of Culture with Derry City and Strabane District Council, and St Columb’s Hall Project Director Anne Marie Gallagher.

Jazz festival announces EY sponsorship

The charity “Drive it Day” is being held on Sunday, April 27, in the beautiful grounds of Glenarm Castle.

Vintage car enthusiasts get into gear to raise funds for Childline

The charity “Drive it Day” is being held on Sunday, April 27, in the beautiful grounds of Glenarm Castle.

Vintage car enthusiasts get into gear to raise funds for Childline
MEMBERS of the Ulster Vauxhall Opel Classic Community (UVOCC) are busily servicing and polishing their beloved vehicles so they will look their best for “Drive it Day” on Sunday, April 27, in the beautiful grounds of Glenarm Castle.
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The Mayor with Bud Club’s Gavin Melly and Gary and Stephen McCaul with young people from the Mayoral Charity Bud Club.

Mayor’s ‘One Big Weekend, One Big Cause’ set to rock Derry

Jonny Cuddy of Ispini Charcuterie in Aughnacloy has now opened a specialist shop in Moira.

Striking new look boosting sales of Moira’s delicious cured meats in Britain

Neil Hubbard of Dungannon’s Noisy Snacks.

Tyrone snack specialist making a big noise in Arabian Gulf

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Blueprint aims to eradicate scourge of bovine TB

Nicola Wray and Dylan were clear winners of the EI110(Amateur) class at Tyrella. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

An enchanting day for Tyrella 3

A visitor enjoys an interactive display at HMS Caroline. Picture: NMRN

Crack the Code this Easter at HMS Caroline

The consultation document is available to view now.

Consultation on young people staying in education or training until age 18

Teresa and Paddy Burns preparing for the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon.

Burns siblings take on half marathon in memory of caring sister

Feedwell Managing Director Jamie Clegg and Finance Director Vicky Dobbin with Buddy and the trophy for Tesco NI Packaged Supplier of the Year 2024.

Tesco celebrates National Pet Day with Feedwell

PRM founders Philip and Lynne Morrow. Picture: Darren Kidd/ PressEye

PRM Group announces £15 million expansion with 40 new jobs

Roisin Montague, Employability and Skills Co-Ordinator with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Jenna Stevenson, Pinnacle Growth Group, Councillor John McClaughry, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, and Robert McConnell, Pinnacle Growth Group.

Labour Market Partnership launches Female Entrepreneur Programme

Food entrepreneur Peter Hannan is targeting global markets with Moira’s Abernethy Butter.

Moira butter maker’s fame spreads to global markets

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr with Katsu Umetsu, from Japanese arts organisation Foyle Obon, David Dowd, Acting Head of Horticulture branch, CAFRE, and Shauna Kelpie, Acorn Farm/Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.

Hiroshima tree of hope finds new home in Gate Lodge Gardens

Conor O'Kane, Senior Partnership Manager NI at Marie Curie and Tesco Community Champions Sarah-Lee Green and Fionnuala O’Reilly.

Tesco NI raises £57,000 for Marie Curie in one weekend

William McCann and Kellyanne Jones from Mace Greenisland (small format), Malachy McCaughan from Mace Armoy (large format), Sarah Doherty from Centra Waterloo Place in Londonderry (high convenience), Sharon McPolin from Centra Annaclone (foodmarket), Peter McCool from SuperValu Ballymoney, and Trevor Magill, Musgrave NI Managing Director.

Musgrave crowns ‘Store of the Year’ winners

Wesley Cole and Rhydian. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Final of Spring Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel

Wayne Adair founded Papas Minerals in Bangor to handcraft heritage legacy minerals.

Big deal as cordial specialist celebrates 25th birthday

Mayor Neil Kelly is joined by Garden Show Ireland Ambassador David Domoney.

TV gardener David Domoney launches Garden Show Ireland 2025

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Designated sites cause greater fire risk, says UFU

Pony Reserve Champion, Megan Burns, Frankie, judge Declan O'Neill with Pony Champion Eva Kennedy, Nicely Dun Darcy. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Champion day once more for Eva and Nicely Dun Darcy

Emily Dobbin jumping Ellie. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Competitors enjoy the Sunshine at Connell Hill Equestrian

Paul Johnston memorial prize winner Rhianne McFall. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Amazing support for Paul Johnston Memorial League at Knockagh View

Dr Anna Cullen, Public Health Registrar at the Public Health Agency, and Clare Conroy, Community Pharmacist from Meigh Pharmacy in Co Down.

Campaign to increase cancer awareness through pharmacies rolled out

A packed house enjoys wall to wall sunshine at Tyrella 2

Jonny Steele and Point of View qualified for Balmoral with 2nd place in the 6/7yo section at Lusk Equestrian. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

Jump mix and Balmoral qualifiers at Lusk Equestrian

Anne Marie Dunphy will continue at the helm of youth and senior dressage as High Performance Manager

Anne Marie Dunphy appointed Youth and Senior Dressage High Performance Manager

Marion McMahon, St Paul's High School, Bessbrook, Lynn Carvill, Women's Tec, Dr Catherine O'Mullan, North West Regional College, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Richard Kirk, Workplus, Gabrielle Quinn, Northern Regional College, and Dr Andrew Kerr, Oberon Training and Development.

Economy Minister announces £600,000 funding to boost access to apprenticeships

Q Radio presenter Ibe Sesay, Junior Minister Pam Cameron, NI Food To Go Chairperson and Henderson Foodservice Director Kiera Campbell and NI Food To Go CEO Michael Henderson.

NI Food To Go Awards return