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John Roberts

John Roberts is new president for livestock auctioneers in Scotland

The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is pleased to announce that Aileen Lawson has joined the organisation as its new Chief Executive Officer. Pic: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Aileen Lawson joins NIGTA as Chief Executive Officer

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins with Councillor Steven Callaghan and members of Council’s Estates team in Limavady.

Chewing gum litter tackled thanks to grant from the 'Chewing Gum Task Force'

European Union parliament Brussels. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Brussels in brief: EU-India trade deal

Chair of the Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani, is encouraging residents to continue with their fantastic recycling efforts this recycle week and every week.

Recycle Week 2026: Mid Ulster Council joins the call to rescue your recyclables

Swimming

Council launches trainee leisure attendant recruitment programme

Mid Ulster District Councillor Eugene McConnell

Culling of cows was ‘like Wild West scene’

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Thomas Gordon is pictured with George Doherty, Programme Officer at(FCN Northern Ireland.

Council motion recognises the importance of farmers and rural residents

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Tom Gordon with previous rural grant recipient Stewart Morrow, owner of SDM Paintworks onsite of the spray booth he secured funding towards for his automotive spray-painting refinishing and body repair service.

Council is delivering funding scheme for rural areas of Mid and East Antrim

Ulster Orchestra

Enjoy More for Less This Summer at Mid Ulster Council Venues

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, and Rowan Moore, Director of Place at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Major refuse fleet investment for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Walking for All

ABC Council steps out for National Walking Month with free organised walks

A Hampton Court Palace gardener pots seeds in the potting shed, early spring 2020.

Free Compost Available during International Compost Awareness Week 2026

Northern Ireland veterinary surgeon Dr Lara Wilson MRCVS

Armagh vet is elected to RCVS Council

Adorable Golden Retriever dog holding leash in mouth

Council urges responsible dog ownership as brighter evenings approach

David alongside his wife Julie, mother Fiona and son Robert Cunningham

David Cunningham from Newtownards was elected RUAS President
On Friday 6th March, Mr David Cunningham from Newtownards was elected as the 38th President of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS).
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RUAS welcomes David Cunningham as their 38th President

David Cunningham from Newtownards was elected RUAS President

An example of fly-tipping in the area.

Reasons for the unsavoury issue of fly-tipping broached during Stormont meeting

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Joey 25’ celebration has won ‘Motorcycle Event of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Motorbike Awards 2025. Pictured receiving the award at the gala celebration are Graeme Hanna, LifePass (award sponsor); Robin Titterington; Stephen McMaw; Phillip McCallen and Clifford Stewart.

‘Joey 25’ celebration has won ‘Motorcycle Event of the Year’

University of Cambridge

Open letter is sent to the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge

Santa and Mrs Claus join Lara Harding and Dara Campbell to celebrate the free festive programme on offer in Belfast city centre in the run-up to Christmas.

Musical magic for all tastes in Belfast city centre this festive season

Council is calling for donations of old sewing machines.

Council issues call for old sewing machines

The new 'The Dove' sculpture will be situated in the heart of the new Marine Gardens at the city’s waterfront.

Colin Davidson sculptures to inspire Bangor’s next chapter

Brussels in brief

Brussels in brief

Councillor Ian McLaughlin.

Council launches inclusive tourism voucher scheme for local businesses

The Alley Theatre in Strabane is to close for six months for essential repairs.

Alley Theatre to close for around six months for essential repair works

South Antrim MP Robin Swann

Swann raises concern on change to planning policy
North Antrim MP Robin Swann has urged Antrim and Newtownabbey Council to engage meaningfully with the rural community on its new Local Development Plan.
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An exciting programme of free events is planned for Kerr Street Green in Portrush.

Portrush welcomes residents and public to celebrate all things golf

Discarded electronic cigarette vapes that have been collected from roads and pavements shot over a pale concrete slab background

How to handle battery waste safely: Tips from skip hire expert

Mayor Oliver McMullan with Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop and George Doherty, Programme Officer, FCN Northern Ireland.

Council support for ‘Nip it in the Bud’ cancer campaign

Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly is joined by street artists Conor McClure (left) and Ray Bonner in Little Patrick Street.

First ‘legal wall’ in Belfast to open with street art paint jam

Brussels in Brief

Brussels in Brief: Council agrees negotiating position on strengthening the posi...

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

This year’s Ballymoney Spring Fair, on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April, saw glorious sunshine and a fantastic array of free entertainment adding to the carnival atmosphere!

16 pictures from the Ballymoney Spring Fair

Councillor Paul Robinson, Tom Buchanan MLA, Michelle McIlveen MLA and William Irwin MLA after a meeting of the DAERA Committee, where the A5 project was highlighted this week. (Pic: Freelance)

Council must support those impacted by A5 Project - DUP

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Council support for Nip it in the Bud campaign

The Eikon Centre at Balmoral Park

RUAS Annual Meeting 2025

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RUAS Elected Members of Council

Nature Makes Sense.

Council hosts accessible workshops to connect with nature

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor, with keynote speaker Lu Lawrence, the daughter of Holocaust Survivor, Zigi Shipper.

Council hosts Holocaust memorial event

This week marked a milestone for the North West region as the Strabane Positive Energy District (PED) Local Green Deal (LGD) was officially signed.

Council signs up to Strabane’s Positive Energy District Local Green Deal

As Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council prepares to welcome The 153rd Open to Royal Portrush this July, members of the public are invited to a community open day on Wednesday 19th February

Community engagement event to be held ahead of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Mayor Ciarán McQuillan with Clare Quinn, Council Trade Engagement Officer, and Mairéad Whall, Far and Wild, at the launch of the 2025 Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival.

Festival invites walkers to enjoy spectacular trails

William Boyce and Stanley Simpson setting up their engine at the Antrim Vintage Club's New Year's Day rally in January 2009. Picture: Farming Life archives/Kevin McAuley

Ulster pig industry has ‘contracted radically’, claims PMB chief (1981)

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has hosted a special site tour to mark the completion of the environmental improvement scheme in the High Street area of Ballymoney. Pictured are (l-r) Pat Mulvenna, CCG Director, Leisure & Development; Paul McFlynn, Director, CivCo; Councillor Lee Kane; Rhonda J. Williamson, DfC CCG Urban Regeneration Team; Pauline Campbell, DfC North West Development Office Director; Jonny Stewart, GM Design Associates; Gregg McClements, CCG Capital Projects Manager; Stephanie Bell, Project Manager, WH Stephens and Gavin Connolly, Contracts Manager, CivCo

Tour of site marks completion of Ballymoney Environmental Improvement Scheme

Dr Malachy O'Neill, Ulster University Director of Regional Engagement, with council's Marketing Officer Jacqueline Whoriskey at the Guildhall. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

UU and council look forward to wicked Derry Halloween programme

Causeway Coast and Glens Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tanya Stirling, pictured with children and staff from See-Saw Playgroup, Mosside at the re-opening of the Mosside Community Centre, after the completion of recent refurbishment works to its main hall. They are pictured alongside (l-r) Bob Hedley, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Ian McQuitty, Department for Communities, Niall McGurk, CC&G Strategic Project Manager, Nigel McFadden, CC&G Project Coordinator, Rhonda Williamson, Department for Communities, Joan Baird, Reverend Dr. Andre Alvez-Areias and Councillor Bill Kennedy

Mosside Community Centre Hall officially opened after refurbishment

Official unveiling of the revamped business unit in Greysteel.

Revamped business unit unveiled providing welcome boost for Greysteel

Wing walkers

Portrush prepares for NI International Airshow's return

Councillor Sam Nelson, Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, is highlighting support for independent retailers in the city centre, including opportunities to apply for a street trading licence, Vacant to Vibrant capital funding, opportunities to test trade at St George’s Market and services, including Go Succeed. For more information go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/citycentre

Council backing independent retail in city centre

Rent increases are impacting the saving powers of four in 10 private tenants and now a third of these can't afford to put any cash aside as a result.

62% of UK renters put aside £100 or less each month

Mayor Alistair Cathcart with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, and Stephen Harding (McAdam Design)

Funding for Whitespots Country Park revamp confirmed

NI Social Enterprise Awards

Deadline for applications extended for NI Social Enterprise Awards 2024

Education Minister Paul Givan cutting the sod alongside Mayor Ciarán McQuillan with pupils Hannah McKeeman from Ballycastle High School and Turlough Macgiolladhuinn from Cross and Passion College.

Ballycastle’s Shared Education Campus project officially launched

Danielle McNally, Business Manager at Derry City and Strabane District Council, Andrei Gurca, QUB, and Maria McKeever, Business Officer at Derry City and Strabane District Council, at the Digital Transformation Programme Fund (DTFF) information session at the White Horse Hotel.

Information session helps companies boost digital transformation and growth

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