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Taylor Swift kicked off her record-breaking The Eras Tour in Glendale - but UK fans are still waiting on dates… Credit: Getty Images

Here’s when Taylor Swift Eras Tour UK dates could be Beth Franklin

Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Tina Black, is joined by colourful characters from the Beat Carnival as the city counts down to this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The extended festival will include a trad trail, free concert at Custom House Square on 16 March and a colourful, carnival pageant parade through the city centre on 17 March.

Belfast preparing for return of St Patrick’s Day celebrations Joanne Knox

Lord Mayor, Cllr Paul Greenfield along with Nicola Wilson and Joanne Millar at Anvil Tyres with Daniel and Kyle Wethers. ©Edward Byrne Photography

ABC Council supports recovery of rural businesses with DAERA funding By The Newsroom

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated Daniel Mcneil

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Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees Ethan Evans

A new video is available to watch now featuring the young musicians who took part in a residential weekend on Rathlin Island as part of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s successful Shared Music of Dalriada project.

Shared musical heritage of Dalriada captured in new film Joanne Knox

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Read This Marvel actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after accident Chelsie Sewell

Blandina O’Hara and Kathy Kinsella of The Coffee Hut Portstewart, really focussed on a festive and winning welcome for their customers.

Causeway Coast and Glens 2022 Christmas window winners announced Joanne Knox

David Boyle ‘The Caring Caretaker’ with Councillor Ivor Wallace

Mayor’s reception held for Coleraine’s Caring Caretaker By The Newsroom

Owners urged to keep dogs securely confined and under control around livestock.

Local council issues reminder as dog attacks lead to multiple sheep fatalities Joanne Knox

The witches are back at the Halloween hay trial in Strabane

Final chance to visit spooky hay bale trail Joanne Knox

Crowds of visitors pictured along Main Street during the Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival.

Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival is a giant taste sensation Joanne Knox

Carla Lockhart MP, Brian Irwin, Gordon Lyons MLA, Diane Dodds MLA, Cllr Paul Greenfield

Economy Minister and MP visit Irwin’s Bakery Joanne Knox

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Ivor Wallace, pictured with Ballymoney WI president, Rhonda Black.

Ballymoney WI members enjoy a visit to Cloonavin By The Newsroom

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots is pictured with Cllr Kyle Savage, SOAR Chairperson, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield, and Harris Jones, Chair of Waringstown together at a recent visit to the public realm scheme in Waringstown.

Rural Affairs Minister visits Waringstown village renewal scheme Joanne Knox

Molly Bradley at the 175th Armagh County Show.

News 24 pictures from the 175th Armagh County Agricultural Show Joanne Knox

Mayor visits Corndale Farm near Limavady Ruth Rodgers

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured with representatives of Riding for the Disabled, the Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim Mr David McCorkell and the Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry Mrs Alison Millar at the reception held in Cloonavin for recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Reception for Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service recipients Ruth Rodgers

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured with Hannah and Kyle McAuley, and their children Albert and Harper. Albert, who was born on February 6th 2022, 70 years after HM The Queen’s accession, was presented with a special Jubilee teddy bear and certificate to mark this special date.

Council’s special Jubilee initiative celebrates its youngest and oldest resident... Joanne Knox

Co. Antrim Agricultural Association Chairman Robert Dick, Mid&East Antrim Mayor William McCaughey, and Co. Antim Agricultural Association President Sam Smith.

Return of Ballymena Show a welcome boost for local agri industry Ruth Rodgers

Zara Fulton, Dungiven YFC club leader (right) and Claire Young (secretary) pictured at Cloonavin with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes who hosted a reception for the club in recognition of their fundraising efforts

Reception is held for Dungiven YFC to recognise their fundraising efforts By The Newsroom

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes pictured with Great Taste Award winner Alastair Bell of Irish Black Butter.

Special reception celebrates success of award-winning producers Joanne Knox

Terence O'Neill was Northern Ireland's fourth Prime Minister, he served from March 1963 to May 1969. Picture: News Letter archives

Day of triumph for Captain O’Neill (1966) Darryl Armitage

‘New £2.3million tourism centre will boost economy’ By The Newsroom

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding pictured at Gortmore Viewing Point with (left-right), Richard Gillen (Coast and Countryside Manager), Stephen Campbell (Campbell Civils), Mark Strong (Coast and Countryside Officer) and Gregg McClements (Capital Projects Officer).

Progress on International Appalachian Trail improvements By The Newsroom

Wilmont House at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Belfast. Picture:

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of April 1956 Darryl Armitage

Diamond congratulations for Ballykelly couple By The Newsroom

Belfast City Hall pictured in June 2010. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Home THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Municipal ‘relics’ linking Belfast to it’s past on show in... Darryl Armitage

Downing Street has refused to comment on whether Johnson regrets his past language (Photo: Charles McQuillan - Pool / Getty Images)

Boris Johnson has refused to apologise for past sexist comments - despite his pl... Rhona Shennan

Hospitality, retail and leisure businesses will be able to claim up to £9k with ... Helen Johnson

Tom Robinson receives an MBE for services to education.

Long-serving Larne governor receives MBE for education role By The Newsroom

Carnalbanagh Primary School (image by Google).

Carnalbanagh school closure ‘not good news for rural communities’ By The Newsroom

The 98th Regiment of Foot at the attack on Chin-Kiang-Foo (Zhenjiang), 21 July 1842, effecting the defeat of the Manchu government. Watercolour by military illustrator Richard Simkin (1840–1926). Picture: Wikimedia Commons

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Opposition to opium trade heard at Belfast meeting Darryl Armitage

The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Lord Craigavon speaking with Mr Robert Gransden the Secretary to the Cabinet in 1940

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of December 1925 Darryl Armitage

On this day in 1920 a News Letter correspondent wrote of an inspection of Special Constabulary at Newtownards: “There was an appropriate setting for the memorable scene. Standing like sentinel overlooking the camp was the Scrabo monument erected the memory of the third Marquis of Londonderry, who was the companion-in-arms of the Duke Wellington during the Peninsular War.”

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Inspection of Special Constabulary at Newtownards Darryl Armitage

You could buy a house in Italy for just 90p - here's how Rhona Shennan

Westminster Bridge pictured here in 1928, it extends from the Houses of Parliament on the North side of the River to St. Thomas's Hospital on the Surrey side, and was built in 1869 at an approximate cost of £1,000,000. Picture: Wikimedia Commons

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Wild scenes in Parliament and shouts of ‘kill him, kill hi... Darryl Armitage

Annual Christmas window competition Community Reporter

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Peter Johnston, held a special reception with Rotary club presidents to mark World Polio Day (October 24), from left, Brenda Houston, Carrickfergus, Lynda Bell, Ballymena and Carole Spence, Larne. Since 1985 Rotary’s worldwide key humanitarian project has been to rid the world of polio.

Purple marmalade part of Larne Rotary’s polio eradication campaign support By The Newsroom

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Mark Fielding, met with Sheila Jackson from NI Scrubs Causeway Coast at Cloonavin to thank the group for their voluntary efforts in producing thousands of items of PPE at the height of the pandemic earlier this year

Mayor praises NI Scrubs Causeway Coast Community Reporter

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding pictured with the Letters Patent which is now on display in the Council Chamber in Cloonavin

Official presentation of Coat of Arms marks civic milestone for Council Community Reporter

Students recognised for Whitepark Bay rescue By The Newsroom

Circuit breaker lockdowns could be introduced in response to a rise in infection rates (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK’s first local ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown could be imminent - here’s what ... Claire Schofield