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Robin Swann MLA president Farmers' Choir, Mid and East Antrim Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, and Barkley Thompson, musical director Farmers' Choir. Picture: Farmers' Choir Northern Ireland

Farmers' Choir Northern Ireland start their 2023/24 season with tea the mayor Darryl Armitage

Fiona Brown of Charis Cancer Care, Nigel McIlrath, host farmer and Ryan Lavery, Chair of NI Dexter Cattle Group. (Pic: NI Dexter Cattle Group)

Dunlarg Dexter farm walk By The Newsroom

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house Sophie Wills

Providing the entertainment, local country singer Stephen Beckett. Picture: Alan Hall

Pictures from the Carnlough festival By The Newsroom

Enjoying the exhibition

This year the local branch of Diabetes UK will receive support Ruth Rodgers

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far Beth Franklin

Gerard Tracey from DAERA, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Councillor Kathleen McGurk welcome the new enhanced visitor experience at Banagher Glen.

New signs have been erected at popular glen

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates with extra show Beth Franklin

William King MBE pictured at a Meet the Maker event held at Bushmills Distillery in 2018.

Tributes paid to NIPA president, and former Mayor of Coleraine, William King MBE Joanne Knox

On the final Saturday in May, almost 6000 visitors arrived in Royal Hillsborough to attend the first of two Royal Hillsborough Farmers Markets hosted by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Set up on the picturesque Dark Walk at Hillsborough Fort

Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market reigns supreme Darryl Armitage

Members of the Harry Ferguson Celebration Committee join Councillors Andrew Gowan and Caleb McCready, and the Mayor of LCCC, at a reception in Lagan Valley Island

Reception for Harry Ferguson Celebration Committee members By The Newsroom

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

Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day

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

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.

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

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

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

Pictured at a special event to mark the presentation of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) to North Antrim Agricultural Association are Sandra Adair MBE (NI Representative on the QAVS Assessment Committee), Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim Mr David McCorkell, Robert Shannon (Chairperson of Ballymoney Show Committee) and the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes.PICTURE STEVEN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

North Antrim Agricultural Association receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary S... By The Newsroom

Foxberry Fruit Farm Director, Philip Fox and Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr.

Applications sought For Rural Business Grant Scheme

Mayor voices support for Taste Causeway By The Newsroom

Princess Alexandra stands for hymn singing beside Secretary of State Humphrey Atkins, left, and the Lord Lieutenant for Belfast Lord Glentoran during the consecration service in St Anne's Cathedral in June 1981. Picture: Trevor Dickson/News Letter archives

Princess and Primate give Ulster a much needed boost (June 1981) Darryl Armitage

9th March 1966: During the 50th anniversary year of the 1916 Easter Rising the Irish Army remove the remainder of Nelson's Pillar in the centre of O'Connell Street, Dublin, after it was demolished by an explosion. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Ulster bid for Dublin’s Lord Nelson (June 1954) Darryl Armitage

King William arrives at Carrickfergus Castle in June 1969. Picture: News Letter archives

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: King William lands at Carrickfergus By The Newsroom

Carrickfergus re-enacted one of history's great occasions in 2002 when the town celebrated the 312th anniversary of the landing of King William III.

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: King William lands at Carrickfergus amid Orange pageantry 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

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