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The late Joan Christie CVO OBE was the Lord Lieutenant of Antrim and would have celebrated her 80th birthday this summer. Her son Marcus together with friends & family have now raised £10,000 for the Air Ambulance NI & there's Mount Kilimanjaro to come!

OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has just confirmed that it has awarded 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to NI learners during the 2023/24 academic year, which will help equip Northern Ireland students with practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to the workforce.

The Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, Liam Kelly, says a letter sent to the Chief Constable by the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Justice appears to be a 'high-handed attempt to gag, embarrass and chastise' him.

Education Minister Paul Givan congratulates Northern Ireland’s students receiving their GCSE results. The results were awarded to over 32,000 GCSE students across Northern Ireland and reveal that 82.7% of students received grade C/4 or above.

Belfast International Airport reached new heights in July as it handled over 700,000 passengers flying to 70 destinations on almost 6000 flights. It's bye-bye covid, bye-bye new normals and Hello Summer Holidays!

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has welcomed Belfast-based Olympic medallists Jack McMillan and Rebecca Shorten to City Hall. At Paris 2024 Jack won gold and Rebecca won silver

The Stena Line Belfast Giants are in great form as they can confirm that Petr Čech has re-joined the club on a short-term agreement, while Jackson Whistle is on international duty with Team GB. This marks Čech’s third spell with the club.

The Post Office Inquiry is inviting current and former sub-postmasters in NI impacted by the Horizon scandal, or their chosen family or friend, to join a series of focus groups where they can shape its upcoming Legacy Project.

The Hogan family from Kilcoo mark the anniversary of the loss of their beloved dad and husband Eamonn by visiting the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance. Eamonn died in a tragedy brought about by a simple wasp sting and the family want to encourage anyone who has an allergy to carry their EpiPen - it could save your life!

The NI Consumer Council have produced a travel check list to help ensure your summer holidays get off to a good start. The guide helps you plan your travel & transit, advice on your passport, money, insurance and luggage limitations. Its best to know your rights before travel!

The Northern Ireland Executive agrees two week lockdown closing all non-essential retail from November 27 until December 11. The NI Executive are to close contact services, hospitality, leisure and entertainment, even churches

Belfast based Connected Health has invested in Research & Development (R&D) to create Carebox, an in-home care solution which is designed to support older people with virtual care and medication. Connected Health has also deployed a host of additional service innovations and support throughout the Covid 19 pandemic.

The Braidwater Group has received approval from Belfast City Council Planning Committee for the construction of more than 650 social and affordable homes in west Belfast. This is one of the largest housing applications ever received by Belfast City Council

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States (US) to London Heathrow (UK).

Belfast City Council agrees exceptional measures in response to coronavirus, A special meeting of council saw plans to suspend City Hall tours, close Belfast Zoo and cancel City Hall functions and events until further notice.

Belfast Harbour announces in its 2019-2023 Strategic Plan its ambition to become the best regional port in the world and create an iconic waterfront for Belfast that will be an attractive place for people to live, work and visit as well as a hub for inward investment and tourism.

Northern Ireland Department of Finance announces the creation of a Dormant Account Fund to support projects in the third sector. £1 6million has been made available from accounts where banks and buildings societies have been unable to trace the customer and which have been untouched for 15 or more years

Deadline looms for Belfast Zoo’s 36th annual photographic competition which is sponsored by Jessops and Phil Smyth Photography. The competition invites amateur and club photographers to creatively capture the sights and scenery of Belfast Zoo and its animals! Deadline 4pm Friday 20 September!

Stena Line,Book by 30th November 2019 for travel up to 31st March 2020 and you can sail with your car from Belfast to Cairnryan, Belfast to Liverpool or Dublin to Holyhead and arrive in Britain relaxed ready for an enjoyable break in quality accommodation

Belfast City Council is urging students to make home safety a priority! Its message includes fire safety, carbon monoxide poisoning and crime. As the new term begins Think Safety!

The Scaffolding Project was delighted to receive funding from Apex Housing Association to enable the delivery of their summer food programme. The project works with local community organisations to support the provision of healthy snacks and lunches for children enjoying summer scheme activities.