£290,000 resurfacing work starts on Markethill Road in Aghorey
The Department for Infrastructure says weekday daytime closures will be needed while about 1km of the B78 is resurfaced.
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Greenmount seeks 1966 students for 60-year reunion
Former Greenmount Campus students who completed studies in 1966 are being invited back for a reunion on 23 October.
£854,000 resurfacing scheme announced for Larne road
The B99 Waterfall Road and Watchill Road works are due to begin on 3 August and require a continuous closure until 11 September.
CAFRE food-degree graduates mark completion of higher education courses
Students on CAFRE’s higher-education food degrees marked their graduation at the college’s Loughry Campus on 28 July.
CAFRE promotes root cause training for agri-food professionals
The one-day Loughry Campus course teaches problem-solving methods for food businesses facing contamination, process failures and customer complaints.
New road maintenance strategy launched in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says the strategy will use technology to target repairs across a 26,000km road network.
Competition opens for Truth Recovery Redress Service member
The part-time post will help establish a payment redress scheme linked to Mother and Baby Institutions and Magdalene Laundries.
Belfast set for deep partial solar eclipse this evening
The Moon is expected to cover most of the Sun over Northern Ireland, with the eclipse reaching its maximum shortly after 7pm.
Road strategy shifts focus towards longer-lasting maintenance
The Department for Infrastructure says data, earlier intervention and whole-life cost will guide work on Northern Ireland's 26,000km network.
Sir Chris Bryant appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Sir Chris Bryant has been appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, succeeding Hilary Benn. He takes up the role amid ongoing challenges related to institutional reform and the Troubles legacy legislation.
Hilary Benn to leave Northern Ireland role after Burnham's succession
Hilary Benn is leaving his position as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following Andy Burnham's appointment as prime minister, with Sir Chris Bryant named as his successor.
Resident doctors strike over pay in Northern Ireland
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike at 07:00 BST on 29 June 2026, citing a pay decrease of over 20% since 2008 and rejecting a 3.5% uplift.
George Best's 1968 European Cup medal sells for £305,200
George Best's European Cup winner's medal from 1968 sold for £305,200 at a London auction, with the item offered by a private collector and purchased by a buyer not named in the report.
Irish government allocates €228m for cross-border rail improvements
The Irish government has announced a €228m contribution towards upgrading rail links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including infrastructure investment and service enhancements.
Northern Ireland to offer meningitis vaccine to students up to age 25
The Health Minister has announced a one-off meningitis B vaccination programme for students up to 25 in Northern Ireland, following an outbreak in Kent and clusters in England. The initiative targets those entering higher or residential further education in autumn 2026.
Police deploy water cannons amid anti-migrant rioting in Belfast
Police used water cannons during a second day of anti-migrant rioting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as crowds threw missiles and damaged property near Sandyknowes roundabout.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Belfast for first 2026 visit
The King and Queen attended an event in Belfast's Titanic Quarter to mark the city hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, before proceeding to Hillsborough Castle.
Hilary Benn joins O'Neill and Little-Pengelly for £129m growth deal signing
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly signed a £129m growth deal for the Causeway Coast and Glens area on 29 April 2026.
Firefighters continue to combat Mourne Mountains wildfire
Around 100 firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a wildfire in the Mourne Mountains, with operations expected to continue for several days.
DUP councillor suspended for linking LGBTQ community to Hamas support
Colin Kennedy, a DUP councillor on Ards and North Down Borough Council, was suspended for three months by the Northern Ireland Local Government Standards Commissioner over remarks made in 2023 that associated the LGBTQ community with support for Hamas.
Ulster University to cut 450 jobs amid funding crisis
Ulster University plans to reduce its workforce by up to 450 positions due to financial pressures, with staff informed of potential redundancies through a meeting led by the vice-chancellor.
Dozens protest rising fuel prices in slow convoy across border
A slow-moving convoy of vehicles protested rising fuel costs in Northern Ireland, crossing into County Donegal before returning.
Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree by Ulster University in Belfast
Arnold Schwarzenegger received an honorary degree from Ulster University in Belfast on 30 March 2026, recognised for contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts.
Man found guilty of murdering pregnant partner in Lurgan
Stephen McCullagh convicted of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally in her Lurgan home in December 2022.