Firmus Energy sets higher rates for Belfast and Ten Towns customers from October
The utility firm has confirmed a 12.5% rise for Greater Belfast households and an 8.98% increase for those in the Ten Towns area.
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Health trust leaders see pay rise near £100,000 as department orders service reductions
Annual reports reveal chief executives across the north earned substantial increases in 2025/26 despite Stormont directing trusts to cut spending by four percent annually.
Donald Trump arrives in Republic of Ireland for historic two-day state visit
The former US president is set to land on Air Force One next Saturday, marking the first time a sitting American leader has visited since Joe Biden in 2023.
Water rationing expected as reservoirs deplete following extended drought
Minister Don Concannon to announce restrictions today after summer water services faced criticism for resisting early measures.
Paul Boggs appointed to replace Maolíosa McHugh as West Tyrone MLA
The Sperrin councillor will take over the Assembly seat vacated by the Sinn Féin representative who lost his local council position in 2019
Orange Order to walk Garvaghy Road on return from Drumcree service
Members gathered in Portadown after a recent court decision regarding the 28-year-old dispute over parading rights.
Belfast City Council members urged to support motion on Gaza mobile maternity units
Humanitarian group Gaels Against Genocide hopes councillors will back a call for three converted buses currently in Cairo to be released into Gaza.
Derry minister O'Brien reflects on roots, transport projects and childhood lessons
Irish Minister for Transport spoke to Tom Kelly about his upbringing in the border area, his work on cross-border infrastructure and memories of navigating local roads with his father.