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Lisburn mother and daughter complete Belfast Half Marathon together
Anita Rydout, who was diagnosed with severe global developmental delay as a child, finished the 13.1-mile race alongside her mother, Martin…
Japan Society in Northern Ireland marks 30th anniversary with Belfast festival
The Japan Society in Northern Ireland celebrated its 30th anniversary with a matsuri festival at W5 Belfast, featuring traditional music, d…
Belfast community garden revives the city's historic flax crop
At the Friends of the Field community garden in Belfast, a volunteer named Merle has successfully grown a crop of flax to produce linen yar…
County Antrim farmer Mervyn Kelso finds support in the Farmers' Choir after losing his herd
After bovine TB forced the loss of his entire dairy herd, Mervyn Kelso faced the isolation of empty fields and a quiet milking yard. Joinin…
Six people rescued by Red Bay RNLI after yacht becomes trapped in County Antrim fish farm
A 46ft yacht lost power and steering in gale-force winds after colliding with a fish farm off the coast of Cushendall. The Red Bay RNLI cre…
Thirteen-year-old Ethan becomes the youngest ever Ulster chess champion
Thirteen-year-old Ethan from Belfast has become the youngest person to win the Ulster chess championship, finishing the tournament undefeat…
Ten-year-old George discovers Bronze Age whale fossil at Portmuck Harbour
While searching for fossils on a beach in Islandmagee, ten-year-old George spotted a bone protruding from a bank of earth that has since be…
Antrim's Bridge Association nominated for BBC Make a Difference Award
The Bridge Association, which has supported adults with learning disabilities for over 30 years, has been named a finalist in the Community…
Belfast-made cartoon Pablo: Next Level highlights inclusivity for autistic children in school
Produced by Paper Owl Films, the new animated series follows an autistic lead character as he navigates the challenges of primary school li…
Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann returns home to Belfast after heart transplant
Dáithí Mac Gabhann, the boy whose campaign led to the introduction of 'Dáithí's Law' in Northern Ireland, has returned home to west Belfast…
Belfast shipyard to refurbish Samson and Goliath cranes ahead of Royal Navy contract
Harland and Wolff is investing £3m to overhaul its iconic Samson and Goliath cranes as part of a wider £100m upgrade. The work ensures the …
Conservationists remove 10,000 coins from the Giant's Causeway to protect basalt columns
National Trust staff have removed 20kg of coins jammed between the basalt pillars of the Giant's Causeway after years of visitor activity. …