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Endangered curlew chicks hatch after rescue from wildfire
Four endangered curlew eggs have successfully hatched after being rescued by firefighters from a wildfire in County Fermanagh. The chicks a…
Kate Winslet surprises young fan after cinema accessibility issues
After hearing that 14-year-old Eryn had to travel 140 miles to find a cinema with audio description, Kate Winslet reached out to the teenag…
Belfast Harbour announces £1.3bn investment plan
Belfast Harbour has unveiled a major £1.3bn investment strategy to upgrade its port facilities, including new infrastructure for offshore w…
Historian discovers era of tolerance for gay men in Northern Ireland’s past
New research from Queen’s University Belfast has revealed a surprising history of compassion and acceptance towards gay men in the early 20…
Belfast factory secures major order for 150 Airbus aircraft wings
The Airbus plant in Belfast has received a significant boost following a record-breaking order for 150 A220 aircraft from Air Asia. This ma…
Thousands take to the streets for the Belfast City Marathon
Nearly 24,000 runners have set off from Stormont for the 44th annual Belfast City Marathon. Participants are making their way past iconic l…
Northern Ireland to provide free sign language classes for deaf children and families
A landmark new law has been passed making Northern Ireland the first part of the UK to offer free sign language lessons to deaf young peopl…
Belfast’s Lyric Theatre celebrates 75 years as a cornerstone of Northern Irish culture
The iconic Lyric Theatre is marking its 75th anniversary with a special programme celebrating its journey from a small studio to a major cu…
Smart electricity meters to be rolled out across Northern Ireland
Homes across Northern Ireland are set to receive smart meters from 2028, helping residents better manage their energy usage and lower their…
Italian football fan travels 1,000 miles to watch Coleraine FC after managing them in a video game
Andrea Lai travelled from Italy to Northern Ireland to see Coleraine FC in person after managing the team virtually for seven years. He che…
Northern Ireland to provide free sign language classes for deaf children and their families
A landmark new law will make Northern Ireland the first part of the UK to offer free sign language lessons to deaf people under 25 and thei…