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Northern Ireland sees largest rise in disposable income across the UK
Real disposable income per person in Northern Ireland grew by 4.1% in 2024, the highest increase of any UK region. This growth was driven b…
Sixteen-year-old Ben O'Connor develops app to help farmers manage paperwork
After watching his family struggle with the rigid demands of dairy farming, 16-year-old Ben O'Connor from County Down has created an app to…
Northern Ireland farm profits exceed £1bn for the first time
Northern Ireland's farming industry saw profits rise by 36% in 2025, driven largely by record beef prices and strong performance in the dai…
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. …
Naomi Herron returns to the beach as inclusive water sports expand in County Down
After campaigning for better coastal access, 35-year-old Naomi Herron is now able to enjoy paddleboarding at Tyrella beach thanks to the Ma…
Belfast artist Paddy Bloomer converts a retired Citybus into a boat for the River Bann
Belfast-based artist Paddy Bloomer has transformed a retired Citybus into a functional boat currently navigating the River Bann. The projec…
Craigavon football group provides a space for men to discuss mental health and recovery
Weekly football sessions in Craigavon are helping men open up about addiction, isolation, and mental health struggles. For participants lik…
Billy Caldwell celebrates his 21st birthday three years seizure-free
Billy Caldwell from Castlederg has reached his 21st birthday, marking three years without a seizure after a long-term struggle with severe …
Community Rescue Service removes car from River Lagan after 53 years
A vehicle that had been submerged in the River Lagan near Lisburn for over five decades has been partially recovered by the Community Rescu…
Lisburn parents launch summer scheme for children with complex needs
After uncertainty surrounding special school provision, parents and the charity Sensability organised a week-long summer scheme in Lisburn …
Almost 1,500 Northern Ireland venues join scheme to support breastfeeding mothers
Nearly 1,500 businesses and organisations across Northern Ireland have signed up to the Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme to help tackle pu…