Man charged after suspected £2.4m cocaine seizure in Lisburn
A man in his 40s has been arrested after police recovered approximately 20kg of suspected cocaine, worth an estimated £2.4 million, during a vehicle search in Lisburn.
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Author: The Belfast Desk
Belfast Council approves 65 new homes and Lidl supermarket in Dunmurry
Belfast City Council has approved 65 new homes across two west Belfast developments, alongside plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Dunmurry.
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£27.5m New-Bridge Integrated College building officially opened in Loughbrickland
A new £27.5 million building has officially opened at New-Bridge Integrated College in Loughbrickland, following more than three years of construction.
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Foyle Food Group announces £15m Omagh investment creating seven jobs
Foyle Food Group has announced a £15 million investment in its Omagh operations, creating seven jobs and introducing new technology with £2.9 million in Invest NI support.
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PRONI launches children’s activity book at Carrickfergus Library
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new PRONI children’s activity book at Carrickfergus Library, helping young people explore Northern Ireland’s history through interactive activities.
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Halloween events across Northern Ireland: fireworks, trails and family days out
From Belfast to Derry, families can choose from Halloween fireworks, illuminated trails, pumpkin patches and spooky events across Northern Ireland this October.
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Northern Ireland fireworks licence deadline this Friday as Halloween approaches
Northern Ireland residents have until Friday 16 October to apply for a Halloween fireworks licence. Justice Minister Naomi Long reminds the public of the legal requirements and safety rules.
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Belfast City Council unveils 10-year sports pitches strategy with proposed £1m facilities fund
Belfast City Council has launched a consultation on its 10-year sports pitches strategy, proposing new football and GAA facilities, a £1m enhancement fund and improved community access.
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East Belfast Juke Yard transformed into community garden with airport funding
An unused concrete yard in East Belfast has been transformed into The Juke Yard, a new biodiversity and outdoor learning space supported by Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund.
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£750,000 Ardboe road resurfacing scheme to begin with traffic diversions
A £750,000 resurfacing scheme on the B73 Battery Road between Ardboe and Moortown begins on 19 October, with phased closures and diversions expected until December.
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