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Maggie and Carrie, members of the management team at DV8, Magherafelt, who organised the successful Girls' Night Out in 2006.

17 photos from ‘Girls' Night Out’ events at DV8 Cookstown, Dungannon and Maghera...

Michael Gourley, Waste Resource Management Supervisor at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council with the new cleansing equipment in action on the streets of Ballyclare. (Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council).

Anti-gum-littering signage to be installed

Lurgan native Lee Gormley beat Jake Osgood from Carlisle in his second boxing match since turning professional. Photo courtesy of Tommy Hosker

Boxing champ Lee is unbeaten

Siblings Megan and Bobby Porter with their winning Ram Lamb from Dungannon Show and Export Sale. Credit: Contributed

Maghera family enjoy successes for Major’s Bridge Beltex Flock

Sandra before her weight loss. Pic credit: Unislim

Banbridge woman has been announced as a finalist in the Unislim Inspire Awards

Renaissance is a Belfast-based Chamber Choir, formed in 1976 by the late Ronnie Lee MBE. The Choir will be performing 'Music for a Royal Occasion’ which celebrates the rich musical heritage of Irish and British composers who have contributed their exquisite works to royal occasions, spanning weddings, birthdays, and coronations. In this year of the coronation the choir wished to mark the special occasion as well as remember the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The concert will be at St Mark's Church in Portadown, Co Armagh on September 30. Photo by Joshua Booth.

Music for a Royal Occasion

Jessica Birnie was successful in being one of just twenty eight dancers selected. Credit: Contributed

Tyrone dancer selected as NI Ambassador for Dance Convention

Tommy French Competitions is based in Lurgan, Co Armagh and run across Northern Ireland.

Bookmaker wins damages

On the march in Magherafelt during the annual Twelfth of July celebration. Credit: Tony Hendron

Magherafelt District LOL thank public for supporting street collection

Geraldine and Sean McLaughlin celebrating the forthcoming new business opening. Photo: submitted

Loughshore Boat House set to sail again

Dr William Roulston will give a talk on “Life and People in Early 18 th century Ulster” at the next meeting of Ballinascreen Historical Society. Credit: Contributed

Talk on ‘Life and People in Early 18th century Ulster’

Jeremy Eakin, Chief Executive Officer, Eakin Healthcare, oversees the start of construction on the £5million extension project with Pat Cleary, Managing Director, Cleary Contracting Ltd. Credit Eakin Healthcare

£5million extension for Coleraine site

Cloughmills CAT are inviting you to their Annual General Meeting. Credit NI World

Cloughmills CAT to hold AGM

Irwin’s Bakery in Portadown, Co Armagh has worked with Waitrose to secure a new listing for its Irwin’s Together branded Cranberry & Orange Super Seeded Loaf.

New twist on fruit loaf

John Greer Wilson, a former director of the Mid Ulster Mail, who has died. Credit: Contributed

Former Mid Ulster Mail director steered newspaper through technological change

Pictured at the Millburn Smile Project’s fun day are (back row from left) Joel Cromie, Housing Executive Patch Manager, Gareth Doran, Housing Executive Good Relations Officer, Jenny Millar, Margaret Glendinning, Stella Boyd, Millburn Community Association, Billy Ellis, Millburn Community Outreach worker. Including (front row from left) Karen Douglas and Marilyn Donaghy of Millburn Community Association. Credit NI Housing Executive

Hundreds attend the big finale of Millburn’s Smile Project

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart with a representative from The Schoolwear Association.

Plea to scrap VAT on school uniforms

Niamh Bratton pictured with lecturer Tracey Cameron Rainey. Credit NWRC

Worldskills place for Portstewart's Niamh

Past and present members supporting the rowing.

Holestone YFC members mark 80th anniversary with fundraising effort

Kate Murphy tells Joe Mahon a story or two at Magheracross viewing point outside Portrush

UTV's Mahon's Way comes to Portrush

The sisters at the finish line.

Marathon emotion and pride for sisters

Jimmy and Julie Thornton, with an adorable German shepherd pup recently rescued by 'Paws and People'.

Over £1,900 raised by caring ‘daddy and daughter DIY duo’

Models Barbara Kirk, Helen Wilson, Rebecca Kirk and Marion Morrow strike a pose at Ballyclare RFC fashion show in 2011. Photo Ronnie Moore

19 stylish photos from Ballyclare Rugby Club's 2011 fashion show

Thousands of workers in the health sectors in Northern Ireland to take part in strike on Thursday. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Health workers to strike

The Lord Mayor, Ald Margaret Tinsley at the official opening of Blossom Children’s Ward Garden with representatives from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Portadown Wellness Centre, Seagoe Youth Group and Craigavon Area Hospital staff.

'Calming retreat' created at hospital

Sean Taaffe, Can You Dance? faculty member and a prominent figure in the dance industry is pictured with some of the 28 local dancers who have been selected as The Faces of CYD? Northern Ireland. Photo: Fiona Brown Communications

Dance ambassador role for Carrick's Zoe

The Poisonous Parsnip has been spotted on Ballygally Beach. (Pic: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council).

Warning issued to east Antrim residents

Former Mayor of Carrickfergus, Eric Ferguson. Photo: Submitted

Funeral arrangements for former Mayor of Carrickfergus Eric Ferguson

An artist's impression of the new housing in the Craighill Quarry area of Ballyclare. (Pic: Contributed).

Project to create around 80 construction jobs

RightPrice Coleraine are holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning. Credit RightPrice Coleraine

RightPrice Coleraine to hold charity coffee morning

Sean Taaffe, Can You Dance? (CYD?) is pictured with Paige Kerr (back row, third from left) and other dancers. Credit Fiona Brown Communications

Dance ambassador call-up for Paige

The Housing Executive’s Michelle Hazlett (centre) with Drumgor Detached Youth Project committee members Jackie McAlernon, Barry McCrory, Donal O’Hagan and Sorcha O’Hanlon.

North Lurgan enjoys free family fun day

Congratulations to William Gill from Co. Down ploughing in the Mounted Lift Class, Seamus Crossan from Co. Armagh ploughing in the Trailer Class and William McCracken from Co. Armagh ploughing in the Classic Conventional Class. Pic credit: Northern Ireland Vintage Ploughing Association

William Gill crowned European Vintage Ploughing Champion

The Lord Mayor, Ald Margaret Tinsley at the official opening of Blossom Children’s Ward Garden with representatives from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Portadown Wellness Centre, Seagoe Youth Group and Craigavon Area Hospital staff. (Pic: Contributed).

Young people help transform hospital garden

Lady Mary Peters officially opens the new Melanie Bond boutique in Dromore. Pic credit: MM Photography, Dromore

Lady Mary Peters officially opens Melanie Bond's new boutique in Dromore

Decathlon Store Advisor, Nathen Best, Isabella Connor, Charlie McVeigh and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Sports Development Officer, Faron Morrison. Pic credit: Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh

Local tennis stars are named sports personality of the month

The Ven. Paul Dundas, Archdeacon of Dalriada. The Rt Revd David McClay, Preacher, Bishop of Down and Dromore, The Rev Canon William Taggart, Registrar, The Rt Revd Darren McCartney, Rector of St. Paul's Lisburn, The Ven Dr. Stephen McBride, Archdeacon of Connor, Bishop George Davidson and Rev Nicholas Darke, Rural Dean

Rt Rev Darren McCartney is welcomed as the new Rector at St Paul's

The art classes will run in November and December. (Pic: Contributed).

Experienced tutors to teach classes

Beautiful blue-eyed white husky type dog is in police custody in Lurgan, Co Armagh after being found near Seagoe Hotel in Portadown.

White dog in custody

John Read, Mid and East Antrim Good Relations Officer.

Importance of engaging with NI's 'diverse communities'

Computer generated image of The Box. Photo submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Planning approval for new boxing club hub

A talk by Historian and United Irishmen expert Stephen McCracken will be held on Wednesday September 27 at 8pm in Loup GAC Clubhouse. Credit: Contributed

Talk on United Irishmen uprising in South Derry and East Tyrone

Toxic blue green algae in Lough Neagh.

Archbishops call for Lough Neagh task force

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Over the limit Jaguar driver banned

The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Picture by: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Drink driver could have killed herself or someone else, says judge

Craigavon Court house, Craigavon, Co Armagh. Picture / Presseye.

Man accused of gross indecency