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Young fundraiser honoured during Ballyclare remembrance events

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:39:01 GMT

A young Ballyclare girl who raised almost £600 for this year's Poppy Appeal has been recognised by the Royal British Legion for her outstanding efforts.

Magherafelt schools and community group recognised at AWARE NI's Mental Health Awards

Stanley Campbell — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:14:37 GMT

Magherafelt Women’s Group, Magherafelt High School and St Conor’s College, Clady, were among 85 schools and organisations who were recognised by AWARE NI, Northern Ireland’s leading depression charity, at its fourth Investors in Mental Health Awards in Belfast for their commitment to promoting positive mental health.

The TK Maxx beauty gift sets worth snapping up before you buy everyone another candle

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:08:50 GMT

Ditch the usual go-to candle present this Christmas and surprise someone with a beauty gift set instead. TK Maxx has a range of recognisable brands and unexpected finds at reduced prices, making it easier to find a thoughtful present.

Suspended jail term for 'particularly nasty' fraud relating to coal deliveries to two elderly women

Ballymena Court Reporter — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:05:12 GMT

A judge said it was "particularly nasty" for a coalman to take hundreds of pounds from elderly women as part of a fraud.

Knit + Stitch show makes a welcome return to Lisburn’s Eikon Centre

Julie-Ann Spence — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:52:26 GMT

The UK’s largest craft show, Knit + Stitch, has opened its doors at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, bringing four days of colour, creativity and crafting inspiration to Northern Ireland.

Former teenage care assistant sues trustees of nursing home over sexual assault by Portadown man

Alan Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:11:33 GMT

A former teenage care assistant is taking legal action over alleged failures to protect her from a sexual assault by her Brethren boss at a nursing home.

Aghadowey's TV chef and broadcaster Paula McIntyre returns with new series of her 'Hamely Kitchen'

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:08:27 GMT

Chef and broadcaster Paula McIntyre is back with a new series which sees four celebrity guests stop by to sample some Ulster-Scots inspired cuisine in her Hamely Kitchen on the north coast.

PSNI thank volunteers involved in search for Mark Dinsmore as they renew appeal for information

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:06:51 GMT

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information as the search for missing 50-year-old Mark Dinsmore from Bushmills continues.

WATCH: Portstewart school swaps maths for modelling and history for haute couture ahead of fundraising fashion show

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:47:03 GMT

A Portstewart school has turned its corridors into a runway in a fun video ahead of a fundraising fashion show!

SERC apprentices head to SkillBuild National Final and WorldSkills UK Final competitions

Fidelma Glass — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:43:36 GMT

Six apprentices are heading off to represent South Eastern Regional College in two major competitions which will bring together the top talent from across the UK.

Christmas switch-on events across Antrim and Newtownabbey

Ashleigh Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:40:03 GMT

Communities across Antrim and Newtownabbey are invited to celebrate the start of the festive season as seven free Christmas Light Switch On events take place across the borough from Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, November 28.

As Derry / Londonderry says goodbye to ‘Gaia’ - here comes ‘The Sun’

John Dunbar — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:37:54 GMT

Artist Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ - a seven-metre 3D sculpture of planet Earth – has mesmerised visitors at Derry’s Guildhall throughout the Derry Halloween Festival.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council launches Skills and Development Fund

Ashleigh Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:35:32 GMT

Residents and businesses across Antrim and Newtownabbey are being encouraged to take advantage of two funding opportunities designed to develop skills, improve career prospects and help address local skills shortages.

Lisburn campus SERC students step out for Children in Need

Fidelma Glass — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:25:53 GMT

Students from the Level 2 Traineeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development at SERC’s Lisburn campus have been getting their steps up and raising funds for this years’ BBC Children in Need appeal.

Council supports tenth anniversary of Stuff a Bus Campaign

Ashleigh Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:23:44 GMT

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is once again supporting Translink’s award-winning Stuff a Bus campaign, encouraging residents to help ensure that no one across Northern Ireland goes hungry this Christmas.

Larne Grammar School pupils take part in pop up park project

Philip Cartmill — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:21:19 GMT

Larne Grammar School's Year 12 Wellbeing Group enjoyed the opportunity to put their horticulture skills to the test at the 'Pop Up Park' on Larne Main Street.

Larne Grammar School pupils take part in pop up park project

Philip Cartmill — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:15:17 GMT

Larne Grammar School's Year 12 Wellbeing Group enjoyed the opportunity to put their horticulture skills to the test at the 'Pop Up Park' on Larne Main Street.

As Derry says goodbye to ‘Gaia’ - here comes ‘The Sun’

John Dunbar — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:13:49 GMT

Artist Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ - a seven-metre 3D sculpture of planet Earth – has mesmerised visitors at Derry’s Guildhall throughout the Derry Halloween Festival.

Young Co Antrim runners race into action as Flahavan’s League returns

John Dunbar — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:12:45 GMT

Celebrating its 20th year, the Athletics NI Primary School Cross Country League got off to a flying start at Antrim Forum, as young athletes from across Co Antrim took part in the first round of the landmark season.

100 people in Northern Ireland needed for major UK study into life after weight loss

Sonya Cassidy — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:11:43 GMT

People across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to share their personal experiences of significant weight loss as part of a major UK-wide study looking beyond the numbers on the scales to understand how weight loss affects everyday life.

Online safety now viewed as an essential life skill by Northern Ireland parents

Niamh Campbell — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:10:24 GMT

Four in five parents of primary school age children in Northern Ireland (80%) say they view learning to use the internet safely as essential a life skill as learning how to swim.

Council supports tenth anniversary of Stuff a Bus Campaign

Ashleigh Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:09:39 GMT

Asda colleague recognised for outstanding support of Tourette’s community

John Dunbar — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:08:13 GMT

A colleague at Northern Ireland’s ‘first Tourette’s friendly’ store has been recognised for “helping to change lives” of people with the condition.

SERC students step out for Children in Need

Fidelma Glass — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:06:52 GMT

Students from the Level 2 Traineeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development at SERC’s Lisburn Campus have been getting their steps up and raising funds for this years’ BBC Children in Need appeal.

Declan Lawn joins Tour Guides NI for 10-year milestone

Lawrence Duffy — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:05:15 GMT

Leading professional tour guiding body Tour Guides NI (TGNI) is celebrating its 10th birthday this month with the announcement of Declan Lawn, co-creator of BBC TV drama Blue Lights, as its first Honorary President.

Christmas switch-on events across Antrim and Newtownabbey

Ashleigh Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:03:43 GMT

Meet Ant and Tech - SRC’s new robotic double act

Southern Regional College — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:01:20 GMT

From a mix of movie related names, puns on computer terms, Southern Regional College’s (SRC) robots, a Unitree G1 and Unitree G1 Educational (EDU) model have finally received their names.

SERC apprentices head to SkillBuild National Final and WorldSkills UK Final competitions

Fidelma Glass — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:17 GMT

Six apprentices are heading off to represent South Eastern Regional College in two major competitions which will bring together the top talent from across the UK.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council launches Skills and Development Fund

Ashleigh Erwin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:59:26 GMT

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Charlie Biggs-Thomas — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:52:13 GMT

The most common things that unite different generations are family, sport and food - while politics and social media are the most divisive.

Gen Zs are so time-poor they are listening to voice notes at double speed

Martin Winter — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:49:44 GMT

Gen Zs are so time-poor they are listening to voice notes and other media at double speed, a study has found.

Eleanor Donaldson put on sex offender’s register after trial of facts

Jonathan McCambridge — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:23:07 GMT

Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, has been placed on the sex offenders’ register for five years and given a three-year supervision and treatment order (STO) by a judge at Newry Crown Court.

Reports of shooting in Limavady were man shooting vermin, PSNI say

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:12:48 GMT

Reports of shooting in Limavady have turned out to be a man shooting vermin, the PSNI have said.

‘Mum will always be part of our Christmas’: Tullylish man honours mother’s memory through Evora Hospice’s Light Up A Life appeal

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:01:22 GMT

A Tullylish man whose mother was cared for by Evora Hospice is encouraging local families to remember or celebrate someone special this Christmas through the hospice’s annual Light Up A Life appeal.

Shelbourne Motors founder Fred Ward honoured with lifetime achievement award at Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2026

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:43:50 GMT

Co Armagh businesses delivered a standout performance at this year’s Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2026, securing seven prestigious titles across Portadown and Craigavon, headlined by a Lifetime Achievement Award for Shelbourne Motors founder Fred Ward.

Tree surgeon who was more than three times over the legal drink driving limit, said he was only going to a shop for cigarettes

Craigavon Court Reporter — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:55:41 GMT

A Co Down man, who was three-and-a-half times over the drink driving limit, said he was only going to a shop for cigarettes.

East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley calls for action following publication of Domestic Homicide Review

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:49:50 GMT

East Londonderry DUP MLA Maurice Bradley has called for the lessons from a newly published Domestic Homicide Review to be translated into meaningful action.

How far does £50 go at TK Maxx when you’ve still got three Christmas presents to buy?

Marc Reeves — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:45:55 GMT

A skincare set, a coffee maker and a planetarium projector came to £49.96 delivered. One toy swap cuts £7 off the bill.

Larne Grammar and Larne High School students explore future careers through industry site visits

The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:35:35 GMT

Students from Larne schools have been given a unique opportunity to explore future career pathways through a series of behind-the-scenes company visits.

Police attend the scene of a reported shooting in Limavady

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:34:10 GMT

Police are currently on the scene in an area of Limavady after reports of shots being fired.

IN PICTURES:Coleraine Grammar School pupils take to stage in exciting production of School of Rock

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:15:01 GMT

Coleraine Grammar School is preparing to rock the stage in the Humphreys Hall as pupils step into the spotlight in its exciting production of School of Rock.

Global Energy Storage Colloquium brings international experts together in Xiamen

Ailsa Marshall — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:05:01 GMT

Hosted by HiTHIUM, the inaugural three-day event brought together leading academics, researchers and industry representatives to explore advances in battery materials, energy storage technologies, power systems and industrial innovation.

Extension to Antrim and Newtownabbey's shopfront improvement scheme approved

Michelle Weir and Local Democracy Reporter — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:33:29 GMT

A proposed extension to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s £100k Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme has been approved.

EcoFlow brings plug-in solar to more UK homes

Ailsa Marshall — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:20:59 GMT

EcoFlow, which offers portable power and renewable energy solutions, has officially launched its STREAM Plug-in Solar Kit in the UK, giving more households the opportunity to generate their own electricity without the cost and complexity traditionally associated with rooftop solar.

Fab photos of Christmas lights being switched on in Ballymena and Broughshane between 2006 and 2015

Helena McManus — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:20:38 GMT

Take a trip down memory lane with these fab photos from the Ballymena Times archive

Portadown play park work to kick off £2.3m programme across ABC Borough

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:12:07 GMT

Work is due to begin at Abercorn play park in Portadown on Monday, November 23 as the first project in a major programme of investment to upgrade play facilities across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough.

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:57:14 GMT

The new By Coleen collection features sparkle tops, dresses and cosy layers, with affordable pieces for taking your look from work to Christmas drinks.

Sparks coming from car's flat tyre led to drink-related detection for Larne man

Ballymena Court Reporter — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:46:25 GMT

A drink-related detection came to light after a car with a flat tyre "with sparks coming from the wheel" was spotted in the Larne area, a court has heard.

The Adam Foundation launches UK Ramadan campaign from COP31: ‘Our Planet, Our Responsibility’

Ailsa Marshall — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:29:03 GMT

In an appeal to UK Muslim communities, the UK-based Adam Foundation has today launched a new environmental campaign from COP31, encouraging communities to take practical action to help protect the planet.

Road racing stars join Charley Boorman at premiere of North West 200 ‘Bigger, Better, Faster’ film

By The Newsroom — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:23:31 GMT

The great and the good of road racing assembled for a red-carpet film premiere of the Charley Boorman-directed North West 200 film ‘Bigger, Better, Faster’.

Two PSNI officers sacked over ‘utterly despicable’ treatment of vulnerable people they had been tasked to assist

Jonathan McCambridge — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:47:16 GMT

A police officer in Northern Ireland who recorded a video of a woman with learning difficulties in bed while making sexualised comments has been sacked.

Stacey Solomon says nothing beats GHD as she gushes over hair curler she’s buying herself for Christmas

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:56:50 GMT

Stacey Solomon, who has just returned to our TV screens in a new series of her reality show Stacey & Joe, was so impressed by the results of this GHD beauty tool that she's planning to treat herself to it for Christmas.

Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey launches official Amazon store with festive jumpers and decorations

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:51:51 GMT

From a huge outdoor inflatable to a musical snow globe and festive jumpers, here's what fans can buy.

This is my one-stop shop for Christmas gifts for everyone on my list without needing a huge budget

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:43:36 GMT

From beauty to fashion and toys to tech, TK Maxx is my go-to shop every year for everyone on my Christmas gift list.

Editorial: Youth benefit plans are radical but stakes are high for a generation of young people

Editorial — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:12:26 GMT

News Letter editorial on Friday November 13 2026

Coleraine school recognised for its commitment to positive mental health

By The Newsroom — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:32:51 GMT

A Coleraine school has been recognised for its commitment to positive mental health at AWARE NI’s fourth Investors in Mental Health Awards.

Belfast High School pupils awarded music bursary through scheme honouring legacy of Joan Christie

Helena McManus — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:25:55 GMT

Two pupils from Belfast High School have each been given a £1,000 Music Bursary Award through a scheme honouring the legacy of the late Mrs Joan Christie.

Former PSNI station in Moira to reopen as SuperValu in New Year

Donal McMahon and Local Democracy Reporter — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:40:27 GMT

A former Co Down PSNI station is to reopen as a new SuperValu store in the New Year.

Co Antrim: 75-year-old motorist did 'motorway speed' in 40mph zone

Antrim Court Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:44:16 GMT

A 75-year-old man who is a carer for his wife was speeding because he was concerned about her welfare at home, a court was told.

Dervock woman did double speed limit whilst 'going home to make husband's dinner'

Antrim Court Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:28 GMT

A woman who hit a speed of 59mph in a 30mph zone in Mosside in north Antrim was "going home to make my husband's dinner".

Motorcyclist doing 101mph 'had accelerated to overtake a car' on M1 motorway at Dungannon

Mid Ulster Court Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:14:40 GMT

A motorcyclist detected travelling at 101mph on the M1 motorway at Dungannon has been given a six-week disqualification at the local magistrates court.