Mid Ulster

There will be a road closure at Chapel Street in Cookstown from Friday, June 27 for planned works | Google

Diversions in place as roadworks get underway in Cookstown

Orange Order are holding demonstrations in Coagh and Maghera next month | National World

Coagh and Maghera prepare to host annual Twelfth of July celebrations

Winners of the Federation of Master Builders Sustainability Award are, from left: joint directors of Setanta Construction, Mark and Niall Gribbin with Eddie Weir, Eddie Weir PCIAT PPCIAT, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Picture: released by Setanta Construction.

Success for Setanta Construction at 2025 Northern Ireland Master Builder Awards

An artist's impression of what the larger Home Bargains store will look like. Credit: Mid Ulster planning portal

Home Bargains store to double in size following green light from planners

Players take part in VE/VJ 80th anniversary celebration event on Saturday 10th May. Mid Ulster Gaming Club was awarded a £1,430 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to buy new equipment and prizes for their annual tournament.

Communities across Mid Ulster strengthened through National Lottery funding

The Farm Families Health Checks team with respiratory nurses, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and Bryan Monson, HSENI. CREDIT NHSCT

Farm Families Health Check team for Ballymoney Show

Magherafelt road traffic victim Tony Wright had a passion for running | Magherafelt Harriers Club

Friends describe Magherafelt road victim Tony Wright as 'a great fella'

Mid Ulster District Council is going to arrange a meeting with mobile phone operators in light of ongoing issues being reported by residents throughout the local authority area. Picture: Pixabay

Councillors seek to raise residents' mobile phone issues with network operators

Roadworks expected to take place on the hardshoulder of Glenshane Road, Castledawson, next week | Google

Keep an eye out for these roadworks in Magherafelt and Cookstown

Cllr Barry Monteith wants the NI Housing Executive to list areas in Mid Ulster where registered sex offenders may be housed. Credit: Google Photo: Google

Meeting sought with NIHE to address concerns over housing of sex offenders

Some of the community-minded residents of Granville who organised their own Big Spring Clean in late March. Photo: Mark Robinson

Mid Ulster's young litter-pickers praised for Big Spring Clean efforts

Nijole Vaiciene. Photo provided by PSNI

Police issue appeal over missing person last seen in Co Tyrone

Police can be contacted on 101. Photo: Pacemaker

Police appeal over collision thought to have involved two Peugeots

Cllr Denise Johnston. Photo: Denise Johnston

Minister’s bus safety pledge

Councillor John McNamee. Picture: Mid Ulster District Council

Councillor condemns 'threats' to workers putting up Irish-English signs

Police in Dungannon are investigating an incident where a member of the public has had their Nissan Qashqai damaged by a wheel which is believed to have come off the trailer of a passing motorist. Picture: Press Eye (stock image).

Police seek witnesses after vehicle damaged by 'wheel coming off trailer'

Mid Ulster District Council Chairman, Cllr Eugene McConnell. Credit: Mid Ulster District Council

Council chair slammed after ‘closing down debate’ on IRA commemoration

The Northern HSC Trust has introduced body-worn cameras for medical staff working in Emergency Departments. Mid Ulster District Council is calling for such provision to be extended to Southern HSC Emergency Departments, including Craigavon Area Hospital. Credit: Google

Councillors support body-worn camera pilot plan in Northern Health Trust area

Cllr Denise Johnston has called for fairness when it comes to booking arrangements at Meadowbank Sports Arena. Credit: Google

Mid Ulster councillor seeks consistency over sports facility booking

Mid Ulster council officers have been asked to fast-track their response to a unique golf outreach offer, which would see Tobermore Golf Academy being involved in some capacity as part of July 2025’s 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Picture: unsplash

Council's progress on The Open tie-in golf offer 'scandalous', claims councillor

Cllr Dominic Molloy (pictured in January 2024 in Dungannon Park, when he was serving as Council Chairman) is keen to promote responsible dog ownership when it comes to dog fouling. Credit: Mid Ulster District Council

Mid Ulster council urged to set up DNA database to tackle dog fouling

Pictured left is the road surface at Broad Street, on the right top of Fairhill | National World

Road surface in Magherafelt town centre compared to 'patchwork quilt'

Road works continue in parts of Mid Ulster in the week ahead | National World

Road and lane closures in Mid Ulster area in the week ahead

Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone | Supplied

McGlone hits out at 'lack of urgency' on tackling algae issues on Lough Neagh

Pictured are the speakers who took part in the UUP's annual AGM followed by an open meeting at Newmills Community Hall | Supplied

Mid Ulster UUP elects new officers at open meeting in Newmills

Northern Regional College staff, Marianne Rocks, Lecturer in Social Care and Early Years, Helen Hampsey, Assistant Curriculum Director, Marie Claire McNally, Lecturer in Hair and Beauty Management, Mark Davison, Lecturer in Built Environment and Sam McIllwaine, Lecturer in IT at the College’s Magherafelt campus.

Northern Regional College expands course offering at Magherafelt Campus

First Minister Michelle O'Neill with Mid Uster MP Cathal Mallaghan official opening the new SInn Féin constituency office in Magherafelt | Supplied

Sinn Féin opens constituency office in Magherafelt town centre

The approved planning application, lodged by Tyrone Husky Rescue, includes the change of use of a stable block. Credit: Mid Ulster planning portal

Mid Ulster planners approve application for husky kennels

Emma Sheerin MLA says those responsible for starting wildfire should be held to account | Supplied

Those who started wildfire at Draperstown should 'be held to account' - Sheerin

Roadworks could lead to some lane closures | National World

Mid Ulster roadworks may cause delays in the week ahead

Colin Woods - Deputy Secretary Transport and Road Asset Management Daniel Healy - DfI Roads Western Division - Divisional Manager Keith Buchanan MLA – Mid Ulster Cllr Eva Cahoon – Cookstown DEA | Supplied

Mid Ulster politicians hit out at 'state of disrepair' of local roads

Linda Dillon MLA | Supplied

Dillon: every child must have access to a pre-school placement

Road works in Mid Ulster area | National World

Roadworks across Mid Ulster may cause delays in the week ahead

Office accommodation in a listed building, itself part of a Georgian row of buildings in Northland Row, Dungannon, is to be turned into 14 apartments. Credit: Google

Georgian town house reverting to 'original residential use' with apartments plan

Workers Party representative Hugh Scullion | Supplied

Workers Party representative calls for safety measures to protect bus passengers

Pictured outside Cookstown Enterprise are Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan NI minister, Fleur Anderson MP, and guests | Supplied

Minister gets to see firsthand incredible work done by Cookstown Enterprise

There will be a lane closure at Drum Road, Cookstown, to allow cutting of trees damaged in recent storm | Google

Motorists in Mid Ulster area can expect some delays in week ahead

Mid Ulster MLA Linda Dillon

Dillon calls for regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments

The entrance to Cookstown High School at Molesworth Street | Google

Pupils have been crossing busy road in Cookstown without supervision for months

The team from McNicholl Caravans Ltd, The Loup, pictured at Women in Business 2025 Northern Ireland Awards | Supplied

McNicholl Caravans recognised for its outstanding customer service

Dual-language English-Irish street signage is going to be provided at Pinewood Manor, Ballygawley. Credit: Google

More English-Irish street signs approved for Mid Ulster

A mobile vehicle examination station was set up at Tamnamore park and ride. Picture: PSNI

Police warn of crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles in Mid Ulster