North West

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Davey Todd on the north coast ahead of the Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 5-10. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Todd has sights set on more NW200 wins

New season at Millennium Forum launched

Justice Minister Naomi Long is pictured during a visit to Magilligan Prison where she viewed the ongoing work on a new kitchen and café project and plans for new prisoner accommodation. Included are Beverley Wall, Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, and Gary Milling, Governor of Magilligan Prison. CREDIT DOJ

New kitchen and cafe for Magillian Prison

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Culinary enthusiasts will also be in for a treat this June as Galgorm Collection brings its acclaimed Italian restaurant, Fratelli, to Roe Valley Resort. CREDIT GALGORM COLLECTION

Major investment and rebrand for Roe Park Resort

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

The Millennium Forum has just announced record breaking sales for its Christmas panto, Aladdin, officially marking it as the most successful panto in the theatre’s 24 year history! CREDIT MILLENNIUM FORUM

Millennium Forum's 'genie-us' panto was a record-breaker

Pictured with Economy Minister Conor Murphy are George McKinney, Invest NI (left) and Martin Tierney, Seating Matters (right). CREDIT EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Seating Matters investment to create 62 jobs

Ad Feature Ulster University is more than just a place of learning

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found 36 per cent intend to gift in secret over the festive period.

Giant chalk drawings of Santa have appeared on UK hillsides

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

JACE Clinic founder Dr. John T. Doherty with Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, Sinn Féin

JACE Medical expands clinic facilities with additional £1million investment ahea...

Shania Twain invites 81 year old superfan, Ken, on stage during her set at Lytham Festival.

Watch: Shania Twain invites 81-year-old superfan on stage

Ryan Gibson – in the form of his life going into the North West 200 next week. Picture: Jim McGann Photography.

Flying Ryan aims to celebrate 10 years on road with North West success

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Ian Hutchinson at Millbank Avenue on the Briggs Equipment North West 200 course during a vist to the north coast circuit this week. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

NW200: Hutchinson to mark 20 years of racing

John McGuinness during the opening practice session at the 2023 North West 200. He will mark his 30th anniversary at the NW200 this year.PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

30 years of NW200 memories of McGuinness

If you’ve ever fancied treading the boards in a professional theatrical production, make your way to the Millennium Forum on Friday 12th April from 1-5pm when the North West’s premier theatre will be holding auditions for yet another fabulous Christmas panto, ‘Aladdin’. Credit Millennium Forum

Here's your chance to audition for panto - oh yes, you can!

Jace Medical founder Dr. John T Doherty (centre) with the JACE team at the clinic in Greysteel

Healthcare firm pioneers cardiac care advancements in Ireland

GeoEnergy Discovery Centre Roadshow.

Geothermal roadshow set to ‘rock’ the North Coast and North West

Adrian Margey pictured with some of his work ahead of this weekend's exhibition at Ebrington. Credit Adrian Margey

Exciting Ebrington exhibition for Margey this weekend

Scotland is the most snow affected area in the UK this week.

Met Office maps show when and where snow will hit across the UK

The countdown is on at the Millennium Forum as the cast and crew of this year’s Christmas pantomime get ready for the biggest panto yet! Credit Millennium Forum

The Forum gets ready for a 'giant' panto season

Magherafelt-based contractor Henry Brothers has been awarded a place on the North West Construction Hub Framework (NWCH) for the first time. Credit: Kelvin Boyes

Henry Bros awarded place on the North West Construction Hub Framework

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK

Stephen Fleming from Street Soccer NI is pictured with Bronagh Luke from SPAR NI to receive a cheque for £1,000 as part of SPAR’s Community Cashback Grant Funding for 2023.

SPAR grant for Street Soccer Coleraine project

Section A winner Brendan Murphy of Dungiven

Success for Coleraine man as competitive Squash returns to north west

Chance to audition for Fame

Chance for local youngsters to audition for Fame

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps

A woman holds a basket of goods in a supermarket.

UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south

Ballymena United striker Jamie Davidson battles for possession during their Foyle Cup Under-19's final against Hibernian on Friday night. 2407JM03

Foyle Cup: 31 more great pictures from 2012

The Ballymena United side which faced Hibernian in the Foyle Cup Under-19's final at Ardmore on Friday evening.

Foyle Cup: Memorable images from 2012

Ryan McCready attended a number of events

IN PICTURES: Jubilee celebrations in Fountain, Waterside and Co Londonderry

Stephanie Quigley

Quigley to stand as independent in Assembly elections

Almac team members Denise Jordan, Caroline Trainor, Sarah Quinn,
Christine Black and Naseem Khan show the wide range of roles filled by women in the company.

Almac celebrates International Women's Day

Minister Nichola Mallon is pictured with Juan Rodriguez-Altonaga Martinez (Contracts Manager) and Michael Troughton (Project Director) representing the Contractor Joint Venture of Sacyr, Wills Bros Ltd and Somague.

A6 Dungiven to Londonderry dual carriageway nearing completion

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV?