Newcastle County Down8 days agoTree which weathered 150 years on coastal front wins awardThe wych elm has been growing on the central promenade in Newcastle, County Down for 150 years8 days ago8 days agoThe bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the YearIt is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.8 days ago4 Sept 2026Licensing laws, VAT and festivals- has it been a bumper season for tourism?Tourism NI says that "the vast majority of tourism businesses are largely optimistic" but what do businesses say?4 Sept 202622 Jul 2026Tree which survived WW2 plane crash up for awardTrees from Rutland, East Sussex, County Durham and Devon are all up for the prize.22 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Summer holidays: Juggling, budgeting and imaginationThe tax charged on children's meals, arts and other family attractions has been reduced to 5% over the summer months. 19 Jul 202625 May 2026Cross-border ferry suspension 'a loss' for tourismBusinesses based around Carlingford Lough say they will lose custom with no sailings this year.25 May 202620 May 2026'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortuneKing Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland. 20 May 202628 Apr 2026Firefighting efforts continue overnight in the Mourne MountainsNIFRS is continuing to tackle wildfires in the Ballagh Road, Newcastle, and Sandbank Road, Hilltown, areas of the mountains.28 Apr 202619 Apr 2026One hug at a time: How one man is handing out kindnessNiall Donnan is making it his mission to offer strangers hugs, while documenting it on social media. 19 Apr 2026...
