Mid and East Antrim Borough Council boss demanded an apology from Alliance councillor after accusation that questions on procedure were not answered

House martins and swallows are our constant companions, whether snapping up fluttering mayflies in the car park of Glencar Waterfall during a downpour, or swooping from the eaves of The Shandon Hotel overlooking Marble Hill Strand beach in Donegal,

Vanessa Whyte, in her 40s, and her two children James and Sarah died in a shooting in Northern Ireland, police confirmed. A fourth person, a man, remains in a serious condition in hospital. Superintendent Robert McGowan confirmed that all four people suffered gun shot wounds.

A bonfire topped with an effigy of a migrant boat. Homes set alight. During the Troubles, similar tactics were used to target Irish Catholics in the territory.

Tomorrow, Saturday July 25, will bring sunshine and showers for most of the day. Southeastern areas are most likely to stay dry, clouding over in the north and west later on Saturday. Maximum temperature of around 21C.

The IDA Bermuda Select football team has traveled to Northern Ireland to compete in the SuperCupNI, marking the academy’s fourth consecutive appearance at the international youth football tournament.

Linfield Women have pulled off a sensational swoop that will hugely enhance their League title challenge – just 24 hours after hitting the top of the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership table.

The charity has expressed concerns that the Twinbrook area of Dunmurry in Belfast and parts of Lagan Valley in Lisburn have limited access to the life-saving equipment compared to other parts of Northern Ireland. It is urging members of the community to apply for funding.

By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

The Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore cluster (NIMO) honoured at Maritime UK Awards for driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth across coastal communities