The community of Lisburn & Castlereagh came together this evening at the council’s beacon lighting at Hillsborough Fort in Royal Hillsborough to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. LLt of County Down Mr Hamilton lit the beacon with Mayor of Martin & David Burns, CE.

In good company today Down Royal Racecourse races with Ryan Smith sister Julie Watson & Steven McAuley

Thanks for opportunity to act as Day Chairman for today’s BGS Summer Meeting on behalf of Ferm Grassland Club & Ulster Grassland Society 🎤🚌🐂🐄🐑 It was a huge honour and thanks to our host farmers for their input and support #HonoraryFermanaghMan #BGSSM22

Thanks to Ruth Rodgers & Steven McAuley for great coverage in today’s Farming Life of the BGS Summer Meeting in Northern Ireland Thanks again to all our Sponsors #BGSSM22

A reporter asked Downing Street's resident cat Larry if he has asked the prime minister to resign

Hi everyone here's a new page for Rathlin Boat Adventures, please share and follow to help us get going. Hope to see you all onboard soon!

A large crowd gathered in Coleraine town centre earlier today to witness the Accession Proclamation for County Londonderry. The event was led by His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Alison Millar, the High Sheriff, Mr George Glover, and the Mayor, Councillor Ivor Wallace.

Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the work of health and social care staff, firefighters and community representatives who support residents of Rathlin Island. Read ➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-mi…

.Communities NI Minister Deirdre Hargey has visited Ballycastle where she viewed some of the artwork funded through her Department’s revitalise scheme & met the Ballycastle Chamber of Commerce to discuss the town centre's Masterplan and plans for a public realm scheme around the Diamond area.

A Service of Remembrance took place on Rathlin Island yesterday. Traditionally held one week after #RemembranceSunday, a service was held in St Thomas’ Church before the day came to an end with a poignant wreath-laying at sea, close to the wreck of HMS Drake.

A very small number of officers are creating hostility between press and police in NI Office of the Chief Constable training on how to deal with the media is urgently required

Yesterday, Gardaí from the Bridewell arrested a man in Dublin 7 for being in control of a horse drawn vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. He was charged under S6 (1) of Road Traffic Act, and has now appeared before the courts. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Cold start to the day in the Mournes but what a stunning location!

👑 Royal welcome for Duke of Edinburgh Crowds lined the streets in Garvagh as HRH enjoyed a ride in a Victorian Carriage and chatted to local people, before making his way to Downhill, where he sampled local produce and was entertained by a choir. MORE👉 bit.ly/3NVXfyM

The Duke of Edinburgh has been in Northern Ireland this week. Click below to read about HRH's visits including... 🪖 2 RIFLES 👏 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Awards at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens 🌲 Garvagh Forest and Village 🎶 Mussenden Temple

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Northern and Western Health Trusts - Freedom of the Borough - Causeway CGB Council . Altnagelvin Hospital Choir singing "Bridge over Troubled Waters" - how fitting for these wonderful workers. 📸 Steven McAuley

An incredible display of Northern Lights tonight near Dunseverick

.Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy and Dept of Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA visited Limavady today to meet the business community to discuss regional economic priorities and hear how local economic partners are primed to maximise productivity in the Roe Valley area. Read more

The Red Bull Cliff Divers have completed round one on the Causeway Coast!