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.

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.

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.

Online shopping has resumed for Marks & Spencer customers in Northern Ireland, the retailer has said. It comes after M&S experienced a high profile cyber attack earlier this year. The online attack resulted in sensitive system files, which included customer credentials, being stolen.

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.

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.

The 2025 Open Championship may be in the books with deconstruction of temporary stands well underway as Royal Portrush is returned to its natural beauty, but Ian Kerr believes the impact of hosting the tournament will be felt in Northern Ireland for many years to come.

Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a bonfire that featured effigies of migrants in a boat and a banner reading “stop the boats’’ to determine whether it was a hate incident.

Golf's rich history is on full display at the picturesque Royal Portrush — Golfweek's No. 2 rated course in all of Ireland and Northern Ireland.