18,000 homes without power after snow
Published: Saturday, 23 March 2013
Around 18,000 homes and businesses remain without power in Northern Ireland following severe snowstorms, and around 1,000 customers are without water.
Urgent travel warning amid heavy snow
Published: Friday, 22 March 2013
Police have issued an urgent warning to motorists not to travel anywhere in Northern Ireland "unless absolutely necessary" after a blackout swept across the greater Belfast area during the ongoing snowstorm.
Amber warning for snow on Friday
Published: Thursday, 21 March 2013
An amber weather warning is in place for Friday as heavy snow is expected to hit Northern Ireland overnight.
Historic IRA 'moon car' restored
Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2013
A Lisburn man has restored an infamous car used by the IRA in a series of hit and run attacks against British forces nearly a century ago.
Dip in Metro bus ratings
Published: Friday, 15 March 2013
The Consumer Council in Northern Ireland is calling for Metro bus services to improve, after its customer ratings dropped for a third time in a row.
Commemorative tickets for upgraded line
Published: Thursday, 14 March 2013
Exclusive commemorative train tickets will be presented to the first 500 passengers travelling on the renovated train line between Londonderry and Coleraine when it reopens later this month.
Twitter trafficwatch service launched
Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2013
The government has launched its new @TrafficwatchNI Twitter account.
High court judge set to quash A5 upgrade
Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2013
A High Court judge intends to quash a decision to press ahead with a new £330m dual carriageway project, it has been revealed.
Two escape injury in Dublin runway crash
Published: Thursday, 07 March 2013
Two pilots have escaped injury after their small cargo flight crash-landed at Dublin Airport, disrupting the main runway for a time on Thursday morning.
DUP MP secures Kia Provo name change
Published: Tuesday, 05 March 2013
A DUP MP has raised concerns in the House of Commons over car-maker Kia naming a concept super-mini the 'Provo' - tabling a motion, which has since been successful, calling for the name to be changed.
Kia defends new 'Provo' car
Published: Monday, 04 March 2013
Korean car-maker Kia has been forced to defend the naming of its new super-mini, after unveiling the 'Provo' concept car just in time for the International Geneva Motor Show.
Belfast commuters 'angriest' in UK
Published: Monday, 25 February 2013
Commuters across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK are clocking up enough miles every year to take them to New York and back again, a survey has found - with Belfast commuters said to be the angriest in the UK.
Belfast International Airport may be sold
Published: Sunday, 24 February 2013
Belfast International Airport may be put up for sale by its Spanish owner.
Pump price hike blamed on stock market
Published: Friday, 22 February 2013
As Northern Ireland motorists continue to pay the highest pump prices in the UK, a motoring organisation has blamed stock market speculation on the latest surge in petrol prices.
Cyclists against taxi use of bus lanes
Published: Thursday, 21 February 2013
Cyclists have held a protest in Belfast against a proposal to allow private hire taxis to use city bus lanes.
Omagh bridge installation goes awry
Published: Wednesday, 20 February 2013
The installation of a bridge costing thousands of pounds over a river in Omagh, Co Tyrone has had to be aborted after it warped before it was put in place.
Police arrest 273 winter drink drivers
Published: Wednesday, 20 February 2013
A total of 273 motorists were found to be driving while over the alcohol limit during the last winter season.
City traffic slowest on Ormeau Road
Published: Tuesday, 19 February 2013
The Ormeau Road has the slowest morning rush hour traffic in Belfast, according to Road Service figures.
Ballymena's Wrightbus seals £30m deal
Published: Thursday, 14 February 2013
Ballymena-based coachbuilders Wrightbus have secured a substantial order for 179 buses, understood to be worth around £30m.
'Weaknesses' in DRD contracts probe
Published: Tuesday, 12 February 2013
The Department for Regional Development failed to sufficiently investigate serious allegations of favouritism in awarding contracts, a report has found.
Rail link between cities due to reopen
Published: Monday, 11 February 2013
Work on the railway line which links Northern Ireland's two biggest cities is expected to be finished by the end of next month.
Belfast rated popular Valentine's spot
Published: Monday, 11 February 2013
Belfast has ranked among the most popular locations for Valentine's Day getaways, beating traditional romantic spots such as Venice or Paris.
Yellow warning for more NI snow
Published: Thursday, 07 February 2013
A yellow warning is in place for more snow in Northern Ireland.
M1 motorway closed after lorry fire
Published: Wednesday, 06 February 2013
The M1 motorway has been closed in both directions between Moira and Lurgan after a lorry caught fire on Wednesday evening.
Strong gales follow snowfall in NI
Published: Tuesday, 05 February 2013
Strong gales battered coastal areas after parts of Northern Ireland woke up to a blanket of snow on Tuesday morning.
Services mark Princess Victoria sinking
Published: Thursday, 31 January 2013
Memorial services to mark the 60th anniversary of the sinking of the MV Princess Victoria were held in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Thursday.
Ryanair must reimburse volcano costs
Published: Thursday, 31 January 2013
Ryanair has been told by a European Court that it must pay compensation for costs incurred by passengers during the 2010 Icelandic ash cloud.
Windsurfer rescued on Lough
Published: Wednesday, 30 January 2013
A windsurfer has been rescued after getting into trouble on Carlingford Lough.
Pair face £1,500 bilking charges
Published: Wednesday, 30 January 2013
A man and woman have been charged with stealing more than £1,500 worth of fuel from stations across Northern Ireland.
Belfast bus lane work begins
Published: Monday, 28 January 2013
Motorists are being asked to allow more time for their journeys, after work on Belfast's new bus lanes got underway on Monday evening.
Ice and rain warnings continue for NI
Published: Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Icy conditions are expected to continue overnight across Northern Ireland, making conditions difficult for motorists throughout Wednesday and well into Thursday morning.
Officer on grounded ship was asleep
Published: Tuesday, 22 January 2013
The senior officer of a cargo ship which ran aground shortly after leaving Northern Ireland was found asleep in bed.
Heavy snow causes travel disruption
Published: Monday, 21 January 2013
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journey after heavy snowfall caused severe travel disruption in parts of Northern Ireland, including the M1, on Monday night.
Motorists warned of icy road conditions
Published: Saturday, 19 January 2013
Motorists are being advised to take care on the roads overnight as icy road conditions are expected across Northern Ireland.
Snow causing NI disruption amid alert
Published: Friday, 18 January 2013
Heavy snow has fallen across parts of Northern Ireland on Friday, amid an amber alert - the second highest warning level used by the Met Office.

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