Darryl Armitage

New perspectives on the people and events that shaped the 1798 Rebellion in Co Down will be explored at a two-day heritage conference taking place in Bangor and Downpatrick on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September.

Resilient and motivated are how the finalists for this year’s YFC Achiever Awards have been described by judges involved in the event organised by The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC).

Leading retailers, Aldi, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, SuperValu/ Centra and Tesco have committed to the principles of a new Horticulture Grower-Retail Charter.

A new set of ambitious targets to drive further environmental and sustainability progress across the UK dairy processing sector has been unveiled by The Dairy Roadmap.

CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s high profile opening show and sale of gimmer shearlings and breeding ewes attracted an increased turnout 4,884 head, up almost 400 on the year, the 4,462 shearlings among them trading to an overall average of £253.31, a tidy rise of £19.40 on the year. (Tuesday, August 25).

The City of Bangor will once again become a hub for literature, creativity and conversation this autumn as Aspects Festival returns from 23 September to 4 October 2026 with a vibrant programme of author talks, poetry events, workshops, performances and an exhibition.

A great entry of 370 calves and weanlings on Thursday 20th August, met an outstanding trade for all types on offer.

Hundreds of visitors came to Shanaghan Hill Farm on Saturday, 22nd August as the Lamb & Local Food Fayre returned for its second year, celebrating local food, farming and community in Co Down.

As the Belfast Giants prepare for their long-awaited return to ice, the club is have confirmed its full roster and the leadership group selected to head up Adam Keefe’s side throughout the 2026/27 season.

Prices rise this week at Lisahally Mart.