Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay. Seasonal staff and students on short-term contracts over the Christmas period, including those working in shops, hotels, Christmas markets,...
Moy Park Spreads Holiday Cheer to County Antrim Schools
Moy Park has delighted five County Antrim primary schools with generous £500 donations, bringing a touch of holiday magic to their festive celebrations. This philanthropic initiative forms part of the company's 80th anniversary celebrations, where it sought to express...
PSNI Seize Record £10 Million Cocaine Cache Disguised in Meat Products
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has seized an estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, whilst on routine patrol in the...
UK Government Unveils £299 Support Payment for 8 Million Households Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Around 8 million eligible households across the UK are set to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment in February, as the Government unveiled its plans to reward work, reform welfare and grow the economy. The third of up to three Cost of Living Payments will be...
NI welcomes supply of new nurses & midwives to NI workforce
About 1,000 nurses and midwives are expected to graduate from Northern Ireland universities over the next six months. This includes more than 700 who will take part in winter graduation ceremonies this week at Queen’s University and Ulster University (UU). Having...
Cyclist (45) from Newtownabbey dies in Carrickfergus collision
A 45-year-old cyclist from Newtownabbey has died following a collision with a car on the New Line in Carrickfergus on Sunday (10 December). It happened shortly before 9:30am. Sergeant Green said the cyclist died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The New Line...
Two men in Larne have been taken into custody by detectives investigating a ‘serious assault
Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault that occurred in the Brustin Brae area of Larne in the early hours of Sunday, 27th August have made two arrests. Detective Sergeant McLaughlin said: “Just after 2.40 am, it was reported that a man in his 30s had...
LIVE UPDATES | NI Local Council Election 2023 – Mid & East Antrim
Welcome to Coast Radio Live coverage of the NI Local Council Election 2023 count for Mid & East Antrim. – The count started at 8am this morning – The Count Centre for East Antrim is being held in the Seven Towers Leisure Centre – 40 seats are to be elected for...
Larne store doubles in size to bring thousands of new products and 15 jobs to area
The doors have officially opened at the all-new and improved EUROSPAR Linn Road in Larne, following an impressive extension that has doubled the size of the store, bringing over 2,500 additional products and services to the community, while creating 15 jobs. The...
Inver Park Unfit for European Matches as Larne FC Seeks Alternative Venue
Larne Football Club has announced that Inver Park, their home ground, will be unable to host European competition home games this season. The club received news that Inver Park fell short by just one element of the required certification to accommodate European...