BBC Radio Ulster presenters Anna Curran and Eve Blair BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle is set to refresh its weekend programming with a vibrant new schedule starting in May 2025, featuring both familiar voices and exciting newcomers. The revamp includes a mix of established favourites and innovative strands designed to cater to …
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Royal Mail has revealed images of eight striking illustrations capturing the spirit of well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore. The images feature: Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, a grindylow and a selkie.The stamps were illustrated by London-based artist …
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Detectives in Cookstown investigating reports of theft of mail have carried out a search of a property in the Maghera area during a search on Friday, March 14th. Officers seized electrical items following a search of a property in the Knockcloghrim area of Maghera. A 26-year-old man has been arrested …
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to write to Royal Mail amid concerns of the prioritisation of parcel delivery over letters which has led to people missing out on long-awaited medical appointments and other important notifications. The matter was raised at the most recent meeting by Sinn Féin Councillor Sheamus Greene, …
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North Antrim MP Jim Allister with staff at Royal Mail Delivery Office in Ballymena. Jim Allister MP visited postal workers at Ballymena Delivery Office on Thursday to find out more about what it takes to deliver letters and parcels in the peak Christmas period. Christmas is Royal Mail’s busiest period, …
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to multiple calls for assistance on Saturday morning and early afternoon (23 November) as Storm Bert arrived in the province. Heavy overnight rainfall combined with melting snowfall from Thursday and Friday, made for difficult conditions for motorists this morning. Between 8.00am and …
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There’s a major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for some next week. To begin with, high pressure remains in charge, bringing cloudy conditions for many with the possibility of fog overnight. Tomorrow is a similar day, …
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With just under six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers, Santa. For over 60 years, Royal Mail has been helping to make Christmas wishes come true by sending children’s letters to the North Pole. Now …
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