Fermanagh and Omagh District Council18 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 202515 Nov 2025Where can I see Christmas lights switch-ons in Northern Ireland?It's six weeks to go until Christmas - where can you see the lights be switched on across Northern Ireland?15 Nov 20259 Aug 2025Dog foul fines top £50k as DNA database exploredCouncils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.9 Aug 20256 May 2025Council chief apologises after gender ruling statementIt comes as Fermanagh and Omagh Council says it is "developing guidance" around the use of same-sex female facilities.6 May 202514 Feb 2025How much are your district rates after rise?Belfast City Council has the highest percentage uplift of 5.99%, while Ards and North Down and Causeway Coast and Glens came in the lowest at 3.65%.14 Feb 20257 Dec 2024Widespread disruption as Storm Darragh hitsAn amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.7 Dec 20246 Dec 2024Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm DarraghBelfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.6 Dec 202415 Nov 2024Northern Ireland set to light up for Christmas Councils are preparing to switch on the twinkly lights - find out when and where in your area.15 Nov 202419 Sep 2024Council business behind closed doors 'damages public trust'Councils say they follow local government legislation to decide when the doors are closed to the public.19 Sep 2024...