Ralph Hewitt

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Housing association tells residents to leave homes ahead of protest Getty ImagesA letter was sent to residents from Arbour Housing (stock image)A housing association has warned its residents to leave their homes and take measures to protect their properties ahead of a planned protest in County Armagh.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Ralph Hewitt

Arbour Housing's letter to residents also said they should take measures to "secure your property and belongings". A poster promoting the protest, which has been shared widely on social media, said it is "time to take a stand" and "stop welcoming these illegal migrant gangs". It added that a planned demonstration on Tuesday was a "no show due to the short notice". Groups sharing details of the protest on social media said it will be "peaceful".

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Home heating oil and fuel prices drop to 2021 levelsGetty ImagesAround two-thirds of homes in Northern Ireland use home heating oilThe price of home heating oil and fuel in Northern Ireland is at its lowest level since 2021, and the advice is to buy now – if you are able. The average price of 500 litres of home heating oil is £258.78, a litre of petrol costs 128.7p and diesel is 133.4p per litre, according to Consumer Council NI's (CCNI) weekly price checker.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Mourne Wall repairs to cost £650k after Storm Éowyn Dave SomervilleThe Mourne Wall saw 63 collapses due to Storm Éowyn, including on this section between Slieve Donard and Slieve CommedaghMonths after Storm Éowyn left a trail of destruction across Northern Ireland, NI Water has said it will cost approximately £650,000 to repair the damage it caused to the Mourne Wall.

Mar 9, 2025 | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Rugby-mad boy is Ulster mascot after emergency surgeryGetty ImagesOllie Smyth has been diagnosed with the lifelong condition cystinuriaA rugby-mad Lurgan boy was given the chance of a lifetime to present the man of the match award to Ulster's James McNabney after undergoing emergency kidney surgery. Seven-year-old Ollie Smyth has been diagnosed with the rare, lifelong condition cystinuria, that sees an increased risk of kidney stones.