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Irish Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Filming underway in Northern Ireland for Hope Street series five
THE cast and crew of Hope Street are back in Northern Ireland this month as filming begins on series five of the BBC's popular drama. Donaghadee, on the Co. Down coastline, is being transformed into the fictional Port Devine once again for the show, which is based on a close-knit community where the local police team solves a crime in each episode. For series five sees two new faces join the cast. Constable Donal Gallagher, played by Cameron Cuffe, and Doctor Sasha Cookson, played by Jenn Murray are the newest recruits to the series. Jenn Murray and Cameron Cuffe have joined Hope Street for series five (Pic: Press Eye) The latest instalment will also see the show reach a milestone, as it will mark its 50th episode. 'Hope Street captures the humour and warmth of this place perfectly and it has been great to see it strike a chord with audiences across the UK,' Mary McKeagney, Commissioning Editor at BBC Northern Ireland, said. 'It's a real milestone for all involved to hit episode 50 and we're very proud of what the series has achieved,' she added. 'As ever, we're grateful for the continued collaboration with BBC Daytime and Britbox International, and the support of Northern Ireland Screen, which makes this all possible.' Filming id underway on Hope Street series five (Pic: Press Eye) Among those returning for the new eight-part series are Kerri Quinn, played by Marlene Pettigrew, Tara Lynne O'Neill, played by Eve Dunlop and Aaron McCusker, played by Clint Devine-Dunwoody. Helen Munson, Commissioning Editor, BBC Daytime, said it was 'a joy' to be back working on the series again. 'We are back for series five in beautiful Port Devine,' she said. 'It's a joy to be working again with Long Story and the cast and crew in Northern Ireland who all bring the characters of Hope Street to life so beautifully.' See More: BBC, Donaghadee, Down, Hope Street, Northern Ireland
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Balmoral Show: Sheep shearing, cattle judging, and show jumping under way on opening day
Live | Thousands of visitors are flocking to the 156th edition of the Balmoral Show, being held across the next four days at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, it is Northern Ireland's largest agri-food event and will feature over 600 trade stands. Over 100,000 people are expected to enjoy the show, which also includes livestock competitions from showjumping to sheepshearing, vintage machinery and live music, between Wednesday and Saturday, 14-17 May. Catch some of today's highlights by following our live blog below. 10 minutes ago Katie Nallon wins the 1.35m RUAS national championship 16 minutes ago Llamas in the house! 24 minutes ago DUP MLA Edwin Poots meets some new friends... 35 minutes ago Young Farmer Club of Ulster sheering competition fully under way 46 minutes ago The winner doesn't look too pleased, though... 52 minutes ago 🐑 1st place in the Beltex category! Plenty of kit on display for the next generation of farmers Today 10:39 AM Quite the selection of hats on display at this stall 🎩 Today 10:37 AM Irish Moiled Cattle getting judged now Today 10:28 AM Sandbox skills on display Today 10:25 AM Dressed for the occasion Our reporter Abdullah Sabri understood the assignment with today's outfit 🧑🌾 Today 10:08 AM Unlucky! Our man Abdullah had a crack at spin to win at the Ulster Scots stand, but didn't take a top prize. 📖 Today 09:54 AM Today 09:41 AM NI Secretary makes an appearance Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn visits the Ulster Bank stand. . Press Eye Day one of the Balmoral Show. Press Eye Today 09:34 AM National Show Jumping 🏇 It's over to the main horse ring now as 'Tokyo Drift' and her owner make leaps and bounds. Today 09:28 AM Beef Shorthorn podium time! Beef Shorthorns secure podiums spots at the cattle ring breeding competition with first (#313) and second (#321) place. Today 09:23 AM The cattle judging has begun! Dexter cattle, once an endangered species, are now lining up to be analysed by a judge. He's the looking for the proportions and mannerisms of the cow to match the breed. Today 09:17 AM Our reporter is on the ground Our man Abdullah Sabri has arrived and will be keeping us up to date with all the going on! Today 09:15 AM The gates are open! PressEye Live Blog Software
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Michael Dunlop, Alastair Seeley and Dean Harrison lead the charge for Superbike supremacy at North West 200
-Credit:STEPHEN DAVISON Glenn Irwin's absence from the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 means there will be a new Superbike winner at the Triangle circuit for the first time in eight years. Irwin has dominated the class winning the last eleven Superbike races on the north coast but the Carrickfergus rider will not be participating in this year's event leaving the three premier class races at Ireland's largest road race wide open, with sunny weather predicted for the entire week with practice getting underway this morning. Local hero Michael Dunlop has expressed his desire to reclaim victory on the 8.9 mile course, following his recent win on his new M1000RR BMW at the Cookstown 100. READ MORE: Supersport race and meeting abandoned due to 'severe and catastrophic' 11-rider crash at first turn READ MORE: North West 200 road closures for 2025 event Dunlop, who hasn't tasted victory at Portrush since 2016, has made significant changes to his machinery for 2025. He has switched from a Yamaha R6 to a Ducati V2 Panigale in the Supersport class and chosen BMW power for the Superbike and Superstock classes. The Ballymoney man is set to debut a superbike-spec version of the M1000RR when qualifying for the three-day event begins this morning. With the weather forecast promising a dry, sunny week, the competition is expected to be fierce as Dunlop faces tough opposition in his quest for victory. Glenn Irwin celebrates his first NW200 Superbike win back in 2017 -Credit:Philip Magowan / PressEye Alastair Seeley, the most successful rider in the history of the north coast event, is expected to be one of Dunlop's biggest challengers. He returns to the NW200 fray after a 2024 sabbatical as he was unable to secure suitable machinery. The 45-year-old will compete in the Superbike and Superstock classes on an SMS/Nicholl Oils Racing M1000RR BMW, as well as the Supersport races on a CD Racing by MSS Performance ZXR 636 Kawasaki. As the record holder at Ireland's premier road racing event, he is aiming for his 30th victory at the event where he secured his first win in 2008. The Carrickfergus rider expressed his enthusiasm, stating: "Sometimes a year's wait can be worth it because it makes you even hungrier to put on a good show. I will be leaving nothing on the table now that we have bikes that are good enough to do the job." Honda Racing's Dean Harrison, who has achieved five podium finishes at the NW200 in the past two seasons but has yet to secure a victory, will be competing in the Superbike, Superstock, and Supersport classes this year, with seven opportunities to make a breakthrough. "I suppose not winning at the North West has been down to my lack of commitment on the coast road on the last lap," the Yorkshireman said. "I need to be more aggressive, to get myself into the right place at the right time because you can be part of a big train slipstreaming on the straights and you can go from first to sixth on that last lap." 8TEN Racing's Peter Hickman and Davey Todd are also setting their sights on their first North West 200 Superbike victory. However, they face a race against time to get their new Superbike and Superstock-spec M1000RR BMWs ready for the high-speed showdown at Portrush. Todd celebrated three victories in last year's Supersport and Superstock races, while Hickman took home two wins in the Supertwin races on a Swan Yamaha. This year, Todd will be riding a CBR600RR Honda in Milenco Padgett's colours in the smaller capacity classes, while Hickman will be on a Supersport-spec Triumph and a R7 Yamaha in the 'Twins class. However, with the road racing season fast approaching, neither rider has had much time to test or race laps on their new 2025 mounts, which is far from ideal preparation for the NW200 speed fest. Former North West winner Ian Hutchinson will join Cork's Mike Browne on another pair of BMWs in Michael Laverty's newly formed team. Known as the busiest man in bike racing, the former British Supersport champion from Toomebridge, who is now a MotoGP TV pundit, looks set to have his hands full at Portrush. Former NW200 lap record holder and two-time British Superbike champion, Josh Brookes, is among the top contenders aiming to claim his first NW200 Superbike trophy. This year, Brookes will be riding a Jackson Racing Honda in the premier class events. "I like the course, it's pretty easy to figure out and where the important bits are, but what I like the most is the mass start," said Brookes. "That, for me, is what makes the NW200 both exciting and rewarding. I've been on the podium a few times and I've set lap records, but I want to win one and get that particular box ticked. It's a thorn in my side that I haven't won one. I like racing bikes and I like racing at the NW200, but I want to win as well so that's my focus for coming back in 2025." The 2025 NW200 race is expected to be highly competitive with a wealth of talent and potential winners. Richard Cooper, who has become a specialist of the Triangle course since his North West debut in 2019, is another name to watch. The 42-year-old added a maiden win in the Fraser Homes Supersport race on Alastair Russell's R6 at last year's NW200 to his four previous Supertwin victories at the north coast event with Ryan Farquhar's KMR team and he is staying put with the same teams for 2025. Jamie Coward is set to make a triumphant return to the north coast with his KTS Racing squad after a three-year hiatus. Having previously secured a podium finish at Portrush, Coward will be eyeing a similar outcome in the Supersport and Supertwin classes. Conor Cummins, the Manxman, is gearing up to make an impression as he debuts at NW200 with the RK Racing/Burrows squad team on BMW and Ducati machinery. Meanwhile, Finland's Erno Kostamo is tipped as a contender in the big bike events. MIchael Rutter, seen here leading James Hllier and Erno Kostamo at last year's Briggs Equipment North West 200, has 97 race starts at the north coast event and is set to hit the 100th milestone during 2025 race week -Credit:David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press John McGuinness and Michael Rutter, two seasoned veterans, have certainly earned their NW200 stripes. Rutter is aiming for his 100th race start at this year's event, having competed in 97 races since his debut in 1992. Only Alastair Seeley and 15-time winner Robert Dunlop have had more success at the North West 200 than Rutter, who will ride a BMW in the Superbike races and a R7 Yamaha in the Twins class this week. Honda Racing's McGuinness, who made his debut two years after Rutter, will be hoping to replicate last year's success when he received the day's loudest cheer as he ascended the rostrum after finishing third in the CP Hire Superstock race. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
Belfast Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Large crowds attend annual May Day rally in Belfast
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 3rd May 2025 General view the annual May Day rally in Belfast city centre organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. This years' annual May Day rally met in Writers' Square before completing a colourful parade through the city centre celebrating trade union unity, resilience and diversity before returning to Donegall Street. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 1st May 2025 General view the annual May Day rally in Belfast city centre organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. This years' annual May Day rally met in Writers' Square before completing a colourful parade through the city centre celebrating trade union unity, resilience and diversity before returning to Donegall Street. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Sunday World
26-04-2025
- Sunday World
Woman dies and eight people injured after crash involving lorry and two cars
Eight other people were taken to hospital for treatment The Portaferry Road was closed following a serious road traffic collision. Photo: Pacemaker Emergency services at the scene on Portaferry Road, outside Newtownards in Co Down. Photo: Jonathan Porter/PressEye A woman has died following a road traffic collision in Co Down. The incident happened on the Portaferry Road on Friday 25 April. Police received a report shortly after 10.20am on Friday morning that a red-coloured lorry travelling towards Greyabbey had been involved in a collision with a silver Citroen Berlingo people carrier and a white Audi A3 car travelling in the direction of Newtownards. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Officers attended, alongside colleagues from our partner emergency services. "A passenger in the Citroen Berlingo, a woman aged in her 60s, sadly died at the scene. Eight other people – three men, two women and three children – attended hospital for treatment. The Portaferry Road was closed following a serious road traffic collision. Photo: Pacemaker 'Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries. You can call 101 and quote reference CW 422 25/04/25 or report online at The Portaferry Road, which was closed for most of the day as an examination of the scene continued, has now reopened.
