Confirmation that the North West 200 will return this year has been hailed as "fantastic news" by local traders expecting a "full uplift" from the thousands of visitors expected.
All motorcycle events had been cancelled back in February due to rising insurance costs, but it was announced on Wednesday that a new insurance deal has been agreed to allow the international road race and other meetings, short circuits and trials to take place in 2023.
A revised quote was received by the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) last week, while over £90,000 has been raised through a crowdfunding campaign.
