Family & Money

NI Rate bills set to be issued next week

Rate bills will start to arrive with homes and businesses from the start of next week (3rd April 2023). The bill will set out the amount...

New model of care for pregnant women being rolled out in Northern Ireland

A new model of care which will improve maternity services for women and babies in Northern Ireland is being launched. The new model,...

Government confirms State Pension age set to rise to 67

The Government has confirmed the State Pension age will rise to 67 by the end of 2028, following a review published today. In a statement...

firmus energy customers to benefit from second tariff reduction this year

Customers of Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, will benefit from reduced tariffs in the Ten Towns...

Mayor visits Mid and East Antrim's ‘Social Supermarket’ in Ballymena

Mayor Alderman Noel Williams recently paid a visit tothe ‘Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Club’ – a Social Supermarket, serving the...

Work set to get underway for new play parks in Martinstown and Ahoghill

Fun is on the agenda across the borough as Mid and East Antrim Council continues to seek funding to invest in quality and inclusive play...

James and Grace the most popular NI baby names for births registered in 2022

James and Grace were the most popular first names given to babies in Northern Ireland, for births registered in 2022. This is one of the...

Government confirms date for first £301 cost of living payment

Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. This is...

Ballymoney gets set for carnival colour as Spring Fair returns!

Ballymoney Spring Fair is making a return to the town on April 21st and 22nd - with free family-friendly activities and lots of carnival...

Literature trail taking shape in honour of Co Antrim author Sam McBratney

A Lisburn art and literature trail in honour of a world renowned local children’s author is aiming to boost the city’s tourism with...

A new era for Portrush Recreation Grounds opening in coming weeks!

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is looking forward to the completion of a major regeneration project at Portrush Recreation...

20,000 households still to redeem £600 energy voucher and time is running out!

Post Office is urging the approximately 20,000 households (around 4%) who have not yet redeemed their £600 energy vouchers to do so. More...

After three years Belfast’s HMS Caroline reopens with new historic collection returned

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is delighted to announce that HMS Caroline, one of Belfast’s leading visitor attractions and...

Free Mother’s Day recipe book that shows what really happens when kids take to the kitchen

Mother’s Day. The one day of the year when mums and mother figures get a lie-in and are treated to breakfast in bed,...