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The Gallaher Trust funds new initiative to boost innovation in Ballymena
Dr Vicky Kell, Invest NI Director of Innovation, Research and Development, Stephen Scullion, Ballymena Business Centre’s 4i Innovation...
Sep 27, 2021


OLIO volunteers share five million meals with North Antrim community in partnership with Tesco
Food Waste Heroes in North Antrim have helped to prevent more than five million meals from going to waste in the past year, thanks to a...
Sep 26, 2021


County Antrim hotel receives prestigious industry award
Luxury four-star Dunadry Hotel And Gardens has been awarded the industry recognised AA Rosette for its Mill Race Restaurant, celebrating...
Sep 23, 2021


Healthy lunchbox tips for Back to School with Lidl Northern Ireland
Now that kids are back to school, parents are inevitably experiencing the lunchbox panic. It can be tough getting into the morning...
Sep 22, 2021


Councillors express concerns over Mid and East Antrim hospitality closures
Mid and East Antrim councillors have sounded an urgent warning over the hospitality industry after two eateries were forced to close...
Sep 21, 2021


CRAGHOPPERS to launch debut store in Northern Ireland
Craghoppers, the global outdoor and adventure travel specialist, for its debut stand-alone brand store in Northern Ireland. Craghoppers...
Sep 21, 2021


Moy Park cooking on gas with largest single order of Iveco natural gas trucks in UK
Northern Ireland’s largest private sector business and one of the UK’s top food suppliers commits to mass decarbonisation of its...
Sep 21, 2021


Council sets wheels in motion with HGV Driver's Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has teamed up with local businesses to deliver a HGV Driver's Academy in an attempt to combat job...
Sep 20, 2021


M&S business is bread and butter for Northern Ireland suppliers
David Irwin, Dervock, Co. Antrim – proudly supplying M&S fresh milk for over 20 years. This week sees the return of Balmoral Show and as...
Sep 17, 2021


£5m fund to retain skills in the creative sector across Northern Ireland
A £5million fund to prevent the loss of the talent and expertise of individuals and freelancers working in the creative sector has been...
Sep 15, 2021


Everything you need to know as Spend Local pre-paid card scheme set to open
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a number of important dates in the rollout of the High Street Scheme (HSS). On a visit to...
Sep 14, 2021


Misty Burn cafe announces closure
Sadly another much-loved local eatery has this morning (Tuesday 14 September) announced its intention to close after eight years of...
Sep 14, 2021


Sainsbury’s to close all stores this Boxing Day as thank you to colleagues
• Retailer will become only grocer to close convenience stores, petrol stations and supermarkets • Decision made in recognition of...
Sep 13, 2021


Lidl Northern Ireland commits to becoming a carbon neutral business by 2025
J.P. Scally, CEO Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland. Announcement Comes as Part of Progress Report for ‘A Better Tomorrow’, Lidl’s...
Sep 13, 2021


Specsavers Ballymena embarks on dementia awareness programme
SPECSAVERS Ballymena has taken part in completing new awareness raising sessions that allow them to better understand the needs of...
Sep 11, 2021


The end is nigh… Mini Maegden is closing the gate for the last time.
Prepare your hearts for some breaking news - Mini Maegden a firm family favourite on a day out on the north coast - has announced that it...
Sep 10, 2021


Popular County Antrim restaurant to close its doors
A popular County Antrim restaurant has announced that it is to close its doors from after service next Sunday (19 September), citing...
Sep 10, 2021


Planning permission granted for new Tim Horton’s Ballymena outlet
A proposal for a new outlet of the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain at the former Frankie and Benny’s restaurant, more recently...
Sep 9, 2021


SPAR NI marks Air Ambulance Week with defibrillator donation to Air Ambulance NI
Mark Baillie of MKB Medical and Bronagh Luke from Henderson Group are pictured with the defibrillator they have donated to Air Ambulance...
Sep 9, 2021


‘Country Gardener’ Aaron’s pandemic planning produces rich harvest
While many businesses were plunged into uncertainty at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, garden maintenance specialist, Aaron Breen...
Sep 7, 2021
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