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‘Little Learners’ thrive at Ballymena and Antrim SureStart
Tiaamii Children flourish through messy play and outdoor learning at Action for Children’s SureStart programme Toddlers across Ballymena...
Aug 5


Bingo, beats and big hearts: Ballymena’s music bonanza raises over £15,700 for Marie Curie
All images: David Doherty More than £15,700 — and counting — has been raised for Marie Curie End of Life Care following a sensational...
Aug 4


Fibrus donates nearly £60K to local groups to tackle digital exclusion
Moyola Angling Association will set up a laptop loan scheme. Pictured [L-R] : Philip Maguire, Andrew Rainey, John McCombe, Tommy McGrath....
Aug 3


Dogs face new restrictions in Antrim and Newtownabbey borough under Council proposals
A public consultation will commence was launched recently on a proposed change to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Dog Control...
Aug 3


Translink urges summer travellers to ‘play it safe’ on public transport
Translink has launched its annual summer safety campaign, calling on passengers across Northern Ireland to ‘Play It Safe’ while using...
Aug 2


Portrush RNLI seeks new shop manager to support lifesaving efforts
Portrush RNLI is inviting applications for the position of Shop Manager as it looks to strengthen its retail team and continue raising...
Aug 1


“Every child deserves safety”: Councillor Barr leads MEA safeguarding push
Inset: Councillor Alan Barr Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unanimously supported a notice of motion brought by Ulster Unionist...
Aug 1


Larne Leisure Centre repairs underway as Summer Schemes continue at alternative venues
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council, Councillor Jackson Minford meets the management team at Larne Leisure Centre (l-r) David Taylor,...
Aug 1


Police issue urgent appeal over missing Glenarm man last seen in Ballymena
Police in Larne have issued an urgent appeal for information following the disappearance of William McCartney, a man in his 60s from the...
Aug 1


CAFRE agriculture students gain hands-on insight on Scottish study tour supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students from Greenmount Campus enjoyed their study tour to Scotland which was generously supported by the...
Jul 31


£61m boost to primary care will double patient appointments, says Health Minister
Hundreds of thousands of extra patient appointments will be created across Northern Ireland as part of a major investment in primary care...
Jul 30


Blue bins to go as wheelie box rollout set to begin in wider Antrim area
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is holding a series of public information events ahead of a roll-out of wheelie box bins in the...
Jul 30


Tributes paid to Clough businessman Ian Hazlett after brave battle with rare condition
Ian and Tracy Hazlett pictured with the former mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, in May, at the opening of the...
Jul 30


SEA-ZE THE DAY: Free coastal wellbeing events return this August across Mid and East Antrim
Over 60 free activities to reconnect people with nature and promote mental wellbeing The Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds campaign is back...
Jul 30


Ballymena sweetens Great Taste 2025 with caramel sauce, chutney & biscuits
Some of Northern Ireland’s most talented food producers have been recognised on the international stage following the announcement of the...
Jul 30


From grief to growth: Colin’s journey back to work through Prosper NI
Ballymena man Colin Falls In Northern Ireland, over one in four working-age adults are economically inactive — a sobering statistic that...
Jul 29


£670k fresh funding for Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne in town centre revamp
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced...
Jul 28


Northern Trust seeks new Bereavement Comfort Call volunteers to support grieving families
Could you offer a listening ear to someone in grief? The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling on kind-hearted individuals to...
Jul 27


NSPCC anticipates rise in calls about children left home alone over summer
With the summer holidays underway, the NSPCC Helpline is preparing for a seasonal surge in contacts from concerned adults over children...
Jul 27


HSENI strengthens support for older farmers during Farm Safety Week
As part of this year’s Farm Safety Week, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is focusing its efforts on older...
Jul 26
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