Northern Ireland’s first independent Autism Reviewer appointed
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with newly appointed Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...
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NEWS
- Aug 20
Painting a picture of the power of the arts at Wilson House
George Parker displays his first place artwork. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to paint.” George Parker is...
- Aug 20
Carnlough’s sporting facilities refurbishment complete!
Eamon McMullan MEABC, Catherine Black MEABC, Patricia McConnell - Carnlough Community Association, Anthea Owens DAERA, Ald Gerardine...
- Aug 17
Community heartbroken following tragic accident which claimed life of young Carey Faughs fan
The family, friends and community of North Antrim have been left heartbroken following the tragic death of young Joe Hegarty - a...
- Aug 17
Local school pays tribute to well liked and respected student
Pictured 18-year-old Andrew Logan The staff of Cambridge House Grammar School in Ballymena have shared their condolences and paid tribute...
- Aug 17
Gaston highlights ‘eye watering’ cost of interpreters for health service in NI
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has commented on the soaring costs of interpreter services to Northern Ireland’s health service....
- Aug 16
New Slemish Nursing Home unit named after Manager after 20 years of service
Dorothy McKeefry celebrates the opening of the new unit with the Slemish Nursing Home team. Slemish Nursing Home in Ballymena has opened...
- Aug 16
St Killian’s continues to celebrate success!
A-Level Top Achievers at St Killian’s College St Killian’s College students have been celebrating examination success at A level. This...
- Aug 16
Excellent results for St Patrick’s College, Ballymena A Level students
A2 students celebrating their results at St Patrick’s College, Ballymena St Patrick’s College, Ballymena’s Principal Paul Fitzpatrick...
- Aug 16
Donation adds colour to Causeway Hospital’s Day Procedure Unit
Artist Carla Hodgson, service user Ben McAllister, Ward Manager Charlotte McKeeman and Autism Awareness Champion Donna Smith celebrate...
- Aug 15
Almost £10,000 raised for Cancer Focus NI at inaugural Dale Farm Ballymena Tractor and Truck Run
Over 160 vehicles including tractors, milk tankers and delivery trucks took part in the Run. Dale Farm has raised almost £10,000 for its...
- Aug 15
Communities Minister visits iconic Gracehill following UNESCO award
Dr David Johnson, Gracehill Trust, Rt Rev Sarah Groves with Mid and East Antrim Mayor Beth Adger MBE and Communities Minister Gordon...
- Aug 13
Lima & London calling: Ballymena’s Adam Courtney set for World Athletics U20 Championships
Ballymena athlete Adam Courtney Ballymena athlete Adam Courtney is packing for Peru after being selected by Athletics Ireland to compete...
- Aug 12
Charity football tournament raises funds for baby loss charity and NI ambulance charity
Event organisers Michael Steinberg and wife Kylie Steinberg who lost their twin boys in July 2023 and set up Two of a Kind to raise funds...
- Aug 11
Jill Bakes | NI Classic Fifteens
This week is the turn of the Fifteen - a proper NI classic and actually one of my faves... and the addition of white chocolate buttons...
- Aug 11
New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog is like losing a family member
The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Ballymena, has revealed that...
- Aug 10
Pedestrians urged to be safe on roads after concerning number of fatalities
Linda Robinson, Age NI, PSNI Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair, NIFRS Station Commander Rory McIntyre and Constable...
- Aug 10
Noisy pets cause headaches for neighbours – top noise complaint in Co Antrim
Barking dogs were the cause of more than 400 noise complaints reported to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council between 1 April 2022...
- Aug 8
Sad news as gentle giant Baloo found dead after missing for a week in Ballymena
After missing for one week from his Ballymena home, much-loved Baloo, the seven-year-old Newfoundland was sadly discovered dead earlier...
- Aug 7
Belfast City Airport retains ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating for seventh consecutive year
Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest available, for accessibility following the publication ofan annual...
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