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Donnelly urges urgent Executive action on drug-related harm in East Antrim
Inset: East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has issued a stark warning to Stormont Ministers over a growing...
Jun 6
Northern Ireland approves world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme
In a landmark move for public health, the Department of Health has approved the rollout of the world’s first targeted vaccination...
Jun 6
Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton marks one year of eyecare excellence in Galgorm
A year after opening his doors to the local community, Ballymena-born optometrist Clive Fulton has proudly celebrated the first...
Jun 6
Ballymena clothing bins to be removed or relocated following public concerns
DUP Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott has confirmed that action is being taken to resolve ongoing community concerns regarding the...
Jun 6
From pupil to principal: Jonny Brady’s towering legacy at St Killian’s
Principal of St Killian’s College, Jonny Brady The principal of St Killian’s College, outside Carnlough, has spoken of the “privilege” of...
Jun 6
From check-in to cheque in: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice
Eddie McKeever, McKeever Hotels Managing Director and Kelly Roulston, NI Hospice Corporate Fundraising Manager Family-owned hospitality...
Jun 6
Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show returns this weekend with full throttle fun for a great cause!
Images: Cameron Hamilton The much-anticipated Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show is back this Saturday, 7 June, at the Ballymena Showgrounds,...
Jun 5
Ballymena event taking place for charity lottery law consultation backed by Hillary Clinton
Malcolm Fleming, Director of Public Affairs, People’s Postcode Lottery, who support the Bill, Sian Mulholland MLA (centre), and Rachel...
Jun 5
Dunloy volunteers celebrated during Causeway Coast & Glens Volunteers’ Week 2025
Volunteers across the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough have been celebrated for their selfless contributions during a week of heartfelt...
Jun 5
Communities across Ballymena and Mid & East Antrim strengthened by National Lottery Funding
Representatives from D3MAC, Ballymena, has received a £20,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to run a programme of...
Jun 5
END OF AN ERA: Go Sun Chinese restaurant in Ballymena announces closure after nearly 60 years
Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena In a poignant moment for the local community, one of County Antrim’s oldest and most cherished restaurants...
Jun 5
Deputy Mayor praises Carson Project for Bannside play park clean-up efforts
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey , has publicly...
Jun 4
Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4
Farm Families Health Checks team prepares for a packed summer of community outreach
The Farm Families team at Balmoral Show with partners who joined them throughout the event. Following a highly successful appearance at...
Jun 4
Ahoghill Woodland Park: Community calls for urgent action amid neglect concerns
In the heart of the rural village, Ahoghill Woodland Park, once envisioned as a vibrant community hub, has fallen into a state of...
Jun 4
Could you spot Sepsis? New campaign launched as Co Antrim woman shares devastating loss of her husband
Danielle with late husband Christopher Webb, and son Adam In a quiet corner of County Antrim, Danielle Webb’s world was shattered just...
Jun 4
Stroke survivor Eleanor Smyth’s remarkable journey from immobility to helping others
Ballymena woman, 69-year-old Eleanor Smyth In the heart of Ballymena, 69-year-old Eleanor Smyth dedicates her Wednesday mornings to a...
Jun 3
Pride of the Maine Flute Band to mark 50th Anniversary with spectacular Ballymena parade
Pride of the Maine Flute Band Ballymena is set to come alive with music and colour on Saturday, 7th June 2025, as the Pride of the Maine...
Jun 3
First, fear. Now, first female Mayor: Leah Kirkpatrick’s inspiring journey
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick From a teenager gripped by anxiety and self-doubt to making history...
Jun 3
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed for Mid and East Antrim
Newly appointed Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford, and Deputy Mayor Councillor Tyler Hoey for 2025/26 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
Jun 2
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