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From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21


Joey Dunlop 25 celebration to be live streamed globally from Ballymoney
Fans of legendary road racer Joey Dunlop will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the late motorcycling icon from anywhere in the...
May 21


DfI unveils campaign highlighting child safety risks near buses
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has today launched a powerful new advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers children...
May 20


Police issue traffic guidance ahead of Joey Dunlop 25 celebration in Ballymoney
Police have issued guidance for motorists with significant traffic disruption in Ballymoney on Saturday 24th May as the town prepares to...
May 20


Liz Kimmins pledges boost to community transport funding across Northern Ireland
Image: North Coast Community Transport Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced her intention to increase funding for community...
May 20


NRC Co Antrim apprentice to represent Team UK at EuroSkills Herning 2025
Jamie Matthews Jamie Matthews, a talented apprentice joiner from Antrim, has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at Europe’s...
May 19


Northern Ireland Hospice celebrates return to Ballymena with new charity shop
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ballymena shop Northern...
May 19


Charity dinner pays tribute to late Alderman Beth Adger MBE in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Valerie...
May 19


Northern Trust board to decide future of general surgery services at upcoming meeting in Ballymena
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust will bring forward a recommendation on the future delivery model of its general surgery service...
May 19


NICHS offers lifesaving blood pressure checks and launches health programme in Ballymena
(L-R) Ronny McFall, Tesco Community Champion, Colin Crawford MLA, Neil Johnston and Karina Scott, NICHS. Northern Ireland Chest Heart &...
May 19


Ballymena Walking for Health Group bolsters local support for Parkinson’s UK with £2500 donation
Representative of the Ballymena Walking Group pictured handing over a cheque for £2500 to Vice-Chair of the Ballymena and District...
May 18


Minister calls on public to support health service by prioritising personal health and wellbeing
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has made a direct appeal to the people of Northern Ireland, urging them to take greater personal...
May 18


Police appeal for information on missing woman Nijole Vaiciene
Missing woman Nijole Vaiciene Police in Mid Ulster are urgently appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of...
May 18


Police appeal for help in locating missing Ballymena Teenagers
Missing: James Blair and Dylan McCormick-McArthur Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public as concerns grow for the welfare of...
May 18


CAFRE and FareShare NI Collaborate to Combat Food Waste in Northern Ireland
Zita McNaugher, Food Technologist at CAFRE, is helping FareShare NI tackle the problem of food surplus by developing recipes using fresh...
May 17


Ballymoney lights up to show support for mental health
More than 200 people took to the streets of Ballymoney in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 17th May, to show solidarity with...
May 17


Philip McGuigan urges immediate action on gambling harm treatment in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has issued a stark warning to the Northern Ireland Executive following the...
May 17


Tributes pour in for Ballymena businessman Sean Hardy after peaceful passing
Local businessman Sean Hardy Tributes have been paid across the community following the death of respected Ballymena businessman Sean...
May 17


Ballymena gears up for Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster annual parade this evening
Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster Flute Band on parade Ballymena is preparing to welcome an estimated 50 bands this evening as the Ballykeel...
May 17


Big Lunch at Ballymena Livestock Market celebrates and supports farming families
Event organisers from NHSCT and Ballymena Livestock Mart with representatives from the various organisations who took part in the Big...
May 17
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