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Half of young adults in Northern Ireland fear food running out, warns Consumer Council
Nearly half of young adults in Northern Ireland are worried their food supplies will run out before they have the money to buy more,...
May 7


UDR Benevolent Fund launches strategic plan to support veterans and their families
THE Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) Benevolent Fund has announced the launch of its five-year strategic plan, signalling a renewed...
May 7


Stephen Farlow’s transformative stroke recovery through song Fuels Sing4Stroke Campaign This May
Singer and stroke survivor Stephen Farlow In 2016, Stephen Farlow, a 45-year-old well known musician from County Londonderry, faced a...
May 7


Flat coastal route awaits runners as Marconi 5K returns to Ballycastle in 2025
Members of Ballycastle Runners, Hugh McGill, Liz McMullan and Cathy McCormick show this year’s bespoke medal for participants of the...
May 6


Slemish Players set to shine at Ulster Drama Festival with The Night Alive
Slemish Players recently performing The Night Alive at The Braid, Ballymena Ballymena’s acclaimed amateur dramatics group, the Slemish...
May 6


Northern Ireland Assembly honours 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative event
Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA in a Spitfire Mk2a replica aircraft at the Assembly’s VE Day Event. The Northern...
May 6


Vital defibrillator in Ballee now accessible 24/7 after councillor’s campaign
(L-R) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr, Rosanna Galloway (Braid Community Development), Tracy McCullough (Day Today Shop) and Dessie...
May 6


Marie Curie Daffodil Standards launched to enhance palliative care in NI’s community pharmacies
(L-R) Peter Armstrong, Regional Lead Pharmacist for Palliative and End of Life Care; Dr Gemma Ryder, Consultant in Palliative Medicine,...
May 5


Rev Marcus Hart appointed rector of Parish of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin
St Patrick’s Parish Church, Broughshane. (Image: Keith Steele) The Rev Marcus Hart, currently curate at Christ Church, Ware in...
May 5


Government unveils £50 million VALOUR Network to support UK veterans
The UK Government has today launched a new national support system for veterans in every part of the UK, named VALOUR, as part of its...
May 5


Public Health Agency urges families to prioritise hand hygiene on days out
Ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day (5 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on families across Northern Ireland to take simple but...
May 4


Choice Housing raises thousands for Women’s Aid and Dementia NI and reveals 2025 charity partners
Pictured (L-R) Graham Woods, Choice Fundraising Committee Chair; Nicole Black, Tiny Life; Kerry Whitehouse, Community Rescue Service...
May 4


Infrastructure leaders gain insight into barriers faced by disabled travellers
Barbara Fleming took the group around Belfast using various public transport options to show the transport challenges facing disabled...
May 3


Sperrin Bikers to honour Aidan Clarkin with 2025 Memorial Charity Bike Run
The Sperrin Bikers RC has announced its annual charity bike run, set to take place on Sunday, 25 May 2025, in memory of Aidan “Aidy”...
May 2


Boxing club beats boredom and isolation in Ballymena with Housing Executive support
Pictured at All Saints Boxing Club, Ballymena are, (L-R), John Read, Housing Executive Good Relations Officer, Mid and East Antrim,...
May 2


Birch Hill Mental Health Centre faces uncertain future as costs soar and delays mount
A new build will “reduce ligature related issues and incidents of violence and aggression by mental health patients” , a report to the...
May 2


Maghaberry prisoners on the run in Belfast Marathon to raise funds for Cancer Charity
Chloe Walkingshaw, Governor in charge of Activities at Maghaberry Prison, sets prisoners off on a training session ahead of the Belfast...
May 2


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2


Eurospar Cullybackey team to run Moy Park Belfast City Marathon for Air Ambulance NI
A dedicated team from Eurospar Cullybackey is lacing up their running shoes for the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, set to take place...
May 1


Ballymoney’s BEAM Dawn Walk issues appeal for knitted lightbulbs
Ballymoney’s BEAM (Building Empowerment & Awareness to Mind) is calling on the community to rally together and contribute knitted...
May 1
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