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Get your walking shoes on to support local people impacted by cancer this Christmas
Local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre is calling on people to step out in support of local people impacted by cancer by taking part...
Nov 29, 2024


The fantastically festive Ballymena Night-Time Christmas Santa Run returns!
The streets of Ballymena are set to glow with festive cheer as the Traction Engine Club, in partnership with Ballymena BID and Downtown...
Nov 28, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success and affirms commitment to local community
“Over the last seven years, The Gallaher Trust has had a profound impact on the Ballymena community through supporting the stellar work...
Nov 28, 2024


Sore Throat Service rolled out across community pharmacies
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the roll out of a ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service from community pharmacies across...
Nov 28, 2024


Ballymena town centre is your destination for FREE festive fun every Saturday up to Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas in Ballymena town centre, where the festive spirit comes alive every Saturday from 30th November to...
Nov 27, 2024


Community association “deeply saddened” by attack on premises in Broughshane
Broughshane and District Community Association has said it is “deeply saddened” by an overnight attack on their premises. A number of...
Nov 27, 2024


Alliance representatives condemn attack on community building in Broughshane
Alliance representatives Sian Mulholland MLA and Cllr Chelsea Harwood have condemned the overnight attack on a community building in...
Nov 27, 2024


Singer will Sparkle for Sinead to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association NI
Singer Catrina Scullion and cousin Sinead A professional singer has launched ‘Sparkle For Sinead’ to raise money for Motor Neurone...
Nov 26, 2024


Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed
Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...
Nov 26, 2024


Jingle All the Way Day returns to Ballymena town centre for festive fun and fundraising!
The festive season is set to sparkle as the Jingle All the Way Day makes its annual return to Ballymena town centre on Saturday, December...
Nov 26, 2024


Police Service of Northern Ireland launches Operation Season’s Greetings for 2024
(L-R) Ian Campbell, Translink Director of Service Operations, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray and Glyn Roberts Retail NI Chief...
Nov 26, 2024


Community calls for answers from Northern Trust on planned changes to surgical services
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has been “left in no doubt that the community of Causeway Coast and Glens are against the...
Nov 25, 2024


Ballymena Army Cadets embark on educational journey to Gdańsk
In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...
Nov 25, 2024


A Life-Saving Investment: Defibrillators to be provided to all schools in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured with Fearghal McKinney, Head of the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, and members of...
Nov 25, 2024


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘G’ is for Guinness Chocolate Cake
The delicious Guinness Chocolate Cake is the perfect weekend bake! This is one of my all-time favourite cakes, it’s so rich, moist and...
Nov 24, 2024


Celebrate thegither: Ulster-Scots Leid Week 2024
Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...
Nov 24, 2024


Justice Minister launches consultation on decriminalisation of rough sleeping and begging in NI
The public is being asked for its views on proposals to decriminalise rough sleeping and begging. Justice Minister Naomi Long has...
Nov 24, 2024


Buy safe, be safe: Avoid E-bike and E-scooter fires
The Environmental Health Section at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are issuing an important warning to people who are purchasing...
Nov 24, 2024


Nominations now open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager The nomination window for the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards is now open,...
Nov 24, 2024


Samaritans in NI celebrates volunteers answering calls of hope during the festive period
Local Samaritans volunteer, Norah from Ballymena This winter, Samaritans in Northern Ireland are shining a light on the incredible...
Nov 24, 2024
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