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Local woman raises over £1,000 in aid of NICHS in memory of husband Ian Logan
Valerie Saunders, Community Fundraising Co-ordinator at NICHS, and Linda Logan. (Left) Ian Logan who sadly died following a stroke ...
Oct 20, 2024


Join the fun this Halloween in Ballymena town centre with the Trick or Treat Trail!
The streets of Ballymena are set to come alive with little ghosts, witches, and all manner of spooky fancy dress creations this Halloween...
Oct 19, 2024


Minister applauds the history, heritage and hard work that gained UNESCO status
Minister Gordon Lyons addresses the inscription ceremony in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to mark four Moravian Church settlements (including...
Oct 18, 2024


HSC NI foster carers recognised at Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards
Julie Bell, Head of Service for Fostering, Nikki Gregg, Assistant Director of The Fostering Network NI, Diane & Pat McCourt, foster...
Oct 18, 2024


Planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock Country Park given green light
A new bikers' haven on the Antrim coast is one step closer to becoming a reality after planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock...
Oct 18, 2024


Racing legend Michael Dunlop set for hero’s welcome at Ballymoney homecoming event
Michael Dunlop Ballymoney is gearing up for a special homecoming event in honour of road racing superstar Michael Dunlop, following his...
Oct 17, 2024


Councillor Bréanainn Lyness leds tributes to residents who have recently died
Deputy Mayor, Ballymena Sinn Fein Councillor Bréanainn Lyness Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a minute’s silence as a...
Oct 17, 2024


Councillors divided over £100k festive switch-on sites in Antrim & Newtownabbey
A festive programme costing almost £100,000 was approved at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Community Development...
Oct 16, 2024


Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland, the constituency’s only female MLA, has called for greater recognition of the challenges rural...
Oct 15, 2024


Pawsome delivery: Asda home shopping driver helps bring Red Setter home
Delivery driver, Ronan McManus, who returned a customer’s missing dog back home! An Asda home shopping driver made an unexpected delivery...
Oct 15, 2024


Wrightbus apprentice joins panel to discuss opportunities for women in the bus and coach industry
Apprentice Hannah Currie A female apprentice from zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus shared her insights into the opportunities and...
Oct 15, 2024


Causeway Coast and Glens ‘Halloween Happenings’ returns for spooky fun across four locations
Spooky season is officially here, and the residents of Causeway Coast and Glens can expect some frightfully fun activities as ‘Halloween...
Oct 14, 2024


Irwin’s Bakery supports Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cathy Martin, Asda NI Local Buying Manager, Gary Martin, Senior Account Manager Irwin's Bakery & Ashley Ritchie, Asda Antrim Community...
Oct 13, 2024


Northern Area Community Network launches new website to enhance member support
Northern Area Community Network (NACN) is thrilled to announce the launch of their newly designed website, www.nacn.org dedicated to...
Oct 13, 2024


Dangerous winds sweep the Causeway Coast: Walkers rescued in dramatic operation
Coleraine and Ballycastle Coastguard rescue team members crawling across the field on Saturday. The scenic Causeway Coast turned perilous...
Oct 12, 2024


£4.4m funding secured to deliver peacebuilding projects in Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey is joined by members of the Antrim and Newtownabbey PEACEPLUS Partnership to announce £4.4m funding...
Oct 12, 2024


Gaston praises Turning Point NI's vital work in Ballymena during Assembly Debate
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston In a heartfelt address during an Assembly debate, North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston lauded the...
Oct 12, 2024


Over 2,000 residents in ‘housing stress’ in Mid and East Antrim
Housing Executive chief executive, Grainia Long Mid and East Antrim had 2,340 residents in housing stress at the end of March, the...
Oct 12, 2024


Barr highlights councils winter assistance services for community
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted services which Mid and East Antrim Borough Council offers to assist...
Oct 11, 2024


Barr highlights councils winter assistance services across Mid and East Antrim
Inset: Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted services which Mid and...
Oct 11, 2024
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