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Infant mental health experts and practitioners pledge to work together to Speak Up For Babies
Over 450 people came together from across statutory, voluntary and community sectors this month to celebrate and share learnings from...
Oct 10, 2024


All change: Northern Trust consults community over future of surgical services at Causeway & Antrim
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust held the last in a series of engagements with the community, at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim, on...
Oct 10, 2024


The Glens Storytelling Festival 2024 celebrates 12th year with exciting line-up of events & guests!
The much-loved Glens Storytelling Festival returns for its 12th year, bringing an enchanting celebration of stories, culture, and...
Oct 10, 2024


Muir announces launch of the Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA is pictured with Kevin Doherty, Chief Executive Officer of Rural...
Oct 9, 2024


Former UTV Broadcaster shares blood cancer story to highlight importance of medical research in NI
Ken Reid, former UTV Political Editor, is patron of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI. A former UTV broadcaster has been sharing the story of his...
Oct 9, 2024


Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Kathryn Davidson, founder of Sensory Kids, with daughter Sophie Eight-year old Sophie from Ballymena will partner with presenter...
Oct 9, 2024


Over half Childline NI counselling sessions delivered to children last year were about mental health
More than half (52%) of all counselling sessions delivered to young people in Northern Ireland by the NSPCC’s Childline service last year...
Oct 9, 2024


Archibald and Nesbitt commit to delivering on Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with Minister of Health Mike Nesbitt Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Health Minister Mike...
Oct 9, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success of student scholarship schemes
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, centre, is pictured with Ian Paisley, Chairman of The Gallaher Trust, foreground,...
Oct 8, 2024


Larne Town Park unveils community skate park!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced the opening of a fantastic new skate park at Larne Town Park! A celebration was held...
Oct 7, 2024


Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 6, 2024


ANBCouncil seeks to grant additional leave to employees after achieving UK Council of the Year 2024
Representatives and councillors from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to grant...
Oct 6, 2024


Singing for Fun programme aims to connect rural women in Mid Ulster
A new singing programme aimed at rural women in Mid Ulster will begin on Tuesday 22 October in Moneymore Leisure Centre at 7.30pm. This...
Oct 6, 2024


Co Antrim teen Adam Gault triumphs at IPF Commonwealth Championships in South Africa
Adam Gault at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Commonwealth Championships In what can only be described as a monumental...
Oct 6, 2024


Mandy hangs up her pager after 26 years of service with HM Coastguard
On the stroke of midnight, September 30, 2024, Mandy Johnston, a dedicated Coastguard Rescue Officer, turned off her pager for the last...
Oct 5, 2024


Pensioners to protest at Stormont over removal of winter fuel payment
The National Pensioners Convention in Northern Ireland will host a protest at Stormont over the government’s failure to address the needs...
Oct 4, 2024


Two women open up about their cancer diagnosis after attending lifesaving breast screening
Catherine Bell and Wendy Dalzell from Derry/ Londonderry have opened up about being diagnosed with breast cancer after attending...
Oct 4, 2024


MEA Council to refurbish 'Scarlett's Park'
A play park in Larne saved from threat of closure earlier this year is to be given an upgrade. The playground at Bardic Drive in the...
Oct 4, 2024


Givan welcomes funding package for Bookstart Baby Programme
Kathryn Anderson, BookTrust’s Senior Partnerships Manager for Northern Ireland and Education Minister Paul Givan talking about Bookstart...
Oct 3, 2024


YoungTesco shopper selects Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena to receive a £5,000 donation
Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena is celebrating after being selected by a young Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On...
Oct 3, 2024
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