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Charity football tournament raises funds for baby loss charity and NI ambulance charity
Event organisers Michael Steinberg and wife Kylie Steinberg who lost their twin boys in July 2023 and set up Two of a Kind to raise funds...
Aug 12, 2024


Jill Bakes | NI Classic Fifteens
This week is the turn of the Fifteen - a proper NI classic and actually one of my faves... and the addition of white chocolate buttons...
Aug 11, 2024


New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog is like losing a family member
The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Ballymena, has revealed that...
Aug 11, 2024


Pedestrians urged to be safe on roads after concerning number of fatalities
Linda Robinson, Age NI, PSNI Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair, NIFRS Station Commander Rory McIntyre and Constable...
Aug 10, 2024


Noisy pets cause headaches for neighbours – top noise complaint in Co Antrim
Barking dogs were the cause of more than 400 noise complaints reported to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council between 1 April 2022...
Aug 10, 2024


Sad news as gentle giant Baloo found dead after missing for a week in Ballymena
After missing for one week from his Ballymena home, much-loved Baloo, the seven-year-old Newfoundland was sadly discovered dead earlier...
Aug 8, 2024


Belfast City Airport retains ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating for seventh consecutive year
Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest available, for accessibility following the publication ofan annual...
Aug 7, 2024


Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of success at the Pavestone Centre
Pavestone Centre staff with Diane Spence, Director of Community Care, Allison Campbell-Smyth Assistant Director and Colette O’Neil, Area...
Aug 6, 2024


Britain in Bloom judges take to the streets of Randalstown
Randalstown competes in Britain in Bloom UK finals in the 'Small Town' category for the fifth time. Pictured (L-R) Alan Hulme, Britain in...
Aug 6, 2024


MEA Council enters partnership in bid to enhance adult numeracy skills
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE with MEABC Skills & Entrepreneurship Manager Rhonda Lynn and Denise Mayo MEABC...
Aug 5, 2024


Outpouring of condemnation following damage caused at Ballycastle War Memorial
Damage caused at Ballycastle War Memorial The community of Ballycastle have come together to condemn damage caused at a War Memorial in...
Aug 5, 2024


Action Cancer calls on adventurers to join the 7 Peaks Challenge
Fundraiser Dale Collins and Kate McCormack Action Cancer Treks and Activities Executive are encouraging members of the public to take on...
Aug 4, 2024


Team RNLI Portrush take part in special photo moment to mark charity’s 200th anniversary year
RNLI team members from Portrush participated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – earlier this week (Thursday 1 August)...
Aug 3, 2024


Ballymena woman organises charity fundraiser in memory of beloved husband (56) who died from stroke
Ian and Linda When Ian Logan, from Ballymena, lost his life after suffering a stroke aged just 56 earlier this year, his wife, Linda, and...
Aug 2, 2024


Councillor concerned Ballymena play park decision being “kicked down the road”
Ballymena Sinn Fein Councillor Breanainn Lyness, Deputy Mayor A decision on the provision of a new playground by Mid and East Antrim...
Aug 1, 2024


Farmers’ Choir NI charity concert at Stormont “a great success”
The Farmers’ Choir NI pictured in front of Stormont Parliament Buildings The Farmers’ Choir NI recently hosted their ‘Sing to Change...
Jul 31, 2024


Northern Ireland mum opens up about her breastfeeding journey
Pictured (L-R) Jade, Joni and Bronagh from Belfast. Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, Thursday 1 August, Bronagh...
Jul 31, 2024


Lifeboat stations and shops set for RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
During the month of August, RNLI lifeboat stations and shops around the UK and Ireland will take part in the next stage of the RNLI’s...
Jul 31, 2024


McDonald’s teams up with Carniny Amateur and Youth FC to tackle litter in Ballymena
Pictured: Marc Copeland, Joanne Lennox, Darren Houston and players from Carniny Amateur Youth FC, alongside Paddy Cusack, Franchisee of...
Jul 31, 2024


NSPCC Helpline reports rise in adult concerns about children left home alone
For many parents and carers in Northern Ireland, July and August can be particularly difficult months as they try to balance the...
Jul 30, 2024
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