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Tesco grant helps breast pump loan service for premature babies in NI
TinyLife, the only charity in NI dedicated to reducing illness, disability and death in premature babies and providing support to their...
Jul 22, 2024


Jill Bakes | Fluffy Jam and Coconut Sponge
Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic! This is the easiest thing EVER to make - the prep is done in 10 minutes using an all-in-one...
Jul 21, 2024


Gracehill’s bid for World Heritage Site status to be decided this week in India
The bid to secure World Heritage Site status for Gracehill has entered its final phase as the 46th Session of the World Heritage...
Jul 21, 2024


Air Ambulance 7th anniversary reflects on 4364 life-saving call outs
Seven years ago, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) made its inaugural call out to aid 11 year old Conor from Castlewellan...
Jul 21, 2024


Cre8 Theatre brings joy and nostalgia to Craigdun Care Home
Pictured is Callie Megaw from Craigdun along with the cast of ‘The Theatre In Your Front Room’ Craigdun Care Home (Cullybackey) was...
Jul 21, 2024


Antrim Forum makes a splash with £1.5M investment in swimming facilities
Local children take a dip in the recently refurbished swimming facilities at the Antrim Forum, officially opened by the Mayor of Antrim...
Jul 18, 2024


Communities across Mid & East Antrim to benefit from National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding to organisations in the Ballymena area and across Mid & East Antrim. The funding...
Jul 17, 2024


Bushmills Post Office set to reopen at new location
The Post Office has today confirmed the Bushmills branch is set to reopen at a new location, bringing back essential postal services to...
Jul 16, 2024


People in Ballymena are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s
The Hutchinson family pictured at Walk For Parkinson’s in 2023. They raised in excess of £2000 for Parkinson’s UK, in memory of Creighton...
Jul 15, 2024


Poll reveals 67% of people in Northern Ireland support Integrated Education
Pupils at Phoenix Integrated Primary School celebrate recent poll findings that 67% of people in Northern Ireland agree that Integrated...
Jul 14, 2024


Dobbies Antrim and Lisburn stores hosts free Show and Tell gardening workshop
Hannah McAtamney from Dobbies’ store in Antrim is pictured with Ronan (7) at a recent Little Seedlings Club workshop. Dobbies, the UK's...
Jul 10, 2024


Community of Carnlough unites to remember WWII hero Paddy the Pigeon
The original memorial plaque (left) on the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month, and two days later (right) torn off the wall and...
Jul 10, 2024


Ballymena teen hits high notes with debut single 'She'
Ballymena singer Lacey Aiken In a triumph for young talent, 14-year-old Lacey Aiken from Broughshane has released her debut single,...
Jul 9, 2024


Police appeal for help finding missing man whose car was found in forest
Police in Mid and East Antrim are becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of missing 42-year-old male, Robert Shingleton. A...
Jul 8, 2024


Jill Bakes | Strawberries & Cream Roulade
A Wimbledon inspired ‘strawberries and cream’ dessert perfect for any occasion this summer! This roulade is really simple to make and you...
Jul 7, 2024


Award-winning student graduates having secured PhD funding to help further his research
Queen’s graduate, Reece Mills Reece Mills graduated this week with a Master's in Marine Biology with Professional Studies having secured...
Jul 7, 2024


Police encourage people of NI to enjoy a ‘Safer Summer Together’
Superintendent Gerry McGrath is pictured with Constables from the Bangor Neighbourhood Policing Team. THE Police Service of Northern...
Jul 7, 2024


Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...
Jul 5, 2024


Broadcaster Kerry McLean celebrates with family as she graduates from Ulster University
BBC Radio Ulster broadcaster Kerry McLean celebrates with husband Ralph McLean as she graduates from Ulster University with a degree in...
Jul 5, 2024


Mid and East Antrim schools shine with eight green flags as Eco-Schools mark 30th anniversary
Mid and East Antrim Eco-Schools winners pictured with Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative...
Jul 4, 2024
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