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Jul 28, 2022
Co Antrim’s Hagan Homes fund salary of NI Hospice Community Palliative Care Nurse
Ballyclare-based homebuilder Hagan Homes has pledged to donate a further £165,000, over a five-year period, to the Northern Ireland...


Jul 27, 2022
Wrightbus staff form Guard of Honour in tribute to founder Sir William Wright
Hundreds of Wrightbus employees formed a guard of honour outside the Ballymena factory in tribute to Sir William Wright, whose funeral...


Jul 27, 2022
Celebration ceremony for legendary athletic couple Sean and Maeve Kyle
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross along with Shauna Kyle, who unveiled a plaque in honour of her parents at the...


Jul 27, 2022
Pit yourself against Olympic legends at new one-mile race in Larne!
Get your running shoes at the ready! The countdown to the Antrim Coast Half Marathon is on and for the first time ever an all new classic...


Jul 26, 2022
Adventure is just the ticket to a fun-filled family summer with Translink
Translink is helping families reawaken their sense of adventure this summer by encouraging households to explore the many amazing...


Jul 26, 2022
Ballymena Runners ‘delighted’ to partner with All Saints GAC for popular Crebilly 5k event
Ballymena Runners said the group is ‘delighted’ to partner once again with All Saints GAC’s popular Crebilly 5k event, set to take place...


Jul 26, 2022
Rasharkin’s Ida Love celebrates her 100th Birthday!
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ivor Wallace has joined 100th birthday celebrations for Rasharkin resident Ida Love. Ida was...

Jul 26, 2022
MISSING PERSON APPEAL | Ashleigh Hamilton
Police in Ballymena are seeking your help to locate Ashleigh Hamilton. Ashleigh may be between Ballymena and Bangor area. She may be...

Jul 26, 2022
Charity volunteers praised for building a “life-changing” extension for a Toomebridge man
Volunteers from the construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) have been hailed as heroes for building an extension in ten days at the...


Jul 26, 2022
Ballymena & Cullybackey Army Cadets Go Green at Summer Camp 2022!
C & D Coy out in the field in Magilligan. Local young people involved in the Army Cadets last weekend enjoyed a great time at Summer Camp...

Jul 25, 2022
Co Antrim school uniform bank founder calls for action against schools on new uniform costs
Struggling parents have been urged to stand up against schools over the rising costs of new uniforms. That is the advice of the founder...


Jul 25, 2022
Hundreds gather for Glenravel and Braid’s ‘Big Parish Get-Together’
Photos and videos by Dylan McIlwaine and Clare O’Loan. Hundreds of parishioners gathered in the grounds of Mary, Queen of Peace Church in...


Jul 25, 2022
Tributes paid to Ballymena man after body discovered
A photo of Ciaran McIlwaine posted on social media. Friends have paid tribute to Ballymena man, Ciaran McIlwaine, after his body was...


Jul 25, 2022
Wrightbus boss Jo Bamford praises legacy of Sir William Wright
Wrightbus boss Jo Bamford today praised the legacy of Sir William Wright, who has died at the age of 94, saying he created the platform...

Jul 24, 2022
JILL BAKES | Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes
I don't think I've ever had so many of you want the recipe for something than when I posted these on Instagram last weekend! I'm usually...

Jul 24, 2022
MEA Mayor & Deputy Mayor pay tribute to inspirational pioneer Sir William Wright
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, has expressed his condolences following the death of Wrightbus founder, Sir...


Jul 24, 2022
Sad news of the passing of Wrightbus founder Sir William Wright
Much respected Ballymena man Sir William Wright has passed away in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 24 July. It is understood Sir...


Jul 23, 2022
RNLI Larne launch to rescue man on jet ski
Larne RNLI were requested to launch last night, Friday 22 July, to reports of one male who’s jet ski had broken down. Launching the...

Jul 23, 2022
Fiddle & Fife exhibition in Belfast TradFest highlighting rich musical heritage of MEA
The ‘Fiddle and Fife’ exhibition, will be featured this year at the Belfast TradFest, and will highlight the rich musical heritage which...


Jul 23, 2022
7.2 million Cost of Living payments made to low-income families across UK
Over 7.2 million payments of £326 have already been made to help households through the government’s Cost of Living support. This means...
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