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Translink Staff Charity Fund supports local youth team
Pictured presenting the cheque to the team are (L-R, back row) Coaches - Norman Kelly, Nicole, Poppy, Hanna, (back row children L-R) –...
Mar 28, 2024


Birthday girl Doreen celebrates 90th year with a heart-warming Easter message at Galgorm Care Home
90-year-old Doreen, a resident at Galgorm Care Home Galgorm Care Home, in partnership with Moorfields Primary School, has been awarded...
Mar 28, 2024


Dog control in place from Ballintoy to White Park Bay helps all enjoy their visit
Council will introduce a new dog control order on lands between Ballintoy and Whitepark Bay from the 1st April 2024. Causeway Coast and...
Mar 27, 2024


Asda Larne’s 'egg-cellent' Easter fundraising support for National Autistic Society NI
Gail Caldwell, Community Champion at Asda Larne and Ashleigh Stewart, Volunteer at National Autistic Society NI. Colleagues at Asda Larne...
Mar 26, 2024


RNLI lifeguards set to return to Causeway Coast for Easter break with new operational hours
The RNLI lifeguard team are returning to patrol seven beaches along the Causeway Coast over the upcoming Easter period. The lifeguard...
Mar 25, 2024


Ballymena man shares story of life-threatening accident and care from from Air Ambulance
Thomas McPeake pictured with representatives from Air Ambulance NI In May 2023, Thomas McPeake, a keen motorcross biker from Ballymena...
Mar 25, 2024


Easter with Jill Bakes | Brownie Scotch Eggs
When chocolate scotch eggs became a thing last year I knew I had to try them. I’ve used white creme eggs as they’re my new obsession, but...
Mar 24, 2024


Save time and money with Consumer Council Easter travel tips
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, the Consumer Council is urging those travelling over the break to plan ahead for smoother...
Mar 24, 2024


ANBCouncil urged to meet needs of the most vulnerable as community fridge network launches
Members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Community Fridge Network. An independent member of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Audit and...
Mar 23, 2024


St Colmcille’s champions travel to Dublin for All-Ireland Finals LEGO League Competition
Ten schoolchildren from St Colmcille's Primary School in Ballymena are travelling to Dublin today, Saturday 23rd March, where they will...
Mar 23, 2024


Health Minister unveils £70m support package for social care providers and hospices
The Health Minister Robin Swann pictured with Ruth Crawford (aged 86) at her home in Belfast alongside her carer Julie-Anne Hosick from...
Mar 22, 2024


ICONIC Street Dance members celebrated after lighting up Blackpool
Deputy Mayor Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop welcomed the ICONIC dance crew to a reception at Cloonavin to recognise their recent...
Mar 22, 2024


Council agree to takeover maintenance of temporary skatepark in Portrush
Skateboarding at Station Square, Portrush. Image: Maureen Kane Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will take full responsibility for...
Mar 22, 2024


Ballymena Rock Choir brings the entertainment to town
Ballymena Rock Choir members singing in the Tower Centre in the town over the weekend. Rock Choir Leader, Rachel Coulter led her...
Mar 21, 2024


Unique memorial quilt exhibition launches at The Braid
A unique memorial quilt exhibition remembering local victims of the Troubles is being hosted in the Borough next week. The ‘Tribute to...
Mar 21, 2024


Down Right Incredible: Belfast musician releases single in aid of Down Syndrome charities
Stefan with son Killian. Belfast musician Stefan Murray, 51, has released a single in aid of Down Syndrome charity Down Right Incredible...
Mar 21, 2024


Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group thanks community for £92,000 Jingle All the Way success!
Toni Bailes, Chairperson, handing over a cheque for £91,934.68 to Grace Stewart, Acting Director NI Children’s Hospice. The Ballymena NI...
Mar 19, 2024


Larne teenager urges others to give volunteering a go!
Sophia Woods (in yellow) of The Prom Friendship Groupwith the Volunteer Team, Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna and visitors, receiving a...
Mar 19, 2024


Ballymena to host Antrim People’s Forum for a citizen-led review of Good Friday Agreement Rights
The Civic Initiative is actioning an 18-month citizen-led review of key socioeconomic rights and commitments under the Belfast/Good...
Mar 18, 2024


Jill Bakes | Best Ever Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing
The perfect bake for St Patrick’s Day! These are so delicious and simple to make - you have to try them. Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_)...
Mar 17, 2024
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