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Confirmed case of measles a timely reminder to get MMR vaccine - PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR vaccine as it confirmed that one case of measles has been...
Feb 20, 2024


CelebrateHER - a celebration event women absolutely cannot afford to miss!
Pictured announcing the special International Women’s Day conference at the venue, Ulster University, are (L-R): Karise Hutchinson,...
Feb 20, 2024


MEA agree contract worth almost half a million pounds for play park refurbishment
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a contract worth almost £0.5m for the refurbishment of the main children’s play park in...
Feb 19, 2024


MEA Council continues discussions with community groups on bonfire management plan for borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has failed to make a decision on bonfire management a year after being first told to agree a way...
Feb 19, 2024


The Chronicles Of Armagh follows life in less urban parts of the city and surrounding villages
Kenny Gracey from Forthill Farm, near Tandragee in County Armagh, relaxes in front of the fire. Kenny features in The Chronicles Of...
Feb 18, 2024


Disability groups in Mid and East Antrim to be invited to take part in 'lived experience' workshop
Disability groups in Mid and East Antrim are to be invited to take part in a workshop with councillors to discuss the way forward for a...
Feb 18, 2024


Plans accepted for proposed new walking trail on North Coast
Downhill Forest. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has accepted a proposed development of Drumagally Trail in the north coast...
Feb 18, 2024


Jill Bakes | Coffee Cake
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious and moist coffee cake recipe look no further! I’ve kept the decoration simple so there’s no...
Feb 18, 2024


Integrated Education in Northern Ireland: The story so far
Children from Central Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) welcomes the publication of the...
Feb 18, 2024


Reconnect with volunteering for Women’s Aid ABCLN
Women’s Aid ABCLN Reconnect Development Worker, Bronagh O’Boyle. Reconnect with volunteering for Women’s Aid ABCLN and join an...
Feb 17, 2024


A good call: NI’s helpline services urgently seek volunteers across Co Antrim
Pictured (L-R) Clodagh Crowe and Claire O'Prey, Co-Chairs of Helplines NI. Helplines NI is an online directory funded by the Public...
Feb 17, 2024


Firmus Energy raises over £13,000 for Ballymena charity partner Turning Point NI
Sarah McClenaghan and Trudi Power from Turning Point NI are presented with a cheque for £13,389.12 from Firmus Energy Chief Executive...
Feb 15, 2024


My priority is to deliver positive change for people - Lyons
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has said his key priority is to deliver positive change for people in Northern Ireland. He said: “I...
Feb 14, 2024


Farmers’ Choir NI reflects on another very successful year at AGM
Office bearers of the Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland with President, Minister of Health for Northern Ireland, Robin Swann, MLA. (Not...
Feb 13, 2024


Local school makes ‘tree-mendous’ effort in latest biodiversity activity with Moy Park
Moy Park partnered with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and pupils from Camphill PS to plant 100 trees on the school grounds. Moy...
Feb 13, 2024


Ballymoney teacher receives County Antrim’s 2023 Volunteer in Sport Award
Volunteer award winner, County Antrim woman Cathryn Watson A secondary school teacher has been chosen to receive County Antrim's 2023...
Feb 12, 2024


Asda Cafés in NI offering customers FREE porridge and hot drink
Asda has announced that it will offer all its customers a free warming breakfast porridge and a hot drink. The initiative is open to all...
Feb 12, 2024


Advice NI encourages Tax Credit claimants to seek independent advice before claiming Universal Credit
With the Department for Communities currently issuing thousands of Migration Notice letters each month to people on Tax Credits as part...
Feb 12, 2024


Ballymena Showgrounds earmarked for new 3G pitch
Ballymena Showgrounds. Image: Mark Cannon Nine clubs responded to a community consultation over sports pitches in Mid and East Antrim...
Feb 11, 2024


PODCAST | From Girlhood to Girl Power - how can we raise empowered girls?
Co-hosts Tammy Darcy (The Shona Project Founder) and Alison Curtis (TodayFM) The Shona Project, Alison Curtis and GoLoud, have recently...
Feb 11, 2024
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