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Tommy Towbar launches charity fundraiser with Santa Selfies beside his festive VW Beetle
Santa Claus recently arrived at Tommy Towbar in Ballymena for the annual service on his Volkswagen Beetle, and is now all good to go for...
Dec 8, 2022


HM Coastguard Deputy Station Officer Harry Higginson retires after 38 years
County Antrim man Harry Higginson has turned off his pager for the last time as he retires from his role as Deputy Station Officer for HM...
Dec 7, 2022


Antrim GAA Saffron Aid Christmas Appeal returns to support St Vincent de Paul
The hugely popular Antrim GAA #SaffronAid Christmas Appeal has returned this year to support St Vincent de Paul’s Annual Appeal. This...
Dec 7, 2022


‘WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING’ – Inspirational Ballymena couple delivering love across NI
Local charity, Special Delivery NI, which provides special gift baskets to new mums with little ones born with Down Syndrome, has just...
Dec 7, 2022


Coca-Cola partners with FoodCloud & FareShare to redistribute 143,000 meals this Christmas
Coca-Cola is once again partnering with FoodCloud and FareShare for Christmas 2022, this year the initiative will redistribute over...
Dec 6, 2022


ON YOUR MARKS | Kilwaughter Minerals’ 10 mile road race now open for entries
Leading quarry and mineral processor Kilwaughter Minerals has once again teamed up with Larne Athletic Club to bring an exciting 10-mile...
Dec 6, 2022


Moy Park embrace the gift of giving with £100K donation to Alzheimer’s Society
Leading food company Moy Park has gifted its charity partner Alzheimer’s Society over £100,000 this Christmas after reaching another...
Dec 5, 2022


JILL BAKES | Nutella & Terry’s Chocolate Orange Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Jill continues this week with her fabulous festive food, and this week's creation is perfect for any Christmas party, family and friends...
Dec 4, 2022


Cancer Focus NI awards £90,000 grant to Queen’s University for oesophageal cancer research
Northern Ireland’s longest running cancer charity, Cancer Focus NI, has funded a three-year research fellow post at the Patrick G....
Dec 4, 2022


Tributes paid to fondly remembered teacher at Ballymena Academy
Tributes have been paid following the passing of much-respected local lady Heather Coleman, a former teacher at Ballymena Academy, who...
Dec 4, 2022


Jingle All The Way Day set to bring festive fun this weekend in Ballymena!
Ballymena is the place to be this weekend as the town's annual Jingle Day returns, delivering festive feels and family fun while raising...
Dec 2, 2022


Santa Clause swaps North Pole for Christmas fun at Carnfunnock!
Santa Claus is swapping the North Pole for Mid and East Antrim this December as he sets up camp in Carnfunnock Country Park in his very...
Dec 2, 2022


NIFRS calls on community to prioritise fire safety in the home after 3 tragic fire deaths
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on everyone to prioritise fire safety in the home as we enter the high-risk...
Dec 2, 2022


Sainsbury’s supports low-income families in Northern Ireland as cost-of-living rises
Sainsbury’s has announced that for the first time, it will be rolling out its £2 top up coupon that accompanies the Government funded NHS...
Dec 1, 2022


Council support local hospitality sector with town centre pavement cafes and parklets
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that, working in partnership with the Town Centre Recovery Group, have...
Dec 1, 2022


Shoppers across Co Antrim urged to support UK’s biggest food drive this weekend at Tesco
Generous shoppers across County Antrim are being asked to donate to the UK’s biggest food drive this weekend as charities warn of...
Dec 1, 2022


Belfast City Airport firefighters awarded for long service and good conduct
Twelve firefighters at George Belfast City Airport have been awarded prestigious Long Service and Good Conduct Medals in a recent...
Dec 1, 2022


Mid & East Antrim Council launches Pet Food Bank across borough
As part of the Green Dog Walkers scheme, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has launched a new Pet Food Bank to help provide support to...
Nov 30, 2022


Patients benefit from investment in Armoy Medical Centre
The Department of Health has invested £220,000 in a County Antrim GP practice to extend facilities and increase services for patients....
Nov 30, 2022


ANBCouncil approves £20k for cross-community training academy in association with Rangers FC
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved £20,000 funding for a good relations pilot scheme in association with Rangers...
Nov 29, 2022
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