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NI Water comes under spotlight: Wastewater monitoring welcome but long overdue, says Robin Swann
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation that a new programme to monitor sewage effluent levels entering Lough Neagh will...
Sep 14, 2025


Mum and toddler disturb burglar in Antrim home – Interceptor team arrest suspect within minutes
A man has been arrested in Antrim after a quick-thinking homeowner and fast response from police led to his detention just minutes after...
Sep 13, 2025


New charity bulb collection at Dobbies Antrim aims to brighten gardens & support Alzheimer’s Research UK
Ian Clark from Taylor’s Bulbs is pictured with Catherine Crawford, Relationship Fundraiser at Alzheimer’s Research UK. (©Stewart Attwood)...
Sep 13, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils weekly bestsellers, half-price deals, and community events
Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books, alongside fresh half-price offers, exciting storytime sessions...
Sep 13, 2025


Missed black bin collections lead Council complaint list in Mid and East Antrim
The highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the first three months of the financial year were related...
Sep 13, 2025


Greenmount Association welcomes back Class of ’85 for 40th anniversary reunion
Patrick Fee and Robert Edwards, past Greenmount students, are planning the Greenmount Association’s 40 year anniversary reunion for the...
Sep 13, 2025


Gracehill marks World Heritage anniversary with European Heritage Open Days celebrations
Gracehill, Ballymena Gracehill Moravian Village, Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host a packed weekend of...
Sep 12, 2025


Nine County Antrim artisan products join Lidl Northern Ireland’s Kickstart range
Back Row (L-R) Peter Barrett, Steeper Culture; Dr. Ryan Morrow, WeBottle; Gary McIldowney, Slim’s Healthy Kitchen; Alison Seaney, Big...
Sep 12, 2025


Tesco stores across Northern Ireland go red for Air Ambulance NI fundraiser
Tesco stores across Northern Ireland will be turning red this Saturday, 13th September, in support of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (Air...
Sep 12, 2025


“Lir View” announced as name for new Cushendall social housing development
L-R Pupils Emilee Harris, Niamh McLaughlin, Ellie McLaughlin and Nicola Molloy join Tom Potter, Chair, Rural Housing, Communities...
Sep 12, 2025


Trial date set for man accused of murdering Ballymena woman Chloe Mitchell
A Ballymena man accused of murdering 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell is to stand trial next year, a court has confirmed, reports BBC NI News ....
Sep 12, 2025


BBC NI documentary gives voice to young people living with a stammer
Nathan and Courtney. (Images: Triplevision) A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary, True North: My Stammer, My Story , will shine a light...
Sep 12, 2025


ANBC councillors delay call on Christmas cuts across Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have deferred a decision on proposed changes to this year’s civic Christmas festivities. The borough...
Sep 12, 2025


Antrim road safety: Robin Swann and police address local speeding concerns
South Antrim MP Robin Swann at an onsite meeting with local police in Antrim Speeding motorists and parking problems on a busy Antrim...
Sep 12, 2025


MEA councillors split on whether young street traders face exploitation or gain essential experience
Mid and East Antrim councillors have deferred a decision on a revised street trading policy following debate at the borough council’s...
Sep 12, 2025


New padel courts open at Galgorm Castle in Ballymena, boosting Northern Ireland’s sporting scene
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s sporting landscape, Galgorm Collection has announced the launch of two state-of-the-art...
Sep 11, 2025


European Heritage Open Days 2025: Explore castles, cottages and culture across Northern Ireland
The 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) take place this weekend, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, with more than 260...
Sep 11, 2025


A week in the life of a palliative care doctor: Inside the Northern Trust
Specialty doctor in palliative care, Jenny Wilson, works in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Dr Jenny Wilson, a specialty doctor...
Sep 11, 2025


Rural Melody Ladies Choir reunites for a new season of song and friendship
The Rural Melody Choir pictured with Northern Trust Chief Executive, Jennifer Welsh. The Rural Melody Ladies Choir is preparing to raise...
Sep 11, 2025


ANBC Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick celebrates £5,585 fundraising success at inaugural dinner
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick and & Mayor’s Consort, Gary Kirkpatrick photographed with their...
Sep 11, 2025
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