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Northern Trust celebrates over 225 volunteers during inspiring Ballymena event
Some of the Northern Trust’s Macmillan volunteers who attended the celebration. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently marked...
Jul 17, 2025


From tragedy to triumph: dumped puppies named after golf stars now ready to be rehomed
A heart-breaking discovery in Broughshane last month has turned into a hopeful tale, as a litter of underweight puppies—found tied in a...
Jul 17, 2025


Extradited from Bulgaria: 77-year-old man returned to NI to face historic sexual offence charges
A 77-year-old man has been extradited from Bulgaria to Northern Ireland today (Thursday, 17 July 2025) to face multiple historic sexual...
Jul 17, 2025


Public land, private interests? Calls grow for Council to pause controversial Ballee sale
Legal and planning concerns surrounding the controversial sale of Ballee Playing Fields continue to escalate, as Raceview Karting owner...
Jul 16, 2025


Savannah Bracewell named one of UK travel industry’s Top 30 Under 30
Ballymena native, Savannah Bracewell, joins elite list of Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders for 2025 Savannah Bracewell from Ballymena, County...
Jul 16, 2025


Music and culture come together for Cairncastle’s 2025 Bluegrass, Country & Folk Festival
Three-day cross-community celebration features live music, workshops and charity support from 25th–27th July in Ballygally and...
Jul 16, 2025


TUV praises Orange Order for delivering “most positive Twelfth in years”
The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) has praised this year’s Twelfth of July celebrations as one of the most successful and peaceful in...
Jul 15, 2025


Mountfern Service Users Enjoy Unforgettable Adventure on Rathlin Island
Taking in the sights on Rathlin Island. Seven service users from the Northern Trust’s Mountfern Adult Centre in Coleraine have returned...
Jul 15, 2025


Chinese Consul General welcomed to Mid and East Antrim for strategic investment visit
(L-R): Jonathan McGrandle (Acting Director of Development & Regeneration & Strategic Projects); Mayor Cllr Jackson Minford; Consul...
Jul 14, 2025


Two paddleboarders rescued by RNLI lifeguards at Portrush West Strand
Lifeguards Ellen Gibbons and Oran Clyde Two paddleboarders were dramatically rescued by RNLI lifeguards at Portrush West Strand on...
Jul 14, 2025


Larne RNLI launches lifeboats to assist stranded speedboats at Ballylumford
Volunteer crews from Larne RNLI responded to an emergency call on Saturday afternoon (13 July) after two speedboats experienced engine...
Jul 14, 2025


Ballymena woman takes on 13-mile Antrim Coast Half Marathon to support charity Action for Children
Ballymena woman Karla Turnbull Karla Turnbull, who works with Action for Children’s Ballymena & Little Steps Antrim SureStart service, is...
Jul 14, 2025


Police appeal for information following suspected arson attack on lorries in Larne
Police are appealing for information after two lorries were reported to have been set on fire in Larne during the early hours of Monday...
Jul 14, 2025


Public urged to respect air exclusion zone and travel safely during The 153rd Open in Portrush
With The 153rd Open Championship in full swing, the public is being reminded of strict airspace restrictions in place throughout the...
Jul 14, 2025


Renowned Northern Irish breeder to judge prestigious Mule Gimmer Lamb Class at Borderway Agri Expo
Graham Loughrey Borderway Agri Expo has announced that one of Northern Ireland’s most respected livestock breeders, Graham Loughrey, will...
Jul 14, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Sunday 13 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This weeks Top 10...
Jul 13, 2025


Portrush RNLI responds to missing child alert and medical emergency at Benone Beach
Portrush RNLI returning to station Sunday afternoon. Image: Launch Authority Wes Moore Portrush RNLI’s volunteer crew were called into...
Jul 13, 2025


Ballymena Town Centre is set to sizzle with summer events for all ages
Local families and visitors are in for a treat this summer as Ballymena Town Centre gears up for a packed programme of free events across...
Jul 13, 2025


Man dies in single vehicle collision in County Antrim
A man has sadly died following a serious road traffic collision in the Nutts Corner area of County Antrim, police have confirmed. The...
Jul 13, 2025


Summer Serenades: Mid and East Antrim to host free Sunday concerts this summer across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is set to bring music to the masses this summer with the return of ‘Summer Serenades’, a much-loved...
Jul 13, 2025
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