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Police appeal for information after petrol bomb thrown through window of Ballymena home
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of arson with intent on Wednesday, 23rd April. Inspector McClelland ...
Apr 24, 2025


From Camogie to Rugby: St John’s Stars Leanne Magill and Anna McNamee triumph with Ballymena RFC
(L-R) Local sporting talent Leanne Magill and Anna McNamee In a remarkable display of versatility and sporting prowess, two talented...
Apr 23, 2025


Antrim Coast to host thrilling 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships
The 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships are poised to bring a surge of excitement to the picturesque Antrim Coast this summer,...
Apr 22, 2025


Ministers praise vital work of Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Antrim
L-R: Justice Minister Naomi Long, Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike...
Apr 22, 2025


The Corncrake call is back again on Rathlin Island
Corncrake Crex crex, adult wing stretching in grassland. Image: John Bowler RSPB NI is delighted to announce that the unmistakable...
Apr 22, 2025


Repowered buses from Wrightbus NewPower set new standard for efficiency and sustainability
In a significant stride towards greener public transport, NewPower, a pioneering initiative by bus manufacturer Wrightbus, has unveiled...
Apr 22, 2025


Lisgarel Residential Home marks 50 years with heartfelt memory book project
Lisgarel Residential Home staff members Michelle Shannon, Irene McCann, Louanne Bakker and Margaret Montgomery with a display of old...
Apr 21, 2025


North Antrim MLA slams DAERA Minister for slashed funding to local agricultural shows
Colin Crawford MLA has voiced profound disappointment at the significant reduction in financial support from the Department of...
Apr 21, 2025


Tragic loss in County Antrim: Community mourns young woman and her father
Shelly Feeney A close-knit community in North Antrim is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Shelly Feeney, a woman in her 30s, who...
Apr 21, 2025


Pony therapy brings comfort and joy to Northern Ireland’s North Coast
Fiona Kee with Wendy Woo In the picturesque downland of The Eagry near Bushmills, a heartwarming initiative is touching lives across...
Apr 21, 2025


Officers injured over 48-hour period across Mid and East Antrim
A number of police officers were injured over a 48-hour period across the Mid and East Antrim district. Area Chief Inspector Christopher...
Apr 21, 2025


Farmers encouraged to embrace sustainable nutrient management at CAFRE event in Co Antrim
CAFRE Northern area Beef and Sheep Team pictured with host Victor Chestnutt welcomed visitors to the on-farm ‘Fertilise to Maximise in a...
Apr 20, 2025


DOBBIES officially relaunches flagship store at The Junction, Antrim
[L-R] Robin Swann, MP, Chris Flynn, Centre Director at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Apr 20, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council answers questions around introduction of blue bin co-mingled recycling
After it was revealed last week that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council decided, in a closed-door meeting, to phase out kerbside...
Apr 20, 2025


Women’s Aid ABCLN launches Slieve Donard Challenge to combat domestic violence
Women’s Aid ABCLN Community Services Manager, Ase McWilliams and Business Development Manager, Kelly McDonald are encouraging everyone to...
Apr 20, 2025


Northern Health and Social Care Trust shines at NI Local Government Awards 2025
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, pictured at the NI Local Government Awards 2025...
Apr 20, 2025


Ballymena Young Conquerors to host annual concert with stellar line-up
The Ballymena Young Conquerors Concert Flute Band, a cornerstone of the town’s cultural heritage since its founding in 1886, will hold...
Apr 20, 2025


Protecting pupils in a digital age: Ulster Unionists champion 100% school uptake of Safer Schools App
In an era where smartphones and social media dominate young lives, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is intensifying its push for...
Apr 19, 2025


Plans for new police dog training facility at PSNI College Steeple Campus in Antrim
A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new building for PSNI dog training at a...
Apr 19, 2025


Marconi 5K Run returns to Ballycastle with stunning coastal route and bespoke medals
The Marconi Run, one of County Antrim’s popular community running events, is set to return to Ballycastle on Sunday, 25 May 2025, with...
Apr 19, 2025
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