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Ballymena Cancer Research Group hosts exclusive Blue Lights Q&A with co-creator Declan Lawn
Declan Lawn, co-creator, writer, and director of the BAFTA award-winning series Blue Lights In a perfect fusion of television stardom and...
Oct 10, 2025


Justice Minister Naomi Long urges public to get fireworks licence ahead of Halloween
Inset: Justice Minister Naomi Long Justice Minister Naomi Long has urged the public to “keep fireworks fun” this Halloween by applying...
Oct 9, 2025


Meet authors, make crafts and explore the Book Nook at Cushendun’s first Children’s Book Festival
Old Church Centre, Cushendun There’s magic in the air in Cushendun this November as the Old Church Centre prepares to host its first-ever...
Oct 9, 2025


NI Running Show launched: Northern Ireland’s first running expo coming February 2026
Athletics NI, Development Manager, Declan Leung Oonagh Cattigan, Founder, NI Running Show, Lady Mary Peters, and Parkrun Ireland Country...
Oct 5, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and book club picks
From Richard Osman’s latest crime caper to a special 20th anniversary edition of Twilight, Waterstone’s Ballymena has unveiled its latest...
Oct 4, 2025


Hallowena in Ballymena, and more: Mid & East Antrim’s spooktacular Halloween events for 2025
As the nights draw in and pumpkins begin to glow, Mid & East Antrim is gearing up for a thrilling Halloween season in 2025. From the...
Oct 1, 2025


ANB Council u-turns on Christmas cuts, keeps all seven switch-on events
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has decided against cutting Christmas festivities, opting instead to retain light switch-on...
Sep 30, 2025


Blue Lights series three promises darker storylines, new villains and high-stakes drama in Belfast
Nathan Braniff (Tommy Foster), Katherine Delvin (Annie Conlon), Martin McCann (Stevie Niell), Sian Brooke (Grace Ellis) (Image: BBC/Two...
Sep 29, 2025


Exclusive 20th anniversary screening of The Descent coming to Ballymena with star guest Craig Conway
Horror fans are in for a chilling treat this autumn as The Fright Club NI brings a special 20th anniversary screening of Neil Marshall’s...
Sep 28, 2025


Galgorm Castle’s £12M renaissance: A warm invitation to shape a historic legacy
At the heart of the estate: Galgorm Castle Set in the rolling landscapes south-west of Ballymena, Galgorm Castle Estate is a timeless...
Sep 28, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 books, new releases and upcoming events
Waterstone’s Ballymena has released its latest Top 10 bestselling books alongside new titles, special half-price offers and community...
Sep 27, 2025


Limavady Workhouse opens its doors for rare public exhibition
Limavady Workhouse The historic Limavady Workhouse has opened its doors to the public for a limited-time exhibition, offering a rare...
Sep 25, 2025


Ulster Covenant Festival 2025: Ballymena celebrates Unionist heritage with week of events
Ballymena is embracing its unionist heritage with the Ulster Covenant Festival 2025, hosted by the Apprentice Boys of Derry Ballymena &...
Sep 23, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, offers, and storytime fun
Ballymena book lovers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s Ballymena shares its latest Top 10 bestselling books, exciting...
Sep 20, 2025


CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
Sep 18, 2025


Set sail on a culinary journey as Titanic Belfast launches food and drink showcase
Pictured at the launch are Titanic Belfast’s Executive Head Chef, Garreth Wilson; Associate Commercial Director, Eimear Kearney; Phil...
Sep 18, 2025


Belfast Half Marathon: Road closures and travel advice ahead of this weekend’s event
The Belfast Half Marathon will take place this weekend, with thousands of runners expected to take to the streets on Sunday 21 September....
Sep 17, 2025


Libraries NI partners with PIPS Charity to expand drop-in befriending sessions in Mid & East Antrim
Libraries NI has partnered with PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland (PIPS Charity) to provide a drop-in befriending service across Northern...
Sep 14, 2025


Bushmills gears up for Salmon & Whiskey Festival 2025!
Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Alderman Richard Stewart attended the launch of the 2025 Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival,...
Sep 14, 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
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