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Slow burn romance? Belfast Zoo welcomes new female sloth to accompany resident male
Belfast Zoo has welcomed Priscita, a female two-toed sloth, after arriving at her new home last week following transfer from a German...
May 5, 2022


Taste the best of Mid and East Antrim at the Balmoral Show
Visitors are invited to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s exhibitor stand at this year’s Balmoral Show to sample a feast of flavours...
May 5, 2022


Get ready to ‘Moo-ve’ with Translink for Balmoral Show
Northern Ireland’s popular food and agri event, The Balmoral Show, returns next week for its 153rd occasion and Translink is encouraging...
May 4, 2022


Community Rescue Service launches ‘The River Bann River-Raft Challenge’
Join the Community Rescue Service for a wonderful fun-paddle down the beautiful River Bann, starting at Portglenone and finishing in...
May 3, 2022


Experience the Camino with epic fundraising walk of the spectacular Spanish terrain
Ever imagined walking one of the most historic routes in Europe while raising funds for charity? This September, Self Help Africa...
May 3, 2022


Randalstown in bloom as railway viaduct garden opens
Move over New York – Northern Ireland has got its very own High Line as a former railway viaduct has been transformed into a community...
May 3, 2022


Friends Goodwill Music Festival returns to Mid & East Antrim
The countdown is on as the Friends Goodwill Music Festival returns to the historic Larne Market Yard on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8...
May 2, 2022


Lough Neagh Artisans Market launched
The first Lough Neagh Artisans Market is set to take place at Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, this month! The market is a pilot to showcase...
May 2, 2022


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s
Welcome to the weekly news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena. THIS WEEK’S TOP 10… Sales...
Apr 30, 2022


Police advise of traffic disruption due to Anti-Protocol parade in Ballymena
Police are advising of road closures and traffic disruption in the Harryville and town centre areas of Ballymena tomorrow (Saturday,...
Apr 29, 2022


Absolutely bonkers weekend at Glenarm Castle with return of annual Tulip Festival
Things are about to go entirely bonkers at Glenarm Castle, with the return of their annual Tulip Festival this May Bank Holiday Weekend;...
Apr 29, 2022


Teachers experiencing ‘unsustainable mental and physical toll’ as industrial action announced
NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union has announced that its members have voted to take industrial action in Northern Ireland from Monday 9 May...
Apr 28, 2022


Cheers! Council gains occasional licence for Garden Bar at Garden Show Ireland
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council were granted an occasional licence today (Tuesday 26 April) for one of the borough’s flagship events when...
Apr 26, 2022


CONFIRMED | Council agrees two-tier pricing for Antrim Enchanted Winter Gardens event
A two-tier pricing system will apply for admission to a flagship festive event held by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The cost...
Apr 26, 2022


All welcome to the ‘big reveal’ of Randalstown’s new RHS viaduct community garden
Randalstown’s new Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) community garden, sited on the beautiful former railway viaduct, is set to be...
Apr 26, 2022


Price rise proposed for Antrim festive event as council considers overcrowding complaints
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors are being asked to consider a price rise at a festive flagship event despite a profit of more than...
Apr 25, 2022


easyJet Fearless Flyer course returns for 2022
Europe's leading airline easyJet is bringing its Fearless Flyer course back for 2022 and into homes for the first time, enabling nervous...
Apr 25, 2022


Ponies, fun, learning and therapy on offer at Glenview Farm
Glenview Farm Equine Learning Centre provides a unique blend of pony parties, play dates and riding lessons for adults and children,...
Apr 24, 2022


VIDEO | Our Liam spotted filming new Netflix blockbuster in Donegal
Ballymena man Liam Neeson has journeyed back home in recent days for the filming in Donegal of upcoming Netflix big budget blockbuster In...
Apr 24, 2022


Mayor and volunteers mark the official opening of Ballycastle Museum
Ballycastle Museum is now officially open for the season ahead with even more fascinating objects and artefacts to explore. The Mayor of...
Apr 21, 2022
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