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Take 5 – Simple daily actions can boost mental health, says PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations are encouraging people across Northern Ireland to look...
Sep 10, 2025


BEAM shines a light on World Suicide Prevention Week in Ballymoney
Community wellbeing initiative BEAM (Building Empowerment and Awareness to Mind) marked World Suicide Prevention Week by lighting up...
Sep 10, 2025


Causeway Hospital’s same-day care unit doubles patient target in first year
Representatives from a number of Trust services along with SOS Causeway, Red Cross, North Coast Community Transport, Patient Client...
Sep 9, 2025


Fairhill partners with Coaching for Christ to support young players in Ballymena
Valerie McLernon - Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre and Rodney Weir - Head of Development at Coaching for Christ with members...
Sep 8, 2025


Northern Ireland patients waiting over a year can now claim treatment costs in EU
Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the expansion of Northern Ireland’s Waiting List...
Sep 8, 2025


Northern Trust appeals for supported lodgings hosts to help transform young lives
Supported lodgings/STAY host Dave Adams (right) with the Northern Trust’s STAY and Community Living Senior Practitioner, Robert Fulton....
Sep 7, 2025


Moyle First Responders boosted by generous NFU Ballymoney donation to support life-saving work
James Mulholland, Tracey McAuley, and Julina Butler from Moyle Community First Responders accept a cheque for £7899.00 from David Lennox,...
Sep 7, 2025


Justice Minister meets therapy dog supporting young witnesses in Northern Ireland courts
Justice Minister Naomi Long meets with therapy dog Sebastian Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has met Sebastian, a...
Sep 6, 2025


Cullybackey man champions upcoming library events for people with sight loss
Cullybackey man Frank Warwick Ballymena Central Library will soon host a series of events designed to support people living with sight...
Sep 6, 2025


Australian delegation visits Ahoghill to learn from NI’s Farm Families Health Checks Programme
(Left) Farm Family Nurses Lorna Barr, Colette Johnston, Christina Faulkner, Katie Johnston (Right) Alison Kennedy, Director of the...
Sep 6, 2025


Link the Town 2025: Ballymena gears up for a day of community, fitness, and FREE family fun
Ballymena is set to come alive on Saturday, 13 September 2025 , as the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site hosts the much-anticipated ‘Link...
Sep 6, 2025


Robin Swann urges Starmer to scrap “harmful” Farm Inheritance Tax at PMQs
South Antrim MP Robin Swann speaking in The Commons South Antrim MP Robin Swann has pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to rethink the...
Sep 3, 2025


Over 2,100 motoring offences detected in Northern Ireland over August bank holiday weekend
More than 2,100 motoring offences were recorded across Northern Ireland during the August bank holiday weekend, new figures from the...
Sep 3, 2025


New Ballymena support group launched for people living with secondary breast cancer
Alison Craig - Macmillan Palliative Care Service Improvement Facilitator, Kerrie McLaughlin - Palliative Care Support Worker and Fiona...
Sep 1, 2025


Dementia UK highlights key signs of dementia ahead of free clinics in Northern Ireland
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Dementia UK’s...
Sep 1, 2025


Volunteers needed at Antrim Area Hospital’s Renal Unit to support dialysis patients
Pictured are volunteers Eileen Black and Janet Potts. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling for compassionate individuals...
Aug 30, 2025


Co Antrim couple share challenging pulmonary fibrosis battle with health trust
Una and Tom McMillan A County Antrim couple who have been prominent in raising awareness of a chronic lung condition were welcomed to a...
Aug 30, 2025


Concerns mount as new £143M Antrim mental health facility pushed back to 2030
Aerial CGI view of the proposed new mental health facility in Antrim – Birch Hill. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has...
Aug 29, 2025


PSNI reinforces festival safety measures and drug crackdown after tragic Belfast deaths
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a heartfelt appeal for public vigilance and safety at festivals and major events...
Aug 29, 2025


Mid and East Antrim welcomes eight new ‘Chatty Benches’ to foster community connections
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackon Minford, Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chair, Marjorie Hawkins and Kerry Fokkens,...
Aug 29, 2025
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