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Mid & East Antrim Council announce new Household Recycling Centre opening hours
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced new opening hours for Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) across the Borough, offering...
Mar 29, 2025


Construction set to begin for new £5.7M midwifery-led unit at Antrim Area Hospital
View to the front of Antrim Area Hospital, and inset CGI showing view with completed construction of midwifery-led unit Construction of a...
Mar 28, 2025


£143m Co Antrim mental health facility halted over funding uncertainty
CGI of the proposed Birch Hill Mental Health Centre in Antrim The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has expressed concern after...
Mar 28, 2025


Hawk soars to success as the Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities
Hawk Pijl It’s over ten years since Hawk Pijl was first introduced to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities...
Mar 26, 2025


Health Minister reaffirms commitment to reducing health inequalities
Professor Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health, PHA; Professor Nigel Hart, Queen’s University; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr...
Mar 26, 2025


New supported living apartments open in Ballymena, bringing hope and independence
Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt cut the ribbon, officially opening the new supported living...
Mar 26, 2025


Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
Mar 24, 2025


Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
Mar 23, 2025


Connect with nature this Spring for your own good
The Woodand Trust says woods teeming with wildlife does wonders for your wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of life in our local...
Mar 23, 2025


Rebuilding strength and confidence: Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena launches Battle Cancer Programme
Pictured is Joshua Courtney Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena is set to become a hub of hope and resilience for cancer survivors with the...
Mar 22, 2025


Northern Trust and Bann Maine West celebrate rural women at Glarryford Farmers’ Hall
Organisers of the Celebrating Rural Women event, Leah Glass, Northern Trust Locality Lead, Joanne Brown Kerr, Bann Maine West Development...
Mar 21, 2025


Harryville Men’s Shed shares Tesco surplus to support Ballymena Community
Food stocked up at Harryville Men’s Shed Vulnerable people in Ballymena are receiving free food supplies from Tesco stores, thanks to the...
Mar 20, 2025


Government must review Benefits decisions - Swann
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP Robin Swann has responded to today’s (Tuesday 18 March) Labour...
Mar 18, 2025


‘Let’s Dance’ launches in association with Co Antrim Rock Choirs and First Dance NI
Local Rock Choirs were excited to provide the musical backdrop for some of the dancers at the recent launch of “Let’s Dance”, a...
Mar 17, 2025


Health Minister concludes successful visit to Washington
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt met Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, Assistant Director, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), and colleagues at...
Mar 17, 2025


Having a drink on St Patrick’s Day? You don’t want to be green the next day… drink responsibly – PHA
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone choosing to drink to be careful...
Mar 16, 2025


Find a safe space and listening ear at the Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide support groups
The Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide Ballymena support group will be meeting monthly in Galgorm Community Centre. The Northern Health...
Mar 16, 2025


REACH volunteers thank the O’Neill and Hamill family for generous donation to fund community hub
O’Neill and Hamill family present a cheque during a visit to the REACH Hub earlier this week. A local community support group in Portrush...
Mar 15, 2025


Queen’s students launch digital game to warn about the dangers of smoking and vaping
(L-R): Graham Gibson, Jessica Adams, Michelle Gillen, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Johanna McMullan, Laura Creighton, Lara Cowan, Dana...
Mar 13, 2025


Shining a light on Healthcare Scientists as Northern Trust makes its first lead appointment
Charlene Kearney, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Lead Healthcare Scientist, pictured with Dr Dave Watkins. What comes to...
Mar 12, 2025
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