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DfI Roads plans safety upgrade outside Ballymena school
Frys Road, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety...
May 30, 2025


Antrim’s NI Centenary Stadium celebrates reopening of upgraded athletic track
Trying out the the newly resurfaced track are (L-R): Kiyomi Tosh, Jack Parker, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Paul Dunlop, Mayor, Cllr Neil Kelly,...
May 30, 2025


Northern Ireland’s £215m plan to slash hospital waiting lists gains support amid debate
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has unveiled a transformative £215 million Implementation and Funding Plan to...
May 30, 2025


Damning report reveals toxic culture and safety risks in Royal Victoria Hospital’s Cardiac Unit
A shocking independent report into Northern Ireland’s only Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast has exposed a...
May 30, 2025


Olympic athletes bring Lidl’s mental health programme to County Antrim schools
Back L-R: Allan McClelland(VP, Belfast Boys Model School), Jamie O Rourke (Lidl), Christine McIntyre (Lidl), Louise Gray, (Youth Sport...
May 29, 2025


Wrightbus celebrated as one of the happiest places to work
Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer of zero-emission buses, has been officially recognised as one of the happiest workplaces in the...
May 29, 2025


Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme set to launch on 2 June, Minister Confirms
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed the introduction of a new £10 million initiative designed to ease Northern Ireland’s lengthy...
May 29, 2025


Frew labels it “biggest medical scandal in our lifetime” as vaccine-injured & bereaved meet Minister
Delegation from the Vaccine Injured and Bereaved Support (VIBS) NI, pictured outside Stormont Parliament Buildings A delegation from the...
May 28, 2025


Choice Housing’s poetry project brings Ballymena community together
Belfast-based poet Niamh McNally (Middle) pictured with Ruth McCandless (left) and Ann Gibson (right) at the recent People Place Space...
May 28, 2025


Health Minister Nesbitt unveils £7m boost for Dental Services in Northern Ireland
In a significant step towards improving oral healthcare, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a £7 million investment in General...
May 28, 2025


Countdown begins for the 2025 Active Travel Challenge across Northern Ireland
L-R: Callie Persic, Development Manager at Belfast City Council, Stephen Wilson, Head of Strategic Engagement, Public Health Agency,...
May 28, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council backs ‘Caleb’s Cause’ for post-19 education plans for young adults with SEN
Caleb, whose mother Alma White, founded the Caleb’s Cause NI campaign Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has come out in support of...
May 27, 2025


Northern Ireland hospitals welcome 26 new Emergency Medicine Consultants to tackle growing pressures
(L-R): Dr Andrew Dobbin, Clinical Director Unscheduled Care, Dr Christina Mulholland ED Consultant, Dr Daniel Mullally ED Consultant, Dr...
May 27, 2025


MEA in Bloom 2025: Community competitions launched to beautify borough and boost biodiversity
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has officially opened entries for the 2025 Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Competitions ,...
May 26, 2025


RNLI launches ‘Float to Live’ campaign to save lives in water emergencies
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched its annual Float to Live campaign, urging the public to adopt a simple yet...
May 25, 2025


Tougher laws proposed to ban handheld mobile phone use while driving in Northern Ireland
In a significant move to enhance road safety, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a 12-week public consultation to...
May 25, 2025


Department of Health launches public engagement events on future of Neurology Services in NI
The Department of Health has announced a series of public events across Northern Ireland as part of its ongoing consultation on the final...
May 25, 2025


Alarming rise in youth vaping in NI: PHA report highlights urgent public health concerns
A groundbreaking report from the Public Health Agency (PHA) has shed light on the escalating issue of vaping among young people in...
May 24, 2025


Northern Trust enhances healthcare accessibility with new hearing support lanyards
Inset: Sarah Cochrane, NHSCT, wearing the I am Deaf lanyard. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has taken a significant step in...
May 24, 2025


Bridgeview Nursing Home crowned Residential Care Home of the Year
Nurse, Ester Ali; Director, Patricia Casement (centre), both of Bridgeview Private Nursing Home in Toomebridge, pictured with Dr. Carla...
May 24, 2025
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