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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


Public consultation opens on redesign of Serious Adverse Incident procedure
A public consultation has opened on the redesign of the current Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) procedure in Northern Ireland. The...
Mar 11, 2025


RNLI and Girlguiding Ulster launch partnership to empower young girls to stay safe in & around water
(L-R) Bangor RNLI crew member Christine Bell; Bangor RNLI Helm Gareth Whan; Gareth Morrison, RNLI Head of Water Safety: Bangor RNLI crew...
Mar 10, 2025


Action Cancer’s Big Bus brings vital health services to Sunnylands
(L-R) Helen Bryce Action Cancer; Michael Clarke Chair of Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group; Fiona Surgenor and Alison...
Mar 9, 2025


Community Pharmacy NI representatives tell Stormont Health Committee of urgent funding crisis
The body representing community pharmacists in Northern Ireland has told a Stormont committee that recurrent funding difficulties,...
Mar 8, 2025


Women’s Aid ABCLN launches new online quiz identifying red flags
On International Women’s Day Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated to ending domestic abuse, has announced the launch of a...
Mar 7, 2025


Reckless? THINK AGAIN! Young drivers lead the way in road safety
British car insurance company Zego analysed data from UK road casualty statistics and found that serious accidents among 17-19-year-olds...
Mar 5, 2025


Government issues product recall for popular high street brand Paracetamol tablets
People who have purchased Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets 16s (Item code 81-99-922, Batch 241005, Expiry date 12/2029) are advised to...
Mar 4, 2025


BEAM organise Dawn Walk for Mental Health Awareness
Organisers of BEAM’s first Dawn Walk for Mental Health Awareness A new group is set to shine a light on mental health in Ballymoney, by...
Mar 3, 2025
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