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Ballymena based Turning Point NI announced as firmus energy’s charity partner
Pictured (L-R) is firmus energy representative Olga Pollock, Turning Point’s Lynn Kyle, Lisa McCarthy of firmus energy and Sarah...
Jul 18, 2023


Centra ‘Run Together’ back for 2023 aiming to raise £20k for Action Cancer
Bubba, local fitness trainer; Lucy McCusker, corporate fundraising manager for Action Cancer; Jennifer Morton, Centra brand manager and...
Jul 16, 2023


“We are following the recommendation of senior clinicians” - NHSCT on births move to Antrim
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has issued a statement on Friday afternoon (14 July) after meeting with representatives...
Jul 14, 2023


Concern as councils axed in cost saving measure from fuel poverty scheme
Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Paul Michael BEM has voiced concern over the transfer of the Affordable Warmth scheme to the Northern...
Jul 14, 2023


Swann receives optimistic update on Galgorm Surgery
It has been revealed to Ulster Unionist MLA and former Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann that following a number of interviews, the...
Jul 11, 2023


North Coast bathing waters situation improves but caution still advised – DAERA
The red flag advice against bathing at Portstewart, Castlerock, Downhill and Benone beaches on the North Coast has now been removed,...
Jul 10, 2023


Blue-green algae identified at new swimming spot
Visitors to Antrim Loughshore have been asked to report any sightings of blue-green algae bloom at a new swimming spot. The council...
Jul 8, 2023


Public urged to be blue algae aware this summer
The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the...
Jul 7, 2023


Moy Park announces new charity partnership with Sands
Steven Guy, NI Regional Co-ordinator, Sands (front) pictured with Moy Park team members Duncan Amps, Megan McCartney, Megan Birney, Grace...
Jul 7, 2023


NI hospital delivers four sets of twins on 75th birthday of NHS
Twin newborn baby brothers Finlay James and Malachy Thomas are said to have arrived "fashionably late to the party". A Northern Ireland...
Jul 6, 2023


Department of Health sets closure timetable for Muckamore
The Department of Health has set June 2024 as the planned closure date for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. This date will be dependent on all...
Jul 6, 2023


£1 million investment at Causeway Hospital approved
A £1 million investment to upgrade equipment at Causeway Hospital has been approved by the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jul 6, 2023


Public urged to stay out of water at Portstewart Strand after toxic blue green algae concerns
The National Trust has warned the public that bathing is currently unsafe after concerns over the presence of blue green algae...
Jul 5, 2023


Barr encourages the launch of ‘Chatty Benches’ and cafes in Kells and Broughshane
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has encouraged the launch of the Chatty Bench and Café initiatives in Kells and Broughshane....
Jul 5, 2023


Swann hosts event on benefits of outdoor recreation
Pictured (L-R) are Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Agriculture, North Antrim UUP MLA Robin Swann; Dawson...
Jul 3, 2023


Farmers’ Choir holds AGM and reflect on another fantastic year
Chair Ivan Johnston with the newly-elected office bearers of the Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland with former Minister of Health for...
Jul 2, 2023


£300,000 helps bring Broughshane’s new community centre one step closer
Broughshane & District Community Association is celebrating after being awarded £300,000 from the government's Levelling Up initiative,...
Jun 30, 2023


Fantastic new sensory experience opens at People’s Park in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council last week celebrated the official opening of the new sensory experience in People’s Park, Ballymena....
Jun 27, 2023


Latest Autism Information Roadshow taking place in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in partnership with the Northern Health & Social Care Trust are hosting their third Autism...
Jun 27, 2023


Northern Trust gives assurances on future of acute services and ED at Causeway
An assurance has been given over the future of acute services and the Emergency Department at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. Speaking at...
Jun 27, 2023
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