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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


Call goes out to step up to Diabetes UK challenge
A sponsored step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has gone out for...
Jun 25, 2023


Agewell braves an early morning cold water dip at Ballygally
Sixty local dippers braved the waves at Ballygally beach last Saturday in aid of older people's charity Agewell raising an incredible...
Jun 24, 2023


Northern Trust approves £3.2M refurbishment for Robinson Memorial Hospital
A £3.2m proposal for the refurbishment of a north Antrim community hospital was given approval by the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jun 24, 2023


Campaign to save maternity services at Causeway moves up a gear with planned protest rally
A campaign to save services at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine will move up a gear next month with a rally to be held on July 15. Chair of...
Jun 23, 2023


Further funding from The Gallaher Trust to Age NI Charity
Assistant Manager of Age NI in Ballymena, Deirdre McGowan, Mild Cognitive Impairment Adviser at Age NI, Pauline O’Kaneand trustee of The...
Jun 22, 2023


Belfast City Airport donates life-saving equipment in memory of young Maggie Black
Sheenagh Black, Maggie’s mother (left) was on hand to receive the honour in her daughter’s memory from Director of Corporate Services at...
Jun 22, 2023


Plaque unveiled at the Royal Victoria Hospital to Dr Terry Cross OBE for sight saving donation
L-R Louis Gilliland (aged 9), Ms. Eibhlin McLoone, Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Belfast Trust and Dr Terry Cross OBE. The...
Jun 21, 2023


Swann welcomes announcement of five new planned regional cancer support centres
(L-R) Richard Spratt, CEO, Cancer Focus NI; Denise Kettyles, Cancer Focus NI client; and Robin Swann MLA, former Health Minister. Ulster...
Jun 20, 2023


Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off...
Jun 20, 2023


New Retail Skills Academy launched to support people with autism and learning difficulties
Pictured (left to right) are; Sean Hanna, Director of Services at NOW Group; Conor Boyle, Regional Managing Director at Lidl Northern...
Jun 18, 2023


BOGOF ban delayed by government
Rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar – including buy one get one free deals – will be delayed for...
Jun 17, 2023


RTÉ Toy Show Appeal’s grants to help transform young lives in every county on the island of Ireland
A Ballymena-based charity is among 14 children's organisations across Northern Ireland who have been awarded grants from the RTÉ Toy Show...
Jun 14, 2023


Connection Matters | Mid and East Antrim welcomes another ‘Chatty Bench’
(L-R) Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Michael Clarke (Chairperson of Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group) and...
Jun 12, 2023


Anger on the Causeway Coast with confirmation all births moving to Antrim Area Hospital
Causeway maternity campaigners have reacted angrily to a decision by the Department of Health to back a recommendation for all hospital...
Jun 9, 2023


Northern Trust plan approved for births to move from Causeway to Antrim Area Hospital
The Department of Health has approved the Northern Health and Social Care Trust recommendation to consolidate hospital births on the...
Jun 8, 2023


Sole surviving Victorian public baths in Ireland set to reopen after £17million restoration
A new visitor centre and state-of-the-art leisure and spa facilities will open later this month at Templemore Baths following a £17...
Jun 7, 2023


Carers are left experiencing the pain of no Executive - Swann
(L-R) Craig Harrison, CarersNI; Jack Watt and Maddie Balmer from Ballymena who represent a network of young carer advocates in North...
Jun 6, 2023


The Wave Project brings ‘surf therapy’ tour to Co Antrim
The UK’s leading surf therapy charity The Wave Project and surfing brand Saltrock will be hosting a free talk this week at The Kirk...
Jun 5, 2023


Leading NI hearing care provider AUDIOCARE opens new clinic in Ballymena
Audiocare's newest clinic open now on Greenvale Street, Ballymena. Audiocare, a leading provider of hearing care services in Northern...
Jun 5, 2023
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