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Another Medical Practice announces closure plans in Ballymena
In what has become almost expected and inevitable, another GP surgery in Ballymena has announced that it will close, blaming escalating...
May 19, 2023


Co Antrim artist draws attention to Mental Health Awareness Week
Local artist Dionne Pollock presents the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross with a digital print of Mossley Mill....
May 18, 2023


TV | Feed Yourself Fitter With Stephen Nolan
Car salesman Felim from Fermanagh and Stephen Nolan As someone who has battled with their weight for many years, Stephen Nolan is on a...
May 17, 2023


NI charity wraps up magic of Disneyland for 12 children living with serious health conditions
The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust, a charity that makes dreams come true for children living with...
May 17, 2023


Action Cancer is calling on adventurers to join its 50th Anniversary 7 Peaks Challenge
L-R Zoe Mornin, U Hire; Kelly Silcock U Hire and Conor Brennan, Action Cancer Leading, local cancer charity Action Cancer has joined...
May 14, 2023


REAL MEN TALK | Emmerdale highlights importance of getting men to talk
Emmerdale story: Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) attends a man club away from the village. In tonight’s Emmerdale Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt)...
May 11, 2023


NI Department of Health warns over unapproved weight loss injections
The Department of Health is alerting people to the dangers of buying prescription weight loss injections from unregulated sources. The...
May 11, 2023


Mental Health charity Inspires public to take part in Belfast Colour Run
Danielle Sheridan, Fundraising Manager at Inspire Wellbeing with Deaglan O’Connor and Laura Lightbody from Boucher Road Dunelm. Leading...
May 11, 2023


ANBCouncil set to continue period poverty initiative in community
A period poverty initiative is set to continue in Antrim and Newtownabbey after funding of £3,000 was approved at a meeting of the...
May 8, 2023


TV | Carl Frampton: Men in Crisis
Northern Ireland has one of the highest suicide rates in the UK and the majority of suicides are men. Two-time World Champion boxer, Carl...
May 7, 2023


Cullybackey GP provision must be protected – Gaston
TUV Bannside councillor Timothy Gaston has said Cullybackey GP provision "must be protected" after the local health centre confirmed that...
May 5, 2023


Concerns grow after Cullybackey Medical Practice hands back contract
Concerns are continuing to grow in communities across Ballymena, and wider Northern Ireland population after Cullybackey Health Centre...
May 5, 2023


New contractor appointed for another GP practice in Ballymena
The Department of Health has confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, May 3rd, that a contractor has been appointed to provide GP services to...
May 3, 2023


ANBCouncil approve motion after “widespread concerns” on accessing GP services
Concern over accessing GP services and the need for more general practitioners was highlighted in a motion approved at a meeting of...
May 1, 2023


Department for Communities welcomes new Concussion Guidelines for grassroots sport in NI
Department for Communities has endorsed new UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport aimed at protecting the wellbeing of young...
May 1, 2023


General Practice “on the verge of collapse” as Dalriada Urgent Care expands in Ballymena
A second GP surgery in Ballymena is set to enter a partnership with Dalriada Urgent Care as a local GP speaking to Love Ballymena warns...
Apr 29, 2023


Action Cancer officially launches new skin cancer detection service across NI
Iona McCormack (Senior Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse, Action Cancer), Sharon Gallagher (Deputy Secretary, SPPG, Department of Health) and...
Apr 27, 2023


Dr Richard Bill thanks patients as he retires after 30 years working for the NHS
After 30 years working in the NHS, Dr Richard Bill, lead GP at Kells and Connor Medical Practice has sent a letter to his staff and...
Apr 24, 2023


PHA highlights symptoms awareness as data reveals 1 in 20 people impacted by bowel cancer
With about 1 in 20 people developing bowel cancer in their lifetime, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how being alert to...
Apr 24, 2023


ANBCouncil backs horticulture therapy initiative for veterans
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have backed an initiative to provide horticulture therapy for veterans. A scheme funded by the Armed...
Apr 22, 2023
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