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Jet2 celebrate taking off to Malta for the first time from Belfast International Airport
MALTA HERE WE COME: Lauren, Norman and Jacqui Worthington from Ballymena were amongst the first passengers to depart on the inaugural...
Mar 28, 2024


RNLI lifeguards set to return to Causeway Coast for Easter break with new operational hours
The RNLI lifeguard team are returning to patrol seven beaches along the Causeway Coast over the upcoming Easter period. The lifeguard...
Mar 25, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week's Top 10...
Mar 24, 2024


Easter with Jill Bakes | Brownie Scotch Eggs
When chocolate scotch eggs became a thing last year I knew I had to try them. I’ve used white creme eggs as they’re my new obsession, but...
Mar 24, 2024


Council agree to takeover maintenance of temporary skatepark in Portrush
Skateboarding at Station Square, Portrush. Image: Maureen Kane Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will take full responsibility for...
Mar 22, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week's Top 10...
Mar 17, 2024


The Salthouse Hotel doubles occupancy with £3.5m investment in new luxury sea view units
Carl McGarrity, Director of The Salthouse Hotel The Salthouse Hotel, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality and one of Europe’s greenest...
Mar 13, 2024


Jill Bakes | Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Spring is in the air but it’s definitely still soup season! This one perfect for batch cooking and freezing for a handy lunch to take to...
Mar 10, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week's bestselling Top...
Mar 10, 2024


Lidl Northern Ireland launches exclusive new own brand Irish skincare collection Ár Ocean
Lidl Northern Ireland has launched its first ever own brand skincare range, Ár Ocean, in an exclusive new partnership with county...
Mar 8, 2024


Have your say on new leisure, health and wellbeing centre at the St Patrick’s Regeneration site
Come along to Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena, on Thursday 7 March to have your say on innovative plans for a new leisure, health...
Mar 5, 2024


Jill Bakes | One-Pan Pesto Chicken Pasta
This is a really simple and tasty one-pan pasta dish... I love it and I think you will too despite it not looking the most appetising...
Mar 3, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week's Top 10 Ballymena...
Mar 2, 2024


Eating well during pregnancy – new video series launched by Public Health Dietitians
The Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) has launched a new video series on its YouTube channel ‘Public Health Dietitians’ with expert...
Feb 27, 2024


Jill Bakes | One-Pan ‘Marry Me’ Chicken Pasta
‘Marry me chicken’ went viral last year on TikTok and this is my super simple take on a one-pan pasta version. The recipe was given the...
Feb 25, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week's news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This Week's Top 10... 1....
Feb 24, 2024


Ready steady mow and sow! Johnsons Lawn Seed’s ultimate guide to spring lawn care
As the sun starts to shine and the days gradually lengthen, signalling the onset of spring, it's the perfect time to breathe new life...
Feb 24, 2024


Consultation launched for new Ballymena Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has today (Thursday 22nd February) announced a public consultation on the long-awaited Ballymena...
Feb 22, 2024


Jill Bakes | Coffee Cake
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious and moist coffee cake recipe look no further! I’ve kept the decoration simple so there’s no...
Feb 18, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1. The...
Feb 17, 2024
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