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Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘I’ is for icing - Jill’s perfect buttercream icing!
‘I’ is for Icing - the perfect vanilla buttercream for delicious cakes and cupcakes! For those of you who don’t know, I used to make...
May 11, 2025


Seven new bathing water sites identified for Northern Ireland in 2025
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s coastal and inland recreational offerings, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the...
May 6, 2025


Marine Hotel Ballycastle becomes one of Northern Ireland’s first B Corp certified hotels
In a landmark achievement for sustainable hospitality, the Marine Hotel Ballycastle has officially joined the global B Corp community,...
May 2, 2025


Marine & Lawn unveils new luxury offering with opening of Portrush Adelphi
Luxury hospitality brand Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts has officially announced the opening of its latest property, Portrush Adelphi,...
Apr 29, 2025


Jill Bakes | Mini Egg Cookie Dough Dessert
The perfect easy sharing dessert for Easter. This is an ultimate treat ready in less than half an hour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ )...
Apr 13, 2025


Multi-billion-pound Universal Theme Park set to be built in UK
A landmark multi-billion-pound investment has been secured for a sprawling new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford, marking a...
Apr 9, 2025


Jill Bakes | Easter Lemon Pavlova
The perfect Easter dessert! If you’re not a fan of a traditional chocolate dessert, this is a great alternative. And because it’s so...
Apr 6, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 5 April 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Apr 5, 2025


Jill Bakes Easter | Mini Egg Cheesecake
The Easter countdown continues and this week it’s Mini Egg Cheesecake! Mini Eggs have to be my favourite Easter chocolate and I think...
Mar 30, 2025


Belfast to The Balearics: TUI announces Majorca route from Belfast City Airport
Image: Miquel Rossello Leading Northern Ireland Tour Operator TUI has announced flights to the Balearic Island of Majorca from Belfast...
Mar 24, 2025


Jill Bakes Easter | Easter Brownies
It’s only four weeks to Easter so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favourite Easter bakes! Starting off with these fudgey and...
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


Visit Causeway Coast and Glens launch Spring campaign
Visit Causeway Coast and Glens have launched their Spring Campaign, targeting visitors in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to...
Mar 19, 2025


Revealed: destinations offering the best value worldwide
The Algarve, Portugal Sterling looks set to play a pivotal part in destination choice this year, according to the 19th annual Holiday...
Mar 15, 2025


SAVED | Family Fun Zone at Carnfunnock Park set to reopen
The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone outside Larne have announced their planned return to the country park next month. Ian and...
Mar 14, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘H’ is for Honeycomb Rocky Roads
Jill Bakes The Alphabet is back! And ‘H’ is for Honeycomb Rocky Roads. This series took a bit of a hiatus, but I think this recipe was...
Mar 9, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 8 March 2025
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 8, 2025


Jill Bakes | Slow Cooker Satay Chicken
Normal recipe service has resumed after my Lisbon adventure! Back with an easy prep, healthy slow cooker recipe! It was extremely hard to...
Mar 2, 2025


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 1, 2025


National Lottery Open Week returns this spring with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK
This March, The National Lottery will once again be saying thank you to players for the £30million they raise for good causes every week...
Feb 28, 2025
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