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Ryanair launches 48hr flash sale with flights from £16.99
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (18 Dec) launched a 48hr flash sale with flights available from just £16.99 for travel through...
Dec 18, 2024


Jill Bakes at Christmas | Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Cheesecake is always a firm favourite in my family and this chocolate orange one is so light and delicious! This will keep for a few days...
Dec 15, 2024


Lidl’s Champagne & Rosé make a ‘sparkling’ impression, beating market leaders in taste tests test in the dark
Northern Irish consumers prefer Lidl’s £21.99 bottle of Henry Dubois Brut champagne to the market leading luxury label Moët, which...
Dec 3, 2024


‘Wellbeing Oasis’ opens at Dunadry Hotel and Gardens
Bridgene Keeley and Eddie McKeever at the grand opening of the Dunadry Garden Spa The transformation of facilities at the historic...
Dec 2, 2024


Jill Bakes | One-Pan Bacon Mac & Cheese with Crispy Stuffing Topping
A really tasty and family-friendly one-pan meal - minimal washing up and maximum flavour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS…...
Dec 1, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 30 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Nov 30, 2024


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘G’ is for Guinness Chocolate Cake
The delicious Guinness Chocolate Cake is the perfect weekend bake! This is one of my all-time favourite cakes, it’s so rich, moist and...
Nov 24, 2024


Avoid disappointment this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with top tips for shopping online
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday taking place on 29th November and 2nd December respectively, consumers in Northern Ireland will be...
Nov 22, 2024


Bag unbeatable bargains with Lidl’s Black Friday sale!
Get ready to shop the best bargains of the year as Lidl Northern Ireland reveals its most exciting Black Friday deals to date. Available...
Nov 17, 2024


Jill Bakes | Airfryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This is one of my favourite dinners….the chicken is so moist, the stuffing so tasty and the bacon so crispy! I like to use the pork...
Nov 17, 2024


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


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘F’ is for Fifteens… with Maltesers
A traditional Northern Irish traybake for ‘F’… but I’ve made them with a twist using Maltesers instead of glacé cherries. In my opinion,...
Nov 10, 2024


Jill Bakes | Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
It feels like autumn and slow cooker season has arrived. Super easy, minimal prep and maximum taste! You can customise how hot this is by...
Nov 3, 2024


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


KLM double daily service takes off from Belfast City Airport
The first of a new double daily service from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam has taken off with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The...
Oct 29, 2024


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘E’ is for Eton Mess
One of the easiest and quickest desserts - perfect to make if you need something pulled together quickly! My version features a lovely...
Oct 27, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 26 October 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Oct 26, 2024


Ballymena Autumn/Winter Fashion Show dazzles in a spectacular second year!
The stage set for another fabulous Ballymena Autumn/Winter Fashion Show The Ballymena Autumn/Winter Fashion Show made a grand return on...
Oct 24, 2024


Jill Bakes | Toffee Apple Waffle Pudding
A very autumnal recipe with the flavours of cinnamon and toffee apple... perfect for this time of year! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ )...
Oct 20, 2024


Ryanair opens new Belfast route to Kaunas
Ryanair today (16th Oct) launched its Winter 2024 schedule for Belfast, with 13 routes including an exciting new route to Kaunas. Ryanair...
Oct 16, 2024
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