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Mar 25, 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 24, 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 22, 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 17, 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 13, 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 10, 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 8, 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 5, 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 3, 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 2, 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...


Feb 27, 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 25, 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 24, 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 22, 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 18, 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 17, 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 15, 2024
Jet2 introduce Christmas Market services to Krakow for Winter 24/25 from Belfast International
Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks have responded to continued strong demand for their enormously popular Christmas Markets programme from Belfast...
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