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Anna Henry: “We stand with those left behind” on Orange Victims Day
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry A Mid and East Antrim councillor has paid tribute to members of the Orange Order who lost their lives...
Sep 2


Push for extra gritting at busy Doagh junction
Ballyclare DUP Councillor Jeannie Archibald-Brown has called for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s gritting schedule to be...
Sep 2


New online portal allows victims to track PSNI investigations in real time
PSNI ACC Anthony McNally and Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime, Geraldine Hanna The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)...
Sep 2


Ballymena takeaway shortlisted in UK’s top 40 for National Fish & Chip Awards 2026
The popular Fish Supper from The Merchant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most popular takeaways has been named among the UK’s best after...
Sep 2


Six cars torched in suspected racist attack on Filipino nationals in Ballymena
Political representatives across North Antrim have united in condemning a suspected racially motivated arson attack in Ballymena that...
Sep 2


Aer Lingus increases UK flights from Belfast City this winter, with up to 30% off sale
Aer Lingus Regional, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, has unveiled its Winter 2025 schedule from Belfast City Airport, promising...
Sep 2


Go Succeed and Young Enterprise NI launch initiative for NI’s next generation of business leaders
Launching the initiative at Northern Regional College’s new Ballymena campus, from left: Jane Hanna and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young...
Sep 2


Councillor raises alarm over SEN provision in rural Mid and East Antrim
Sinn Féin Braid Councillor Archie Rae A Mid and East Antrim councillor has voiced strong concern over what he described as the “alarming”...
Sep 1


DPD’s Toome distribution hub plans deferred over planning concerns
A planning application lodged on behalf of parcel distribution company DPD for a new distribution hub across from Shivers Business Park,...
Sep 1


Healy 1 England 0: BBC documentary revisits Northern Ireland’s football miracle
Former Northern Ireland footballers Stephen Craigan and David Healy (Image Credit: Chris Mills and Lewis Mason) Northern Ireland’s...
Sep 1


Antrim and Newtownabbey Council launches first-of-its-kind initiative to protect endangered Swifts
Council Swift Champion, Councillor Anne-Marie Logue with Local Resident Brian Calahane, Elected Members, Council Officers and Local...
Sep 1


Mid and East Antrim weighs £200k dog fouling solution ahead of rates decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will give fresh consideration to the purchase of two street cleansing units for dog fouling during...
Sep 1


Orange Victims Day 2025: Loyal Orders remember 344 members and mark Tullyvallen 50th anniversary
Members laying wreaths at the Museum of Orange Heritage, Sloan’s House, Loughgall. Images by Graham Baalham-Curry Leaders of the Loyal...
Sep 1


Concerns raised over new housing development as public consultation event taking place in Ballymena
A public consultation event is set to take place in Ballymena to discuss a proposed new housing development near the Tullygarley area of...
Sep 1


New Ballymena support group launched for people living with secondary breast cancer
Alison Craig - Macmillan Palliative Care Service Improvement Facilitator, Kerrie McLaughlin - Palliative Care Support Worker and Fiona...
Sep 1


Dementia UK highlights key signs of dementia ahead of free clinics in Northern Ireland
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Dementia UK’s...
Sep 1


Storm Amy leads list of UK storm names chosen by the public for 2025/26
The Met Office, alongside Met Éireann and the Dutch weather service KNMI, has unveiled the official list of storm names for the 2025/26...
Sep 1


CAFRE and Teagasc to spotlight hill suckler innovation at Uplands Open Day
Breeding and management: A crossbred cow and calf at the CAFRE Hill Farm. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Aug 31


Extra grass cutting on all main arterial routes and free equipment loan scheme for Mid & East Antrim
DUP Councillor for Knockagh, Peter Johnston welcomed the news Residents across Mid and East Antrim are set to benefit from an enhanced...
Aug 31


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘P’ is for Pavlova
Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...
Aug 31


Farm to fork: Northern Ireland showcases world-class lamb in Love Lamb Week 2025
(L-R) Keith Williamson , ABP, Campbell Tweed, UFU and Colin Smith LMC. The rich flavour, quality, and versatility of Northern Ireland...
Aug 31


Free training opportunities at Habitat ReStore Ballymena to help boost local job prospects
ReStore Volunteer Coordinator Matt Robinson will be providing free training for local people in Ballymena. Habitat for Humanity has...
Aug 31


Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean – 20 years in the making premieres on RTÉ
Filmed over two decades along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast, Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean makes its debut this Sunday on RTÉ One and...
Aug 31


Singing voices return: Farmers’ Choir NI resumes rehearsals in Ballymena ahead of busy season
Members thThe Farmers’ Choir NI during a recent performance. Farmers’ Choir NI will return to rehearsals on Monday 8th September at...
Aug 31
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