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Ballymena woman takes on 13-mile Antrim Coast Half Marathon to support charity Action for Children
Ballymena woman Karla Turnbull Karla Turnbull, who works with Action for Children’s Ballymena & Little Steps Antrim SureStart service, is...
1 day ago


Hearts across continents: Ballymena students build hope and community in rural Ghana
The St Louis students pictured before leaving Accra Fourteen Year 13 students and five staff from St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena,...
4 days ago


Queen’s lecturer earns PhD after pioneering domestic abuse training for NI Nursing students
Dr Stephanie Craig A Queen’s University Belfast lecturer has been awarded a PhD from the School of Nursing and Midwifery after leading a...
6 days ago


Co Antrim girls shine in celebrations at CAFRE equine graduation
The Erne Veterinary Group Cup was presented to Amy Murphy from Portglenone, Co Antrim (right) for best performance on the Work Placement...
Jul 8


Habitat ReStore and Dougies Goodies partner to create employment opportunities in Ballymena
Adam and Emily have now secured permanent employment in Dougies Ballymena premises (l-r) Isobel Kerr, ReStore Ballymena manager, Adam...
Jul 8


Antrim neonatal nurse wins prestigious award for staff leadership and innovation
A dedicated nurse from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has been formally recognised for her outstanding commitment to professional...
Jul 8


Ballymena-based Clarke achieves coveted B Corp Certification
Pictured at Clarke’s headquarters in Ballymena are (L-R) Tony Convery, Sustainability Director, Eugene Clarke, CEO and Laura Mitchell,...
Jul 8


RNLI Portrush champion John Martin honoured for lifesaving fundraising efforts
RNLI Fundraising volunteer John Martin with Pamela Ballantine. A dedicated RNLI volunteer from Portrush has been recognised for his...
Jul 5


From spa attendant to UK Champion: Galgorm’s Zak Moore to represent UK at World Aufguss Championships
Ballymena local Zak Moore has claimed the prestigious title of UK Aufguss Champion 2025 Ballymena native Zak Moore has secured the...
Jul 4


Groggan Primary School raises over £7,700 for Cancer Focus NI in memory of local dad Gavin Nicholas
Groggan Primary School has raised an impressive £7,700.17 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, following a vibrant community fun day held...
Jul 3


TravelMax named Best Travel Business in Northern Ireland at 2025 TTNG Awards
(L-R) Savannah Bracewell (Travelmax Sales, Media & Marketing Manager), Maxine Bracewell (Travelmax Founder & Owner), Ionela...
Jul 2


Samaritans of Ballymena celebrates 50 years with refurbished branch and renewed commitment
(L-R) Joint Branch Director Mandy Higgins, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Jackson Minford and Joint Branch...
Jul 2


Glenann Primary School honoured as ‘Best Small School’ in Co Antrim by Families First NI Awards
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, pictured alongside Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop, Padraig Shivers,...
Jul 2


Norman McBurney OBE awarded Freedom of the Borough for services to industry and community
Mr & Mrs Norman McBurney with Cllr Armstrong and Cllr Philpott, Proposer and Seconder of the Freedom of the Borough Motion Norman...
Jul 1


Co Antrim woman graduates from Queen’s and makes historic hockey breakthrough for the university
A Queen’s University graduate has completed her Dentistry degree while achieving a landmark sporting feat in Irish university hockey....
Jun 30


End of an era as Portglenone Primary bids emotional farewell to Vice Principal Patricia Goldring
Mrs Patricia Goldring with husband Maurice (right), daughter Maria, and Mr Eugene Mullen, Principal of Portglenone Primary School St...
Jun 29


Portglenone’s Rachel Moore shines at CAFRE Loughry Campus Awards Day
Rachel Moore from Portglenone was presented with the Dairy UK prize for attaining highest marks in dairy related subjects. Rachel...
Jun 28


Daring Fairhead abseil raises almost £40,000 for Little Heroes charity
Images: Kevin McAuley • McAuley Multimedia On the longest day of the year, the dramatic cliffs of Fairhead in Ballycastle witnessed a...
Jun 28


Trailblazing Autistic Graduate from Thailand Makes History at Queen’s earning a PhD in Medicine
Piangfan Naksukpaiboon graduated from Queen’s University with a PhD in Medicine, specialising in colorectal cancer. In a momentous...
Jun 27


Castle Tower and Carnlough lead Mid and East Antrim’s Green Flag success story
Eco-School of the Year – Castle Tower School, Ballee Campus Fifteen schools across the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area have been...
Jun 26
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