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Community of Carnlough unites to remember WWII hero Paddy the Pigeon
The original memorial plaque (left) on the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month, and two days later (right) torn off the wall and...
Jul 10, 2024


Ballymena teen hits high notes with debut single 'She'
Ballymena singer Lacey Aiken In a triumph for young talent, 14-year-old Lacey Aiken from Broughshane has released her debut single,...
Jul 9, 2024


Tourism NI awards superb Portrush holiday home five stars
Blackrock Beach House in Portrush has been awarded a five-star accommodation grading by Tourism NI. A Portrush self-catering property has...
Jul 8, 2024


Award-winning student graduates having secured PhD funding to help further his research
Queen’s graduate, Reece Mills Reece Mills graduated this week with a Master's in Marine Biology with Professional Studies having secured...
Jul 7, 2024


Antrim Area Hospital receives national cancer award
Rebecca Getty Assistant Director, Moyra MillsMacmillan service improvement lead, Robert McGaughey, Dr Aaron Niblock Haematology...
Jul 6, 2024


Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...
Jul 5, 2024


Broadcaster Kerry McLean celebrates with family as she graduates from Ulster University
BBC Radio Ulster broadcaster Kerry McLean celebrates with husband Ralph McLean as she graduates from Ulster University with a degree in...
Jul 5, 2024


Mid and East Antrim schools shine with eight green flags as Eco-Schools mark 30th anniversary
Mid and East Antrim Eco-Schools winners pictured with Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative...
Jul 4, 2024


Steam Rally event breaks record for 3rd consecutive year raising £13,000 for Air Ambulance NI
Shane’s Castle May Day Steam Rally has broken it’s own fundraising record for the third year in a row, raising a staggering £13,000 for...
Jul 3, 2024


RNLI North Coast receives prestigious ‘999 Hero’ accolade
RNLI North Coast team members David Robinson and Beni McAllister received the award from Four Star Pizza CEO Colin Hughes and stars of...
Jul 2, 2024


Co Antrim’s artisan producers securing a place on Lidl NI’s supplier development programme
Blackfire Food, Green Fingers Family and Sweet Robyn’s from Co Antrim have been picked for this year’s Kickstart Supplier Development...
Jul 1, 2024


Ballymena business has designs on growth following Go Succeed support
A Ballymena-based manufacturing and design company has supercharged its growth plans after receiving support from the government-backed...
Jul 1, 2024


Hard work pays off with trio of Corncrakes calling across Rathlin Island
RSPB NI are thrilled to announce that three calling Corncrakes have returned to Rathlin Island for the breeding season this year. They...
Jun 27, 2024


Success strikes again for CAFRE Landscape Gardening Teams
(L-R) Anna, Aimee and Jacob as they near completion on their garden builds. Landscape Gardening talent continues to shine for College of...
Jun 23, 2024


Randalstown is crowned Best Kept Town in Ireland 2024
Tidy Randalstown members are presented with Ireland’s Best Kept Town overall winner and Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town Awards at the...
Jun 20, 2024


Cullybackey lad awarded Community Ambassador Award by NRC
Ryan McClintock and his mum Wendy pictured with Principal & Chief Executive of Northern Regional College, Mel Higgins at the recent...
Jun 14, 2024


"It's up to me to prove I'm the best player in the world,” says Co Antrim ace Mark Allen
Northern Irish snooker ace Mark Allen wants to hold on his world number one ranking for as long as possible. Joining the Elite Allen has...
Jun 13, 2024


St Vincent de Paul members celebrate 180 years
St Vincent de Paul Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary Waide, is pictured with SVP members Kieran Killough, Clare Barr,...
Jun 12, 2024


Show time for students as applications open for equine courses at CAFRE
Level 3 Equine Management first year student Nicole McClements from Ballymena, pictured with CAFRE Equine Lecturer Chris Bogues at Lusk...
Jun 9, 2024


Ballymena cyclist completes 280-mile journey for mental health
Ballymena man Connor McCullough Late last month, Connor McCullough embarked on an extraordinary journey from his home in Ballymena,...
Jun 4, 2024
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