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Champions’ Square unanimously approved after “historic success” of Larne FC
Image: Bill Guiller A motion for a ‘Champions’ Square’ in Larne town centre was unanimously approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim...
Jun 13, 2023


Local schoolchildren nominate teachers for a Ballymena Gift Card treat!
Six very special teachers were presented this week with a £100 Ballymena Gift Card to treat themselves from a choice of over 100 local...
Jun 13, 2023


MP calls for national honour to recognise Dunlop's sporting success.
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has congratulated constituent and racer Michael Dunlop in his magnificent success at the Isle of Man TT races...
Jun 11, 2023


Portrush Raft Race “delighted” to hand over cheque for £25,410 to RNLI
Pictured are Brian Moore (Raft Race Compere), Matt McAlpin (Ramore Complex), Caroline Owens (Raft Race Committee member), Alison...
Jun 9, 2023


Internationally-acclaimed hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty conferred with Freedom of the City
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council conferred the Freedom of the City of Lisburn & Castlereagh upon two internationally-acclaimed hymn...
Jun 4, 2023


Co Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive Beach Guide!
Member enjoying launch event at Portrush East Strand A County Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive...
Jun 4, 2023


Freedom of the City conferred on Dáithí Mac Gabhann
Six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann pictured with Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tina Black at City Hall. All images: Steven...
Jun 3, 2023


Local students’ achievements recognised at UU Business School Class of 2022 Excellence Awards
(L-R) Ballymena local and prize winner Claire-Anne Mills, Head of Department at the University of Ulster, Dr Mary Boyd, Ballymoney local...
Jun 2, 2023


Five nominations for Northern Regional College at OCN NI Learner Endeavour Awards 2023
Childcare student Kyla Skelton, from the NRC Ballymena campus. Open College Network NI (OCN NI) has revealed the shortlist for its fifth...
Jun 1, 2023


Local youth drama group raises an outstanding £1,417 for leading alcohol & drug charity ASCERT
Ever Unique Productions Youth Drama Group The Irish premiere of a play inspired by a teenager who lost his life to drugs, motivated a...
Jun 1, 2023


Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO
(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...
May 31, 2023


Steam Rally ‘rallies’ for Air Ambulance by funding three patient missions
A record charity fundraising figure from this years’ Shanes Castle Steam Rally has just been announced of £11,000 which will benefit...
May 28, 2023


Donaghy Bros invests over £2million in state-of-the-art retail space in Limavady
(L-R) Dermot Donaghy and James Donaghy Donaghy Brothers, one of Ireland’s leading independent electrical retailers, recently re-opened...
May 27, 2023


Bright future for PowerTower Amelie as local teen lifts prestigious award from Netball NI
Amelie pictured at the event with her award. The sporting talent and skill of a Ballymena teenager was recognised last weekend at the...
May 26, 2023


SPAR Maxol Ballyclare wins Excellence in Customer Experience Award
Pictured is Wendy Cruise, SPAR Maxol Ballyclare with Norman Graham, Regional Manager, The Maxol Group. Maxol, Northern Ireland's leading...
May 25, 2023


Mayor’s praise for local schoolboy who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with with award-winning schoolboy, Lewis Rennie. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
May 25, 2023


David puts his best foot forward to walk 500 miles for local charity
David pictured after completing the South Downs Way in September as a training exercise, walking 120 miles over 8 days. David Stranaghan...
May 24, 2023


Doagh farmer celebrates success at Dale Farm’s Milk Quality Awards
Fred Allen, Dale Farm Chair and Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank pictured with Samuel Kennedy and family Doagh farmer...
May 23, 2023


Maker of world’s most efficient electric double deck bus hits new green milestone
Wrightbus's double deck Electroliner, the most efficient BEV double deck in the world, with the single deck Electroliner, now classed the...
May 23, 2023


County Antrim stores win Musgrave ‘Store of the Year’ Awards
Centra McCool’s Ballymena owner Peter McCool (left) and store manager Kevin Killough celebrate after achieving the bronze award in the...
May 22, 2023
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