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Supervalu and Centra raise phenomenal £200,000 for Action Cancer
SuperValu and Centra are celebrating after raising a staggering £200,000 for their long-term charity partner Action Cancer, following a...
Mar 8, 2023


Portrush RNLI crew members thanked by charity for their role in saving life of teen
Portrush RNLI held a special ceremony on Friday 3 March to celebrate its crew members who were recently recognised by the RNLI for their...
Mar 5, 2023


Specsavers Ballymena sponsor Big C Foundation wheelchair
Specsavers Ballymena has become one of the first sponsors of The Big C Foundation’s fundraising drive to have their wheelchair purchased...
Mar 5, 2023


Translink wins ‘Rail Team of the Year’ at national Rail Business Awards
Translink has scooped the “Rail Team of the Year” award at the prestigious Rail Business Awards 2023, the national awards for the UK rail...
Mar 4, 2023


Mayor meets inspirational fundraising teen Maggie McMillan
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed inspirational fundraising volunteer, Maggie McMillan, to his...
Mar 3, 2023


George Cross on display in Ulster Museum
The George Cross is being put on public display in Northern Ireland. The award was presented to the four National Health Services of the...
Mar 3, 2023


Mayor meets Jonathan Rea MBE bursary recipients
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed recipients of the Jonathan Rea bursary fund to his parlour to...
Mar 2, 2023


MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Dementia Hero Awards, which is hosted by Alzheimer’s...
Feb 28, 2023


Ballymena girl rows onto the world stage in Toronto
Qualifying within the top 10 females in the world put a smile on young Ballymena local Charlotte Dixon back in November. Now, it’s time...
Feb 25, 2023


‘UTV Life’ at the BAFTAs’ Special programme with crew from ‘An Irish Goodbye’
“From a farm in Templepatrick up to our knees in muck, to the dizzy heights of the Royal Festival Hall for the BAFTAs, we’re going to...
Feb 24, 2023


Stephens Catering Equipment clinches Silver at a Innovation Awards
Stephen’s Catering Equipment, Ireland’s largest and longest established catering and food service equipment company, based in Ballymena,...
Feb 22, 2023


Success for NI WorldSkills participants celebrated
Northern Ireland vocational skills students have once again showcased their abilities on the national and global stage. Five local...
Feb 22, 2023


First look trailer revealed for Marlowe - Liam Neeson’s 100th film
Sky has today revealed the official trailer for gripping noir crime thriller, Marlowe, a new Sky Original film starring Liam Neeson in...
Feb 20, 2023


Young Ballymena baker turns passion for cakes and coffee into successful local café
A Ballymena baker has turned her passion for cakes and coffees into a thriving local café, The Ticket Bakehouse in Cullybackey, thanks to...
Feb 19, 2023


Ballymena mum takes on charity run for fourth year in memory of much-loved Dad
Selina McClure is busy pounding the pavements in preparation for local charity Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke’s (NICHS) Red Dress...
Feb 17, 2023


Broughshane women hands over cheque on third year of support for Air Ambulance NI
Norma Craig has raised a phenomenal £6,700 for the charity Air Ambulance NI, which will potentially help save the lives of 3 individuals...
Feb 17, 2023


34 new wholetime firefighters graduate from NIFRS
Thirty-four new Wholetime (Full-Time) Firefighters graduated from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) on Friday 10 February...
Feb 14, 2023


‘Ireland’s oldest thatched pub’ delighted to win latest prestigious award
The Crosskeys Inn, Toomebridge, is celebrating after being recognised in the CIE Tours annual Awards of Excellence and winning the...
Feb 12, 2023


Mayor welcomes Stephen Burns honoured for services to community of Portglenone
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, held a very special reception this week for Council employee Stephen Burns, who was...
Feb 9, 2023


Ballymena woman Lorraine Mulholland releases stunning debut book
Ballymena woman Lorraine Mulholland has just released her fantastic debut children's book, and it is a literary first that lovingly...
Feb 6, 2023
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