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Princess Royal honours 106-year-old Coleraine veteran with BEM at Hillsborough Castle
The Princess Royal greeting 106-year-old Coleraine veteran Norman Irwin at Hillsborough Castle (Images: The Royal Family) The Princess...
Sep 11


ANBC Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick celebrates £5,585 fundraising success at inaugural dinner
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick and & Mayor’s Consort, Gary Kirkpatrick photographed with their...
Sep 11


BID and town centre businesses celebrate £250K Ballymena Gift Card milestone
(L-R) Valerie McLernon (Fairhill Shopping Centre), Aileen McGarry (Primark), Roy Smyth (Outdoor Adventure), Alison Malfatto (Tower...
Sep 10


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


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


K9 Search and Rescue NI successfully locates missing person in Belfast with specialist dog Dakota
Search & Rescue Dog Dakota In a remarkable demonstration of skill and dedication, K9 Search and Rescue NI played a pivotal role in...
Aug 31


UK’s longest family-run Post Office marks 175th anniversary in Northern Ireland
Dessie Donnelly with his wife Bernadette In a remarkable testament to enduring community service, Galbally Post Office in County Tyrone,...
Aug 29


Celebrating 40 years: Founder Jim Fitzsimons returns and reflects on decades of service in Ballymena
Jim Fitzsimons (centre) with new owners John and Louise Broderick Ballymena’s beloved Fitzsimons Opticians marked a significant milestone...
Aug 27


Mid and East Antrim Council up for three major UK awards, including Overall Council of the Year
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been named a finalist in three categories at the prestigious 2025 APSE Service Awards, which...
Aug 26


Donnelly Group wins Suzuki Regional Dealer of the Year 2025
Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer, Donnelly Group, has been awarded Regional Dealer of the Year at the...
Aug 26


From Ballymena to the UK Stage: Dougies Goodies in running for Craft Bakery of the Year
Team Dougies Goodies Ballymena’s much-loved bakery Dougies Goodies has earned national recognition after being named a finalist at the...
Aug 26


Ballee Pharmacy presents £1,515 to Air Ambulance NI following Belfast Marathon Relay
The Ballee Pharmacy team present a cheque to Air Ambulance NI. Pictured are Pharmacist partner Stephen Burns, Lauren, Zillah - Air...
Aug 24


Fundraising legacy of late Mayor Beth Adger MBE delivers £17,000 boost to local charities
Alderman William McCaughey with representatives from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Air Ambulance NI and Alderman Beth Adger MBE’s family –...
Aug 23


Ballymena and Antrim students jet off for prestigious Study USA programme
(L-R) Sarah MacFarlane (Ballymena), Ellie Mayne (Antrim), Sarah Donaghy (Antrim), Katie McClean (Antrim) and Emily McCaughey (Ballymena)...
Aug 20


Northern Ireland students celebrate outstanding BTEC, AS and A Level Results
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Rathmore Grammar School in Dunmurry with Principal Arthur Donnelly and pupils. Education...
Aug 14


Cushendall bids fond farewell to firefighter Malachy Jamison after 37 years of dedicated service
Cushendall and the wider Glens of Antrim have come together to honour the remarkable career of firefighter and watch commander Malachy...
Aug 14


Follow Coffee awarded prestigious Taste of Ulster Plaque for 2025
Follow Coffee, Greenvale Street, Ballymena Ballymena’s much-loved independent café, Follow Coffee, has been awarded the Taste of Ulster...
Aug 11


Dale Farm’s Ballymena Tractor and Truck Run raises thousands for Cancer Focus NI
(L-R) Rosie Forsythe, Cancer Focus NI, Caroline Martin, Jennifer Toner, Gail McCullough, Colin Smyth, Laura Peacock and Lauren Shields -...
Aug 10


Northern Trust’s Shelley Hannon wins prestigious National Award for Dietetic Excellence
(L-R): Gillian Farren from the British Dietetic Association presents Shelley Hannon with her award. A Northern Health and Social Care...
Aug 9


RNLI lifeguard Eva Jones rescues bodyboarder in 9ft surf at Portrush
RNLI lifeguard Eva Jones RNLI praises swift response as lifeguard Eva Jones aids bodyboarder caught in 9ft surf and strong winds An RNLI...
Aug 6
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