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Minister applauds Women’s Aid ABCLN practitioners for earning highest domestic abuse qualification
Women’s Aid ABCLN Domestic Abuse Specialists have completed NOCN Qualification Level Three Certificate in Preventing & Tackling Domestic...
Jun 12


Ballymena Academy pupils celebrated for volunteering excellence at Volunteer Now Awards
In a special ceremony held at Ballymena Academy last week, Education Minister Paul Givan presented Year 13 pupils with prestigious...
Jun 10


Ballymena’s Connor Martin of The JAQ Group named Young Business Leader of the Year 2025
Connor Martin, founder and managing director of local company, The JAQ Group has been awarded the accolade of Young Business Leader of...
Jun 10


Housing Executive honours Ballymena volunteer Chris Bowyer during Volunteers Week
Chris Bowyer, Chairperson of Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group, was recognised by the Housing Executive during Volunteers Week....
Jun 9


Cullybackey’s Miriam McIlvenna honoured with Girlguiding Ulster’s highest volunteer award
Local woman Miriam McIlvenna being presented with her Ivy Award by Girlguiding Ulster Chief Commissioner Debbie and County Commissioner...
Jun 8


Hospice Hockey scores big for charity with over £109,000 raised for Northern Ireland Hospice
Team Horizon and Team Somerton celebrating on the ice at The SSE Arena, Belfast. A sell-out crowd, star-studded line-up, and an...
Jun 8


Inspiring Ballymena woman recognised for nearly 800 hours of voluntary service at home and abroad
Maria Goldring who achieved an outstanding 779 hours of volunteering across her time as a student at St Mary's University College. Marc...
Jun 6


From check-in to cheque in: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice
Eddie McKeever, McKeever Hotels Managing Director and Kelly Roulston, NI Hospice Corporate Fundraising Manager Family-owned hospitality...
Jun 6


Record number of Corncrakes return to Rathlin Island in conservation triumph
The elusive Corncrake, pictured on Rathlin Island, County Antrim. Image: Tom McDonnell, Northcoast Nature In a remarkable milestone for...
Jun 3


First, fear. Now, first female Mayor: Leah Kirkpatrick’s inspiring journey
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick From a teenager gripped by anxiety and self-doubt to making history...
Jun 3


LEDCOM celebrates 40 years of economic transformation in Larne and Ballyclare
(L-R) Catherine Anderson, Business and Marketing Executive, Ken Nelson MBE, Chief Executive, and Dr Norman Apsley, OBE, Chairman. In a...
Jun 3


Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit receives BLISS Silver Award for family-centred care
(L-R): Suzie Forbes, Enhanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Kathie Dobbin, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Jackie Quigg, Advanced...
May 31


Ballymena’s Peter Willis triumphs with maiden British Talent Cup Victory at Silverstone
Cullybackey teenager Peter Willis #99 In a thrilling display of skill and determination, 16-year-old Ballymena racer Peter Willis...
May 29


Wrightbus celebrated as one of the happiest places to work
Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer of zero-emission buses, has been officially recognised as one of the happiest workplaces in the...
May 29


Kells breeder secures double victory at Balmoral Show 2025 Beltex Championship
Sophie McAllister, judge Sue Wilkinson and Elizabeth McAllister pictured with the Balmoral Show Beltex Champion and Reserve Champion. The...
May 29


Ballymena service stations win at Maxol Excellence Awards
L-R: Jacquie Henry, Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group, Nicola Farrell, Regional Manager, Aramark Ireland, Mark Cribbin, Account...
May 27


Bridgeview Nursing Home crowned Residential Care Home of the Year
Nurse, Ester Ali; Director, Patricia Casement (centre), both of Bridgeview Private Nursing Home in Toomebridge, pictured with Dr. Carla...
May 24


Wrightbus celebrates double award success after landmark year
Ballymena-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been recognised with two prestigious awards in just two days, marking...
May 21


From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21


Macmillan Unit at Antrim Hospital reaccredited with prestigious quality mark
The Macmillan Unit Team based at Antrim Area Hospital The Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital has once again been awarded the...
May 20
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