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Health Minister calls for “reality check” on funding needs with projected £400M budget gap
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has called for a “reality check” on the funding needs of health and social care in Northern Ireland....
Feb 13, 2025
Ballymena opticians announces new retail director
Stephen is pictured with store partners (from left) Gerard O’Mullan, Fiona Lynch and Andrew Lowry. SPECSAVERS Ballymena has announced a...
Feb 13, 2025
Industry receives a shot in the arm thanks to phenomenal Wrightbus growth
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has issued a rallying cry to industry partners as it ramps up production for another...
Feb 13, 2025
Ballycastle Co-op embarks on million pound makeover
Ballycastle Co-op has embarked on a one million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products and...
Feb 13, 2025
Swann & Armstrong call on Treasury for hospitality VAT parity
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann and UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel...
Feb 13, 2025
Police investigate after car destroyed by fire in Broughshane
Police attended a report of a car on fire at the Tullymore Dale area of Broughshane on Thursday 13th February. At around 00:20am, it was...
Feb 13, 2025
Campaign urges people to talk about their true feelings
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of having conversations about our true feelings in a campaign that shows...
Feb 13, 2025
The Jonathan Ross Show is back for a brand-new series!
The Jonathan Ross Show is back for a brand-new series, and on this week’s episode Jonathan is joined by stage and screen icon Brian Cox,...
Feb 12, 2025
Latest tracker shows lowest earning households have seen some recovery in spending power
Today, Wednesday 12 February, the Consumer Council released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 3 2024...
Feb 12, 2025
Northern Regional College showcases career-boosting higher level apprenticeships at Ballymena event
Maire McToal and Kieran McToal pictured with Laura Ferris from AG Paving & Buildings Products Ltd. As part of NI Apprenticeship Week,...
Feb 12, 2025
Border Collie Olly searches for ‘The One’
Long term resident at Dogs Trust Ballymena - Olly the Border Collie A young Border Collie cross who has spent most of his life at Dogs...
Feb 12, 2025
Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12, 2025
Calling all rafters! Portrush Raft Race is GO!!
The planning for Portrush Raft Race 2025 is ‘GO’ - and the excitement is real for Raft Race 2025. Once again Portrush Yacht Club (PYC)...
Feb 12, 2025
Call for vigilance after man tells of 'devastating impact' of romance fraud
A man from Northern Ireland who was deceived by a fraudster into giving more than £200,000 in a romance scam has shared his ordeal to...
Feb 12, 2025
Broughshane play park partial refurbishment commencing soon
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is pleased the announce the partial refurbishment of Knockan Road play park in Broughshane will begin...
Feb 12, 2025
Education Minister announces investment of £4million in outdoor learning equipment for schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched the Outdoor Learning Project to enhance pupil experiences of outdoor learning. The...
Feb 12, 2025
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