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800 vintage vehicles expected to take part in this year’s Shane’s Castle Steam Rally
Eight hundred vintage vehicles are expected to take part in this year’s Shane’s Castle Steam Rally in Antrim during the bank holiday...
Apr 2, 2023


Sacrifice recognised by “too few” - ANBCouncil backs motion for prison officer commemoration
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has backed a motion for a commemoration in recognition of the “immense sacrifice” of prison...
Apr 1, 2023


Man wanted on suspicion of rape arrested at Belfast International Airport
The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit have arrested a 31-year-old man at Belfast International Airport on...
Mar 30, 2023


No carers available to attend elderly bedbound dementia patient due to staff shortages
A number of patients receiving domiciliary care (at-home care) in the Northern Trust, including the Ballymena area, have been impacted in...
Mar 29, 2023


Over 100 new jobs on offer with Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport, member of the VINCI Airports network, is holding a recruitment fair to resource and support growth for...
Mar 28, 2023


World War II torpedo recovery vessel Joyce returns home to Lough Neagh
Decades after being decommissioned by the Royal Navy, the Joyce, an 80-year-old World War II vessel, has returned home and been lowered...
Mar 28, 2023


Recommendation to move births from Causeway to Antrim is about “sustainability of service”
All hospital births in the Northern Trust area should take place at Antrim Hospital with current provision at Causeway Hospital...
Mar 26, 2023


£23.1m Investment in new wards but concerns continue over ambulance turnaround times
Ambulances faced delays of more than three hours at Antrim Hospital on 241 occasions during the last month, the Northern Health and...
Mar 25, 2023


All births in Northern Trust recommended to take place at Antrim Area Hospital
At a public meeting held today, Thursday 23 March, in Portrush, the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust approved a...
Mar 23, 2023


New oak tree at Macmillan Cancer Unit, Antrim Area Hospital is a symbol of strength
L-R: Ward Manager at Antrim Macmillan Unit Sister Deirdre Tolton, Macmillan Volunteer Maureen Mitchell, the Mayor of Antrim and...
Mar 22, 2023


Co Antrim visitor attractions to be investigated for ghostly goings-on
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved requests to search for paranormal activity at two visitor attractions. The borough...
Mar 18, 2023


New ‘Connected Cafes’ launch in Antrim and Ballyclare
Attending the Connected Cafe Launch are (L-R) Denise McClenaghan, NHSCT, Councillor Norrie Ramsey, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Mar 17, 2023


Requests for paranormal investigation at visitor attractions
Requests have been made to Antrim and Newtownabbey Council for paranormal investigations at two visitor attractions in the borough. A...
Mar 13, 2023


Yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice in NI
The Met Office have issued a further yellow weather warning impacting Northern Ireland effective from 5pm tomorrow, Monday 13 March to...
Mar 12, 2023


MISSING | Police becoming increasingly concerned about two missing teens
Police are becoming increasingly concerned regarding the whereabouts of missing girls, Crystal Pond and Tamzin Mitchell who were last...
Mar 11, 2023


Co Antrim sports clubs receive community grant from Power NI
Power NI, Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier, has donated two community grants of £300 each to All Saints Old Boys Football...
Mar 11, 2023


Irish Dancing costume collection goes on display for the first time
Members of the public are being encouraged to visit an exhibition of historic Irish Dancing costumes as part of the celebrations for St...
Mar 10, 2023


Ballymena's Leon Carley wins 'Young Apprentice of the Year’ Award with JANS Group
JANS Group, one of Antrim's leading manufacturing firms is highlighting the importance of an apprenticeship career path. This fast-paced...
Mar 9, 2023


DfI released statement on road gritting operations
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed that all the scheduled gritting routes were treated in the early hours of this...
Mar 9, 2023


Amber Weather Warning issued for parts of Northern Ireland
The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for eastern parts of Northern Ireland saying periods of heavy snow are expected to...
Mar 9, 2023
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