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Volunteers needed at Antrim Area Hospital’s Renal Unit to support dialysis patients
Pictured are volunteers Eileen Black and Janet Potts. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling for compassionate individuals...
Aug 30, 2025


Co Antrim couple share challenging pulmonary fibrosis battle with health trust
Una and Tom McMillan A County Antrim couple who have been prominent in raising awareness of a chronic lung condition were welcomed to a...
Aug 30, 2025


Concerns mount as new £143M Antrim mental health facility pushed back to 2030
Aerial CGI view of the proposed new mental health facility in Antrim – Birch Hill. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has...
Aug 29, 2025


Body-worn cameras set to enhance safety at Antrim Area Hospital
In a pioneering move to enhance safety for both healthcare professionals and patients, Antrim Area Hospital has announced a 12-week trial...
Aug 29, 2025


From Santa’s Grotto to wreath making – magical Christmas events announced for Dobbies’ Antrim
Dobbies’ Antrim store is gearing up for a Christmas season filled with magic, sparkle and festive cheer, as Santa Claus prepares to make...
Aug 28, 2025


Wheelie box bins roll-out in Antrim area: Weekly collections on target to start September
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have been updated on preparations for the roll-out of wheelie box bins in the Antrim area next month....
Aug 28, 2025


Education Authority launches recruitment pilot to speed up SEN classroom support
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a new recruitment initiative designed to help schools fill classroom assistant vacancies more...
Aug 25, 2025


Swann pushes for Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre to be located in South Antrim
Picture: Corporal Mark Webster, Crown copyright South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation from the Ministry of Defence that...
Aug 21, 2025


Royal Black Institution announces details of ‘Last Saturday’ parades in six towns across NI
On the march: The Royal Black Institution The Royal Black Institution has unveiled plans for its annual ‘Last Saturday’ parades, marking...
Aug 20, 2025


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, 2025


‘Love Island on steroids’? Glamping pods get green light in Antrim
Cotters Park, Antrim A planning application for the retention of “high-end” glamping pods at a County Antrim site has been approved by...
Aug 19, 2025


Get ready for school and more at free Community Connect event in Antrim
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are joined by support services to launch this year’s Community...
Aug 18, 2025


Robin Swann launches consultation to strengthen sport in South Antrim
South Antrim MP Robin Swann South Antrim MP Robin Swann has launched a public consultation aimed at strengthening sport development and...
Aug 18, 2025


Dig into Autumn: Free gardening workshops at Dobbies Antrim & Lisburn
Grow How workshops at Dobbies Garden Centres. Image: Stewart Attwood Dobbies Garden Centres in Antrim and Lisburn are inviting families...
Aug 17, 2025


B&M to open retailer’s first garden centre this weekend at The Junction in Antrim
Discount retail giant B&M is set to open a vast new superstore at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim on Saturday 16 August,...
Aug 15, 2025


Councillor Annie O’Lone backs kerbside box rollout despite blue bin backlash in wider Antrim area
Inset: Sinn Féin Dunsilly Councillor Annie O’Lone (Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council), the new triple-stack wheelie boxes, and...
Aug 13, 2025


Antrim pharmacist guilty of misappropriating over 25,000 diazepam tablets
A County Antrim pharmacist has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing and...
Aug 7, 2025


‘Little Learners’ thrive at Ballymena and Antrim SureStart
Tiaamii Children flourish through messy play and outdoor learning at Action for Children’s SureStart programme Toddlers across Ballymena...
Aug 5, 2025


Dogs face new restrictions in Antrim and Newtownabbey borough under Council proposals
A public consultation will commence was launched recently on a proposed change to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Dog Control...
Aug 3, 2025


Blue bins to go as wheelie box rollout set to begin in wider Antrim area
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is holding a series of public information events ahead of a roll-out of wheelie box bins in the...
Jul 30, 2025
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