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Northern Ireland Assembly honours 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative event
Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA in a Spitfire Mk2a replica aircraft at the Assembly’s VE Day Event. The Northern...
6 days ago


Vital defibrillator in Ballee now accessible 24/7 after councillor’s campaign
(L-R) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr, Rosanna Galloway (Braid Community Development), Tracy McCullough (Day Today Shop) and Dessie...
7 days ago


Marie Curie Daffodil Standards launched to enhance palliative care in NI’s community pharmacies
(L-R) Peter Armstrong, Regional Lead Pharmacist for Palliative and End of Life Care; Dr Gemma Ryder, Consultant in Palliative Medicine,...
May 5


Rev Marcus Hart appointed rector of Parish of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin
St Patrick’s Parish Church, Broughshane. (Image: Keith Steele) The Rev Marcus Hart, currently curate at Christ Church, Ware in...
May 5


Government unveils £50 million VALOUR Network to support UK veterans
The UK Government has today launched a new national support system for veterans in every part of the UK, named VALOUR, as part of its...
May 5


Public Health Agency urges families to prioritise hand hygiene on days out
Ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day (5 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on families across Northern Ireland to take simple but...
May 4


Choice Housing raises thousands for Women’s Aid and Dementia NI and reveals 2025 charity partners
Pictured (L-R) Graham Woods, Choice Fundraising Committee Chair; Nicole Black, Tiny Life; Kerry Whitehouse, Community Rescue Service...
May 4


Sperrin Bikers to honour Aidan Clarkin with 2025 Memorial Charity Bike Run
The Sperrin Bikers RC has announced its annual charity bike run, set to take place on Sunday, 25 May 2025, in memory of Aidan “Aidy”...
May 2


Boxing club beats boredom and isolation in Ballymena with Housing Executive support
Pictured at All Saints Boxing Club, Ballymena are, (L-R), John Read, Housing Executive Good Relations Officer, Mid and East Antrim,...
May 2


Birch Hill Mental Health Centre faces uncertain future as costs soar and delays mount
A new build will “reduce ligature related issues and incidents of violence and aggression by mental health patients” , a report to the...
May 2


Maghaberry prisoners on the run in Belfast Marathon to raise funds for Cancer Charity
Chloe Walkingshaw, Governor in charge of Activities at Maghaberry Prison, sets prisoners off on a training session ahead of the Belfast...
May 2


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2


Eurospar Cullybackey team to run Moy Park Belfast City Marathon for Air Ambulance NI
A dedicated team from Eurospar Cullybackey is lacing up their running shoes for the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, set to take place...
May 1


Ballymoney’s BEAM Dawn Walk issues appeal for knitted lightbulbs
Ballymoney’s BEAM (Building Empowerment & Awareness to Mind) is calling on the community to rally together and contribute knitted...
May 1


Police urge caution on roads ahead of May Bank Holiday Weekend
PSNI Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson, Head of Road Policing As the first May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, the Police Service of...
May 1


Ballymoney Museum opens ‘Joey 25’ exhibition honouring motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured at the launch of the Joey 25 exhibition in Ballymoney Museum...
May 1


Ballymena’s Linda Gillen is loving life with support from Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities team
Day Opportunities service user, Linda Gillen, from Ballymena. “It’s fantastic, Linda has come on so well. She has always been a happy wee...
Apr 30


Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
Apr 30


Mayor breaks ground on £16.4m Ballycastle Leisure Centre
The Mayor is pictured alongside (L-R) Jake Mailey, Capital Projects Officer, Wendy McCullough, Head of Sport & Wellbeing, Brian Tohill,...
Apr 30


RNLI lifeguards assist five children caught by offshore winds off Portrush
L-R: RNLI lifeguards Cameron Leighton & Ethan Hill Easter saw the return of the RNLI lifeguards on six beaches in Northern Ireland...
Apr 30
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