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Cllr Alan Barr welcomes start of Knockan Road Car Park resurfacing in Broughshane
Resurfacing work has officially commenced at the Knockan Road car park in Broughshane, a move welcomed by Ulster Unionist Party...
Jul 22


“Disrespectful and appalling”: Police investigate headstone vandalism in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a number of headstones were vandalised in a graveyard in Ballymena. Officers received a report...
Jul 22


Larne gap site to be revitalised as pop-up park in £171K community initiative
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Councillor Jackson Minford A long-vacant site in Larne town centre is set...
Jul 22


Lives changed: Gallaher Trust and Habitat NI project hits major milestone in Ballymena
Pictured are, participants David and Emily, who have gone on to secure employment opportunities, alongside Matt Robinson, Volunteer...
Jul 21


Farm Safety Week: HSENI urges NI farmers to prioritise wellbeing and risk awareness
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving safety in the agricultural sector...
Jul 21


Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on spectacular parade night amid media scrutiny
Portrush Sons of Ulster Image: Paul Berry TUV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle has issued a robust statement praising the Portrush Sons...
Jul 20


CAFRE celebrates 25 years of Horticulture Higher Education as Class of 2025 graduates
Class of 2025 Foundation Degree in Horticulture graduates: Jaime Hudson from Newcastle; Fay Hunter from Ballyclare; Helen Black from...
Jul 20


Tributes paid to former Dunclug College teacher Billy Smyth
Mr William (Billy) Smyth Warm tributes have been paid following the passing of Mr William (Billy) Smyth, a beloved former teacher at...
Jul 20


CAFRE celebrates Class of 2025 Master’s Graduates in Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
Celebrating their Master’s Degree awards: David Moore (Ballymoney) , James Waugh (Portadown), Daniel Sproule (Killylea), Mairead McCrory...
Jul 19


Vandals target Orange Arch in Cairncastle in suspected hate crime
Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after the Orange Arch erected by Cairncastle LOL 692 was targeted by vandals in the early...
Jul 19


Communities Minister tees off at The Open in Portrush
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Ian Pattinson, Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, are pictured with the...
Jul 19


Major parade as Portrush Sons of Ulster Flute Band event returns amid Open Championship crowds
Portrush is preparing for a significant evening of festivities and potential congestion this Saturday as the annual Sons of Ulster Flute...
Jul 18


Schools dig into gardening with hands-on growing club initiative
Camphill Primary School pupils building pea structures to help growing stems Three local primary schools in the Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 18


Northern Trust celebrates over 225 volunteers during inspiring Ballymena event
Some of the Northern Trust’s Macmillan volunteers who attended the celebration. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently marked...
Jul 17


From tragedy to triumph: dumped puppies named after golf stars now ready to be rehomed
A heart-breaking discovery in Broughshane last month has turned into a hopeful tale, as a litter of underweight puppies—found tied in a...
Jul 17


NI to receive £3.4m social housing boost from UK-wide CMA settlement
Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £3.4 million funding injection to support the delivery of new social and affordable homes,...
Jul 17


Public land, private interests? Calls grow for Council to pause controversial Ballee sale
Legal and planning concerns surrounding the controversial sale of Ballee Playing Fields continue to escalate, as Raceview Karting owner...
Jul 16


Savannah Bracewell named one of UK travel industry’s Top 30 Under 30
Ballymena native, Savannah Bracewell, joins elite list of Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders for 2025 Savannah Bracewell from Ballymena, County...
Jul 16


Music and culture come together for Cairncastle’s 2025 Bluegrass, Country & Folk Festival
Three-day cross-community celebration features live music, workshops and charity support from 25th–27th July in Ballygally and...
Jul 16


Vital support for families as Family Fund grants open for disabled young adults
Family Fund, the UK’s largest charity supporting families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children, is inviting families...
Jul 15
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