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Public invited to help shape future of transport in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure Minister Kimmins Launching the 12-Week Consultation on Draft Transport Strategy 2035 Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins...
Jun 24


Concerns raised over policing and justice disparities between Ballymena and Londonderry disturbances
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey (DUP) The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey...
Jun 24


Gaston criticises translation bill in NI schools as ‘shocking’ – costs triple over last 5 years
Inset: TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston Arabic remains the most expensive language throughout. Romanian, Bulgarian, and Farsi have...
Jun 24


Student excellence celebrated at Northern Regional College Recognition Awards
Northern Regional College has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its student community at the annual Student Recognition Awards,...
Jun 23


Under the Drum Festival 2025: Music, community, and sustainability in the heart of County Antrim
Scenes from Under The Drum Festival 2024 All images: Sarah Ellis This summer, a truly unique festival experience returns to the lush...
Jun 22


Calm, cuddles and connection at Cullybackey baby massage group
The Baby and Me parent group in Cullybackey is led by health visitor Loretta Hegarty and student health visitor Mary Donnelly. Mums and...
Jun 22


Better days Programme brings hope to thousands living with chronic pain in Northern Ireland
Amanda McAuley and Breige Conway More than 2,000 people suffering from chronic pain have found new ways to live better lives thanks to...
Jun 21


Meeting loneliness together: MEA marks Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 with community events
Mayor, Jackson Minford, pictured along with Anne O'Reilly, Chair of Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Marjorie Hawkins, Chair of M&E...
Jun 21


Northern Trust launches bereavement support booklet for adults with learning disabilities
Members of the Northern Trust’s Palliative Care and Learning Disability Working Group with the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Jun 21


Jamieson raises alarm over bail disparity between Ballymena and Londonderry disorder
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson has called for urgent clarification from the Chief Constable and the Director of Public...
Jun 21


Historic Clough Cemetery extension completed, securing burial space for 50 years
The project team and landowners joined the outgoing Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; L-R, Kieran Murray, Adman,...
Jun 20


41 New firefighters graduate from NIFRS’ new £50m training college
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service celebrated its first graduation ceremony at its new Learning & Development College (LDC),...
Jun 20


Ballymena pupils celebrate inspirational educators in ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition!
Teachers across Ballymena have been celebrated in heartfelt style this week as pupils honoured their favourite educators through the...
Jun 20


Community Rescue Service leads multi-day search operations across Belfast and beyond
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) teams have carried out an extensive series of coordinated search and rescue operations across multiple...
Jun 20


TUV calls for Civil Service to acknowledge staff concerns over Pride participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure has urged the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to address the concerns of employees who have...
Jun 19


One in four council defibrillators inaccessible to public in Mid and East Antrim, report reveals
Just three-quarters of defibrillators owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are publicly available, a report to councillors said....
Jun 19


£750,000 funding boost for musicians as Minister Lyons launches Musical Instruments Programme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with musicians, band members and schoolchildren who have benefitted from the Musical...
Jun 19


Pride and Prejudice comes to life as Theatre in the Park Returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus
A much-loved summer tradition is set to return this August as Theatre in the Park once again graces the green spaces of Ballymena and...
Jun 19


Countdown is on to Twelfth of July 2025: A celebration of heritage and community
Ballymena, affectionately known as the City of the Seven Towers, is poised to host one of Northern Ireland’s much celebrated cultural...
Jun 18


Ballymena primary schools receive sports day boost from McKillop’s SPAR
Eamonn McKillop with Kirkinriola Primary School pupils at their sports day. Three local primary schools in Ballymena have received a...
Jun 18
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