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Communities Minister joins Olympic Champion Hannah Scott at Bann Rowing Club for boat launch
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with Olympic Medallist, Hannah Scott, MBE unveiling a boat named in her honour. Communities...
Oct 12


Nesbitt urges ‘compassionate and confident’ unionism for a new era in landmark UUP conference speech
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA Ulster Unionist Party Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA has called for a “radical reconciliation”...
Oct 11


NI schools benefit as Tesco expands free fruit and veg initiative to help more children eat healthier
Tesco has announced the expansion of its Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, ensuring thousands more pupils across the UK – including in...
Oct 11


Larne Leisure Centre gym welcomes members back as refurbishment moves ahead
Larne Leisure Centre gym The phased reopening of Larne Leisure Centre has reached another important milestone, with the gym officially...
Oct 11


“Be the change”: Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick shares powerful message on motherhood and politics
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ulster...
Oct 11


New digital campaign empowers Year 8 pupils with mental health and wellbeing apps
On World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2025, the Health and Education Ministers of Northern Ireland launched an innovative digital...
Oct 11


Stewart Dickson MLA calls for urgent action on brain cancer inspired by Co Antrim young mum Rachael
Alliance MLA for East Antrim, Stewart Dickson , has delivered a powerful appeal in the Northern Ireland Assembly for increased research...
Oct 10


Derry Girls actor Jamie Beamish inspires Ballymena students through creative cross-border project
Derry Girls and Bridgerton actor Jamie Beamish delivers a workshop to performing arts students at St Patrick's College in Ballymena....
Oct 10


Ballymena Cancer Research Group hosts exclusive Blue Lights Q&A with co-creator Declan Lawn
Declan Lawn, co-creator, writer, and director of the BAFTA award-winning series Blue Lights In a perfect fusion of television stardom and...
Oct 10


Northern Trust’s healthy eating revolution: Fresher options in cafes and vending machines
Staff from Braid Valley canteen are among those supporting newly revised nutritional standards within health and social care settings. In...
Oct 10


Northern Ireland Ministers champion Baby Loss Certificate Scheme during awareness week
Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Sands representatives Rachel McGonigle and Kelly Barnes wearing their...
Oct 10


Justice Minister Naomi Long urges public to get fireworks licence ahead of Halloween
Inset: Justice Minister Naomi Long Justice Minister Naomi Long has urged the public to “keep fireworks fun” this Halloween by applying...
Oct 9


Meet authors, make crafts and explore the Book Nook at Cushendun’s first Children’s Book Festival
Old Church Centre, Cushendun There’s magic in the air in Cushendun this November as the Old Church Centre prepares to host its first-ever...
Oct 9


Locals rally to honour ‘Billy Bog Roll’ with memorial fundraiser for beloved Antrim legend
Brendan Flanagan, affectionately known to generations of locals as “Billy Bog Roll.” The people of Antrim are rallying to remember one of...
Oct 9


MEA Loneliness Network marks Positive Ageing Month with Volunteer Now event
(L-R) Sabrina Lynn, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Wenda Gray, Volunteer Now, John Mitchell, Volunteer Now, Marjorie Hawkins,...
Oct 9


Hollywood actor Ian McElhinney backs hard-hitting initiative tackling loneliness across NI
L-R: Gordon Cruikshanks (Regional Managing Director, Lidl Northern Ireland), Linda Robinson (Chief Executive, Age NI) and campaign...
Oct 8


TUV congratulates Ahoghill teen Reuben Kernohan on All-Ireland Karting Championship win
Ahoghill’s rising motorsport star Reuben Kernohan has received warm congratulations from TUV representatives following his recent triumph...
Oct 8


Kilrea Bridge closure ‘decimating businesses’ as council pushes for support
Closed for repairs: Kilrea Bridge Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will contact the Infrastructure Minister to discuss potential...
Oct 8


Co Antrim newlyweds Kevin and Tracey raise £7,200 for Air Ambulance NI on wedding day!
Kevin and Tracey McAuley at their wedding in Holy Trinity Church, Ballycastle In a heartwarming celebration of love and generosity,...
Oct 8


Ballymena’s 80-year-old lollipop man Trevor Robinson honoured at BBC Make a Difference Awards
Trevor Robinson, aged 80, doing what he loves - greeting pupils of Camphill Primary School, ensuring they arrive safe and with a smile! A...
Oct 8
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