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Summer Serenades: Mid and East Antrim to host free Sunday concerts this summer across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is set to bring music to the masses this summer with the return of ‘Summer Serenades’, a much-loved...
Jul 13, 2025


BBC NI to broadcast ‘The Twelfth’ special celebrating Orange Order parades across Northern Ireland
Twelfth celebrations in Carnlough (Image: Tracey Roberts, McAuley Multimedia) BBC One Northern Ireland will broadcast a special programme...
Jul 12, 2025


Twelfth celebrations hailed as “momentous” by Grand Orange Lodge with record crowds across NI
Lodges from North Londonderry, City of Londonderry and East Donegal this year gathered in Coleraine to mark the 335th anniversary of the...
Jul 12, 2025


Sponsors rev up for Armoy Road Races return this July
Hilton Car Sales also provides the Clerk of the Course car for the races. Owner, Andy Hilton is pictured handing over the keys to William...
Jul 12, 2025


Step back in time at the “Bushmills Through the Wars” exhibition
A beloved tradition in the North Coast calendar, the Bushmills Through the Wars Exhibition returns to the Dunluce Parish Centre this...
Jul 11, 2025


Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
Date : Saturday, 12th July Areas Affected : Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2) Motorists are being...
Jul 11, 2025


Chief Constable urges respect, safety and inclusivity ahead of Twelfth celebrations this weekend
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher of the Police Service of Northern Ireland As Northern Ireland prepares for the annual Twelfth celebrations,...
Jul 10, 2025


Unearth prehistoric plants at Dobbies Garden Centres’ FREE Little Seedlings Club
This August, children attending Dobbies Little Seedlings Club at the Antrim and Lisburn stores will get the chance to travel back...
Jul 10, 2025


The Open Camping Village set to welcome record numbers at Royal Portrush with boost to local economy
Eimear Hone, Major Events Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland pictured with Tom Critchley, Camp Leader, at this year’s Open camping...
Jul 10, 2025


Broughshane LOL 503 serves up a Bumper 11th July Food Special ahead of Twelfth Celebrations
In the build-up to this weekend’s Twelfth of July celebrations, Broughshane LOL 503 is set to host a vibrant Bumper 11th July Food...
Jul 8, 2025


Civic pride on display as volunteers tee off for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush
(L-R): Volunteer Mervyn Best, Carolyn Boyd, Industry Development Manager at Tourism NI, Lindsay Armstrong, Community Projects Manager at...
Jul 7, 2025


Belfast One’s Summer Cinema set to light up City Hall lawn this July and August
Five-year-old Lottie Hope Cathcart poses with Elsa and Elphaba from Real Princesses NI and Top Gun characters from Prop Box NI as they...
Jul 6, 2025


Classic Bike favourites return for 2025 Armoy Road Races
Pictured is Sean Crawford, from MJF Builders, which is sponsoring the Pre ’73 Junior Classic race at the 2025 Armoy Road Races. With just...
Jul 6, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 5 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This weeks Top 10...
Jul 5, 2025


First look as world-famous Popeyes® prepares to open in Antrim
Global fried chicken giant Popeyes® is bringing the bold flavours of Louisiana to County Antrim this Monday, 7 July, as it opens its...
Jul 4, 2025


Orangefest 2025 set to bring culture, community and celebration back to Belfast City Hall
A vibrant programme of family-friendly entertainment will take over the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 12th July 2025 as part...
Jul 4, 2025


Dale Farm’s Tractor & Truck Run returns to Ballymena for Cancer Focus NI – don’t miss it!
Dale Farm is once again gearing up to host its much-anticipated Tractor & Truck Run, taking place on Friday 4th July at Ballymena...
Jun 29, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 28 June 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Jun 28, 2025


Daring Fairhead abseil raises almost £40,000 for Little Heroes charity
Images: Kevin McAuley • McAuley Multimedia On the longest day of the year, the dramatic cliffs of Fairhead in Ballycastle witnessed a...
Jun 28, 2025


Pride celebrations come to Ballymena with road closures and police safety measures in place
Mid and East Antrim Pride is taking place in Ballymena town centre today, Saturday 28 June. To facilitate the event, a number of...
Jun 28, 2025
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