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Community consultation event planned ahead of public realm enhancement scheme in Ballycastle
A community consultation event is being held next week by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (CCGBC) ahead of planning proposals...
Feb 10, 2024


Love-bird gets the worm - Garden Show Ireland returns!
Roses are red, violets are blue, Spring Plant Fair and Garden Show Ireland are waiting for you! This Valentine's Day, skip the chocolates...
Feb 9, 2024


Walking Festival 2024 showcases spectacular Glens of Antrim
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan launches the Walking Festival 2024 alongside Kerrie McGonigle, Council’s...
Feb 8, 2024


Ulster Bank supports RUAS to launch the 155th Balmoral Show
Launching the 2024 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank and Rhonda Geary,...
Feb 7, 2024


County Antrim family festival cancelled for 2024
One of County Antrim's most popular family music festivals has announced that the event will not take place in 2024. Camp Dalfest, set in...
Feb 6, 2024


Disappointment as organisers confirm Portrush Raft Race cancelled
Team 'HMS Bonkers' from Ballymena, who won Fastest Raft in the 2023 event. The public have reacted with disappointment after organisers...
Feb 6, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Feb 4, 2024


Genesis Network continues to provide support and encouragement for local Christian businesspeople
Genesis Network Ballymena is set to hold their next hub gathering this week in the town, and the team would like to extend a very warm...
Feb 4, 2024


Double trouble at Belfast Zoo as endangered species welcomes two new babies
Staff at Belfast Zoo are overjoyed at the birth of two babies in their resident François’ Langur family group. François’ Langurs are a...
Jan 30, 2024


Steinbeck Festival 2024 returns to centre stage at Roe Valley Arts Centre this February
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady is delighted to partner again with the Steinbeck Festival in 2024 to host a captivating...
Jan 29, 2024


Free funding information roadshow for community and voluntary groups across Mid and East Antrim
Members of Larne Community Cluster with the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Ald. Gerardine Mulvenna Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in...
Jan 28, 2024


Get involved today in RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch
Blue Tit RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, the largest garden wildlife survey in the world, is back and taking place this weekend (26th – 28th...
Jan 28, 2024


Celebrate Co Antrim’s eco-heroes: Nominations open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R: Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Jenni Barkley, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Manager at Belfast Harbour...
Jan 27, 2024


Ballymena star Claudia Beatty walks the red carpet at Dublin International Film Festival
Ballymena teen Claudia Beatty The Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) launched this week with much fanfare, and along with other...
Jan 26, 2024


Hume Author set for big night in Antrim
Award-winning journalist and author Stephen Walker (right) and local BBC presenter Mark Carruthers (left). The author of a...
Jan 24, 2024


Professor Brian Cox inspires local STEAM students through Science School Project in Ballymena
Professor Brian Cox pictured today with local students at The Braid in Ballymena Leading physicist and television presenter Professor...
Jan 23, 2024


Charity set to hold cardiac screening event for 200 young people Co Antrim
A two-day screening event is to be held by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, in March. During...
Jan 20, 2024


Get ready to run for Air Ambulance and you could win £500 Lidl shopping vouchers & Simple Minds tickets!
Amber Teggart, an Air Ambulance marathon supporter Local charity Air Ambulance NI is appealing for your support with a fundraising...
Jan 19, 2024


Department of Health invites public to obesity consultation events
The Department of Health is inviting the public to take part in a series of events arranged as part of two public consultations on...
Jan 19, 2024


MV Princess Victoria documents & photographs available to view as part of PRONI’s tour of local libraries
The MV Princess Victoria Statements from survivors of the MV Princess Victoria disaster and rare historical photographs of the ship are...
Jan 19, 2024
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