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Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores unveil magical Christmas shops with nearly 600 new products
Dobbies Garden Centres has officially opened its highly anticipated Christmas shops in Lisburn and Antrim, inviting customers to...
Oct 11


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


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


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


NI Running Show launched: Northern Ireland’s first running expo coming February 2026
Athletics NI, Development Manager, Declan Leung Oonagh Cattigan, Founder, NI Running Show, Lady Mary Peters, and Parkrun Ireland Country...
Oct 5


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and book club picks
From Richard Osman’s latest crime caper to a special 20th anniversary edition of Twilight, Waterstone’s Ballymena has unveiled its latest...
Oct 4


Robin Swann MP completes successful South Antrim constituency surgery tour
South Antrim MP Robin Swann during his Doagh constituency event. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has rounded off a busy week of constituency...
Oct 4


Sold-out Ballymena fashion show celebrates style and community at The Braid
Ballymena was brimming with glamour and community spirit on Friday 26 September 2025, as the Ballymena Autumn Winter Fashion Show lit up...
Oct 2


Hallowena in Ballymena, and more: Mid & East Antrim’s spooktacular Halloween events for 2025
As the nights draw in and pumpkins begin to glow, Mid & East Antrim is gearing up for a thrilling Halloween season in 2025. From the...
Oct 1


Networking, confidence and growth: Enterprising Women launches Autumn/Winter programme
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, pictured with from left, Christine Barnhill, MEABC, Paula Fallon, Soul Essence,...
Sep 30


ANB Council u-turns on Christmas cuts, keeps all seven switch-on events
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has decided against cutting Christmas festivities, opting instead to retain light switch-on...
Sep 30


Northern Trust to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with remembrance events
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced a series of special events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, offering...
Sep 30


Exclusive 20th anniversary screening of The Descent coming to Ballymena with star guest Craig Conway
Horror fans are in for a chilling treat this autumn as The Fright Club NI brings a special 20th anniversary screening of Neil Marshall’s...
Sep 28


Galgorm Castle’s £12M renaissance: A warm invitation to shape a historic legacy
At the heart of the estate: Galgorm Castle Set in the rolling landscapes south-west of Ballymena, Galgorm Castle Estate is a timeless...
Sep 28


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 books, new releases and upcoming events
Waterstone’s Ballymena has released its latest Top 10 bestselling books alongside new titles, special half-price offers and community...
Sep 27


Limavady Workhouse opens its doors for rare public exhibition
Limavady Workhouse The historic Limavady Workhouse has opened its doors to the public for a limited-time exhibition, offering a rare...
Sep 25


Ulster Covenant Festival 2025: Ballymena celebrates Unionist heritage with week of events
Ballymena is embracing its unionist heritage with the Ulster Covenant Festival 2025, hosted by the Apprentice Boys of Derry Ballymena &...
Sep 23


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, offers, and storytime fun
Ballymena book lovers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s Ballymena shares its latest Top 10 bestselling books, exciting...
Sep 20


CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
Sep 18
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