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Schools across the Northern and Western Trust areas are to join Operation Encompass
The programme, which is already operational across the Southern and South Eastern Trust areas, sees Police sharing information with...
Mar 23, 2023


After three years Belfast’s HMS Caroline reopens with new historic collection returned
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is delighted to announce that HMS Caroline, one of Belfast’s leading visitor attractions and...
Mar 19, 2023


Free Mother’s Day recipe book that shows what really happens when kids take to the kitchen
Mother’s Day. The one day of the year when mums and mother figures get a lie-in and are treated to breakfast in bed,...
Mar 17, 2023


Landmark research reveals shocking impact of cost of living crisis on young people in NI
Young people and their families are forced to use food banks, as revealed by Bytes Project’s landmark research on young people and the...
Mar 17, 2023


New skate park plans for Carnfunnock!
A site has been earmarked at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne for a skate park. A report to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Mar 16, 2023


Charity calls for families with young disabled adults to seek support
Families caring for young disabled adults at home are being offered help by a forward-thinking national charity to improve quality of...
Mar 12, 2023


Join hundreds of trekkers at Slemish this St Patrick’s Day!
Slemish Mountain will welcome hundreds of visitors this St Patrick’s Day as the popular celebrations return to the area for the annual...
Mar 4, 2023


This World Book Day, half a million children in UK don’t own a single book
As reading attainment rises in schools, reading for pleasure continues its sharp decline To mark World Book Day 2023, the charity is...
Mar 2, 2023


JILL BAKES | Easy Chicken Pasta Bake
A perfect family favourite meal! Budget-friendly, tasty and mostly made with things you’ll already find in your cupboards. The yummy...
Feb 26, 2023


Kick off for McDonald’s Fun Football Centres across Northern Ireland
McDonald’s has launched its 2023 programme of Fun Football Centres across Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Irish Football...
Feb 25, 2023


Explore more of the great outdoors with The Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival
The Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival returns from March 31st to April 2nd with a range of inspiring guided walks through the area’s
Feb 25, 2023


“All aboard me hearties” – The Raft Race be forty!
Organisers for the much anticipated raft race event that takes place annually in Portrush, have announced details for this year's weekend...
Feb 24, 2023


Meeting hears of text service and other initiatives to help older people avoid scams in MEA
A text service is being used to raise awareness of scams to older people in Mid and East Antrim. The service is being made available by...
Feb 24, 2023


Plans to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved proposals to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Antrim. To mark the...
Feb 22, 2023


Parents, carers and school staff in Northern Ireland can now Text-A-Nurse
The successful Text-A-Nurse programme, a confidential health advice text service for 11 to 19-year-olds, is expanding for parents, carers...
Feb 20, 2023


£97k Levelling up funding secured to improve green spaces across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Council has been awarded £96,732 from the UK Government to deliver enhancements in five parks across the borough over...
Feb 20, 2023


JILL BAKES | The Ultimate Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
These are super easy to make - you don’t even need scales so they’re perfect to make with kids or just to make life easy! Seriously...
Feb 19, 2023


Home Starter Packs help transition from homelessness
People moving to new accommodation following a period of homelessness are benefitting from a ‘Home Starter Pack’ scheme which provides...
Feb 19, 2023


MEA | Refurbishment works commence at play park in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that work has begun on the refurbishment of Ferris Park Play Park in Larne....
Feb 19, 2023


Asda to increase retail colleague pay rates by 10% & freeze prices on 600 family favourites
Asda has today announced a 10% pay increase for hourly-paid store colleagues, with rates rising to £11.00 per hour from April and £11.11...
Feb 17, 2023
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