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Final farewell: Belfast Zoo announces week-long celebration as majestic Asian elephants leave
Belfast Zoo has announced a week-long celebration as it says a final farewell to the last two majestic Asian elephants housed at Northern...
Jul 2, 2024


Beat the back-to-school rush with Lidl NI’s unbeatable value on school uniforms
Lidl Northern Ireland is excited to announce the launch of its school uniform range in stores from Monday 1st July, with prices starting...
Jun 30, 2024


The fantastic Marine Gardens Play Park officially reopens!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce the opening of the newly refurbished play park at Marine Gardens,...
Jun 28, 2024


Great news as Honeybees Playtown reveal expansion plans in Ballymena
Chris and Joanna with their two children Four months after Ballymena’s last remaining soft play centre closed, the owners of Honeybees...
Jun 21, 2024


Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16–19 year-old now
More than a million parents will receive reminders to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or...
Jun 16, 2024


Free activities for kids this Summer at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is unveiling an array of nature inspired activities at its Antrim and Lisburn stores to keep...
Jun 16, 2024


Randalstown Arches Festival returns for a week of community fun for everyone!
Ah summer! The season of sun, picnics, outings, holidays… and ARCHES Festival! Whilst the sun, picnics, etc may not be guaranteed, you...
Jun 14, 2024


The fabulous Cullybackey Community Festival returns with a host of free family fun!
Cullybackey Community Partnership, in partnership with Cranswick Foods, has announced details of this year’s much-anticipated community...
Jun 11, 2024


Live music and family fun at Larne Broadway Beats!
Plan to go along for a fun afternoon of toe-tapping live music and family-friendly entertainment at Broadway Beats, Larne, on Saturday 15...
Jun 9, 2024


Summer sorted with the National Trust in Northern Ireland
National Trust’s Summer of Play invites families to have fun and experience Trust places in new and unexpected ways. Taking place over...
Jun 9, 2024


Causeway Coast prepares for take-off with return of the NI International Air Show
The Mayor, Cllr Stephen Callaghan, pictured alongside Portrush Primary School pupils Leah and Alfie. The largest air show on the island...
May 21, 2024


Rathlin Sound Festival – Packed programme unveiled for newly rebranded event
Sofia McAuley and Éibhleann Bailey, pictured with a boat. Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council is delighted to announce the return of...
May 18, 2024


Queen’s academics recruiting NI parents for new pregnancy loss research to improve care and support
A new research project called the PRESENT Study (PREgnancy loss, Self-compassion aNd Trauma), led by Queen’s University Belfast, will...
May 16, 2024


Programme announced for Armed Forces Day 2024 taking place in Co Antrim
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster (Image: Darren Harbar) Reserve your calendars for Armed Forces Day 2024 – a...
May 13, 2024


UNICEF’s Baby-Friendly Award recognises exceptional care at Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit
Staff from Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit Antrim Area Hospital’s Neonatal Unit has retained its prestigious Baby Friendly award...
May 5, 2024


Get ready for a blooming marvellous time at the Portglenone Forest Bluebell Festival!
Get ready for a spectacular display of wildflowers as the annual Bluebell Festival returns to Portglenone Forest on Saturday, April 27th...
Apr 23, 2024


Ballyclare May Fair: A week of fun for everyone!
L-R: Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper, Ulster-Scots Agency Representative, Jacqueline and May Fair Working Group...
Apr 18, 2024


Willow and Lore Glamping – a haven to be experienced in the Antrim hills
Love Ballymena had the pleasure of joining Willow and Lore for a unique soul refreshing experience – FIRE, FEAST AND FOLKLORE. This was...
Apr 5, 2024


What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs...
Apr 2, 2024


Ballymoney Spring Fair brings two days of free carnival fun this April!
The much-anticipated Ballymoney Spring Fair makes its return on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April. Enjoy two days of free live music,...
Mar 29, 2024
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