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Northern Trust’s transformation of maternity services ‘safe and sustainable’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has published a six month review of the transformation of its acute maternity services,...
Mar 28, 2024


It’s an extra special Easter as Belfast Zoo turns 90!
Arrival of Daisy the elephant in 1930s Belfast Zoo turns 90 on 28th March 2024 and will be kicking off a year of celebrations for this...
Mar 26, 2024


Free activities this Easter at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
Dobbies' Little Seedlings Ambassador, Iniya Evelyn Raf. Dobbies, the UK’s largest garden retailer, is welcoming families along to its...
Mar 25, 2024


Call to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to book an appointment for the pertussis...
Mar 11, 2024


Ballymena school teacher pens first book inspired by daughter’s dreams
Andrew Crooks and seven-year-old daughter Lucy. What if your bedroom wasn't always what it seems? What if your bedroom could transform...
Mar 3, 2024


Minister hails progress in community perinatal mental health services
L-R: The Health Minister is pictured at the launch with Katie Graham, Service User, Dr Margaret Kelly, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist;...
Mar 1, 2024


The Brick Guys NI are finally coming to Ballymena!
The Brick Guys NI are finally set to visit Ballymena next month and will have plenty to see, touch and enjoy for both young and old. The...
Feb 28, 2024


Eating well during pregnancy – new video series launched by Public Health Dietitians
The Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) has launched a new video series on its YouTube channel ‘Public Health Dietitians’ with expert...
Feb 27, 2024


Asda Cafés in NI offering customers FREE porridge and hot drink
Asda has announced that it will offer all its customers a free warming breakfast porridge and a hot drink. The initiative is open to all...
Feb 12, 2024


PODCAST | From Girlhood to Girl Power - how can we raise empowered girls?
Co-hosts Tammy Darcy (The Shona Project Founder) and Alison Curtis (TodayFM) The Shona Project, Alison Curtis and GoLoud, have recently...
Feb 11, 2024


Translink has just the ticket for a family day out this half-term
Kyomi and Pixie in Belfast to promote the Friends and Family ticket with Translink. Translink is encouraging families to enjoy the half...
Feb 7, 2024


Mum of online grooming victims shares important warning to parents
On Safer Internet Day, today, 6th February 2024, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland...
Feb 6, 2024


All educational settings in Northern Ireland urged to help identify and support young carers
Pictured (L-R) Young carers Joel, Kesiah and Aaron with their poster The Department of Education has partnered with Action for Children...
Feb 1, 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


Junior Parkrun is up and running at Antrim Castle Gardens!
Junior Parkrun takes off at Antrim Castle Gardens Antrim Castle Gardens proudly announces the successful launch of its first Junior...
Jan 17, 2024


All grown up - Child Benefit goes digital
New parents can now claim Child Benefit online for the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, helping millions of families with...
Jan 3, 2024


Dale Farm and Grand Opera House renews support for fairest panto of them all
(Front Row L-R) Snow White - Aisling Sharkey and Queen Dragonella - Jolene O'Hara. (Second Row) Caroline Martin, Dale Farm, May of the...
Jan 2, 2024


Lidl NI announces price drop of more than 500 products in new year boost for shoppers
Lidl Northern Ireland ambassador and author of The Daly Dish Gina Daly. Lidl Northern Ireland, the region’s fastest growing supermarket...
Jan 2, 2024


DON’T MISS | Ballymena Nighttime Christmas Santa Run
Ballymena is set to host its first Nighttime Christmas Santa Run this weekend, Saturday 16th December, in a fantastically Festive fun...
Dec 12, 2023


Be ‘alert and aware’ of domestic abuse this Christmas - former PSNI specialist officer
“It’s not okay to be afraid in your own home, to have to tiptoe around another individual to try to ensure some semblance of peace” A...
Dec 11, 2023
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