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Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘N’ is for Nutella-Stuffed Cookies
‘N’ just had to be for Nutella and you don't get a much better bake than chocolate chip cookies filled with Nutella, in my opinion! Jill...
Jul 6, 2025


Loughry Campus celebrates the future leaders of Northern Ireland’s food industry
Jessica Gregg from Glarryford graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Food Business Management at the CAFRE Graduation Ceremony....
Jul 4, 2025


First look as world-famous Popeyes® prepares to open in Antrim
Global fried chicken giant Popeyes® is bringing the bold flavours of Louisiana to County Antrim this Monday, 7 July, as it opens its...
Jul 4, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘M’ is for Malteser Squares
For me it's a tie between Malteser buns and fifteens for my favourite traybake so 'M' had to be Malteser buns! Also, let me know are...
Jun 29, 2025


Lidl celebrates 25 years in Northern Ireland with opening of new £8m Cookstown store
(L-R) Chair Cllr Frances Burton (Mid Ulster District Council); Aaron Hughes (Former Northern Ireland Football Captain); Sarah Law (Lidl...
Jun 26, 2025


Go Sun invites community to one final goodbye with farewell buffet and drinks
The Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most cherished family-run restaurants is set to reopen its doors for one final...
Jun 25, 2025


Popeyes® to bring first drive-thru restaurant to Northern Ireland, opening in Antrim
Popeye’s Deluxe Chicken Sandwich World-renowned fried chicken brand Popeyes® is set to open its first drive-thru restaurant in Northern...
Jun 18, 2025


Home Bargains opens £5m Ballymena store, creating 75 jobs for the local community
The newly built Home Bargains store at Queen Street, Ballymena. Home Bargains has announced the opening of its brand new store in...
Jun 17, 2025


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘L’ is for Lemon Drizzle Cake
'L' is for Lemon Drizzle Cake! This is one of the easiest and most delicious moist lemon cakes you can make! I've literally made this...
Jun 15, 2025


Lidl Northern Ireland celebrates 25 years with new flagship Cookstown store
Design drawing of the new Lidl store in Cookstown Lidl Northern Ireland is set to celebrate a major milestone in its 25-year history with...
Jun 14, 2025


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7, 2025


END OF AN ERA: Go Sun Chinese restaurant in Ballymena announces closure after nearly 60 years
Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena In a poignant moment for the local community, one of County Antrim’s oldest and most cherished restaurants...
Jun 5, 2025


Greggs strengthens Northern Ireland presence with new flagship shop in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter
Greggs new flagship shop in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter UK food-on-the-go favourite Greggs has officially opened a new flagship shop in...
Jun 2, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | 'K' is for Kinder Bueno Fudge
A perfect easy treat for the weekend or special occasions, that takes only takes about 20 minutes to make. It was hard to think of ideas...
Jun 1, 2025


New era for gardening enthusiasts as Hillmount Carrick officially opens
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Borough, Alderman William McCaughey, joins David, Alan and Robin Mercer at the official opening of Hillmount...
Jun 1, 2025


Top Blade Steakhouse to sizzle on North Coast with new seafront venue!
Peter Rainey (centre) with Top Blade Directors, Aaron Taggart (left) and John Crawford (right) announcing the launch of the brand's...
May 29, 2025


Acclaimed Belfast chef appointed Head Development Chef at Sysco’s new facility in County Antrim
Kyle Greer, Head Development Chef at the new Sysco Belfast facility, located in Crumlin, County Antrim Sysco, Ireland’s leading...
May 29, 2025


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | 'J' is for Jam & Coconut Sponge
This is the easiest cake to make EVER!! Made in 10 mins using the all-in-one method and using store cupboard ingredients - perfect if you...
May 25, 2025


Mid and East Antrim celebrates culinary excellence at Balmoral Show 2025
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with representatives from Becca’s Bakes NI. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
May 25, 2025


CAFRE and FareShare NI Collaborate to Combat Food Waste in Northern Ireland
Zita McNaugher, Food Technologist at CAFRE, is helping FareShare NI tackle the problem of food surplus by developing recipes using fresh...
May 17, 2025
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