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‘In Bloom’ volunteers thanked for their hard work helping to keep MEA borough beautiful
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with council staff and local community volunteers Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
Nov 7, 2023


Centra & SuperValu pledge £40K to support community groups across Northern Ireland
SuperValu and Centra Director of Marketing Desi Derby and Trading Director Julie Cherry, launch the Big Community Giveaway SuperValu and...
Nov 5, 2023


The BBC brings The Traitors to the table for series three
Series three is announced ahead of the hotly anticipated second series, coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer The Traitors will return...
Nov 4, 2023


Community consultation launched as plans progress for new £80M Mental Health facility
Aerial view of the new Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health in Antrim Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has launched a...
Oct 31, 2023


Future agri-food leaders sought as McDonald’s launches Progressive Young Farmer programme
Students of the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer programme 2022-2023 McDonald’s has kickstarted its search for tomorrow’s farming and...
Oct 29, 2023


Vital role of social workers in NI Children’s Services highlighted in new short film
Kathryn features in the new short film - she works as a social worker in the South Eastern Gateway team, based in Ballyclare. A short...
Oct 28, 2023


MEA Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, launching the scheme. Give pre-loved toys a new home this festive season! From...
Oct 27, 2023


Locals urged to ‘Mo Your Own Way’ this November to raise vital funds for Woodvale Ballymena
(L-R): Kerry Anthony, CEO of Inspire Wellbeing joins broadcaster Liam Beckett and Woodvale Manager Lesley-Ann Beckett to launch a...
Oct 27, 2023


Take on great heights for Air Ambulance NI with the festively fun Santa Abseil
Belfast Castle, County Antrim Air Ambulance Northern Ireland are calling on brave individuals to take on their festively fun Santa Abseil...
Oct 23, 2023


New chapter for Translink’s Novel Journeys!
Olivia Robinson a member of Libraries NI pictured at the launch of the Translink Novel Journeys Book Club with Area Manager for Libraries...
Oct 21, 2023


Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site in Ballymena
Plans for the interpretative area include the construction of a replica Clock Tower that once stood on the site. Residents are being...
Oct 16, 2023


Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter
(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...
Oct 15, 2023


Nominations open for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 Unsung Hero award
The nominations for this year’s Unsung Hero award officially opened today, marking the start of the 70th year of Sports Personality of...
Oct 15, 2023


Go Digital with free events across NI for Get Online Week 2023
Head of Civil Service Jayne Brady has launched Get Online Week 2023 activities in Northern Ireland, aimed at helping people get online...
Oct 14, 2023


Northern Ireland included in consultation to create smokefree generation and clampdown on vapes
Northern Ireland's Department of Health has today confirmed that the province will be included in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's...
Oct 12, 2023


Wild days out: NI schools competition launched
Pictured are Dianne Keys, Lana Haughian with mum Emma Haughian. The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and Hughes Insurance have launched a...
Oct 11, 2023


Translink invite public to capture life’s connections through a lens!
Pictured at the launch of the ‘‘Translink Connections” campaign is (L-R) Translink Station Supervisor Chris McCann and Aileen McGuire...
Oct 9, 2023


Help spread warmth and kindness with ANBCouncil’s Winter Woollies Campaign!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Community Wellbeing Officer, Mikayla Cartwright and knitter of one...
Oct 4, 2023


Ballymena Skate Jam returns to People’s Park this weekend!
One year on from the official opening of the Ballymena Skate Park in September 2022, Rawee returns this weekend to host a fantastic Skate...
Sep 22, 2023


Gracehill Scarecrow Festival returns this weekend!
Gracehill Moravian Church and the Gracehill Village Environmental Committee are delighted to announce that the Scarecrow Festival is...
Sep 21, 2023
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