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Historic landmarks and hidden gems to be showcased during European Heritage Open Days 2023
Galgorm Cottage is a thatched property previously used as a police station in 1724. The Department for Communities is encouraging the...
Aug 13, 2023


Appeal for help after holiday that ‘turned into a nightmare’ for Ballymena man abroad
Chris in hospital in Portugal A fundraiser has been launched by the family of a Ballymena man whose holiday abroad 'turned into a...
Aug 11, 2023


Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023


Post Office set to close in Antrim
The Post Office can confirm that, subject to consultation, it plans to close Antrim Directly Managed branch located inside Castle Mall in...
Aug 2, 2023


Tour guide training to boost tourism within Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has begun recruiting for its next tour guide training programme -to enable enthusiastic locals from...
Jul 30, 2023


Former Health Minister Robin Swann urges community to participate in life-saving cause
Former Minister of Health in Northern Ireland, Robin Swann MLA, proudly marks a significant milestone as he completes his 60th blood...
Jul 28, 2023


Carrickfergus fire fighters set to run 10k road race in full kit for local boy Ollie
(L-R) Fire fighters from Carrickfergus Fire Station Gary Scott, Jeanna Robb, Cheryl Brownlee, Andy Doey are set to run the popular...
Jul 25, 2023


Marine litter grant funds ‘2-Minute Beach Clean’ in MEA
(Back row L-R) Catherine Hunter, Education Officer for MEABC; Eco-Ranger Volunteers Alyson Kerr, Ann Morrow, Abe Agnew andChristine...
Jul 19, 2023


Ulster Wildlife and Hughes Insurance calling 5,000 homes to ‘Let Nature In’
Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with Hughes Insurance, has launched its 2023 ‘Let Nature In’ campaign and is calling on an ambitious...
Jul 18, 2023


Centra ‘Run Together’ back for 2023 aiming to raise £20k for Action Cancer
Bubba, local fitness trainer; Lucy McCusker, corporate fundraising manager for Action Cancer; Jennifer Morton, Centra brand manager and...
Jul 16, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Food and Drink Network - passion for food, appetite for business!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council proudly hosted local businesses at Council’s stand at the prestigious Balmoral Show, Northern...
Jul 15, 2023


Tesco launch £5 million grant scheme for UK schools and children’s groups
Staff and pupils across Northern Ireland are backing a Tesco £5 million scheme aimed at giving youngsters a fulfilling future. Tesco’s...
Jul 14, 2023


Corporate teams needed for ‘dragons on the Lagan’ in boat race for Air Ambulance NI
Colleen Milligan, Air Ambulance NI and Lee Cutler, Forestside Centre Manager Friday 15th September sees the return of the Air Ambulance...
Jul 8, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches recruitment drive for the next Transport Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have begun recruiting for the next Transport Academy. Those selected will have the option of working...
Jul 6, 2023


Farmers’ Choir holds AGM and reflect on another fantastic year
Chair Ivan Johnston with the newly-elected office bearers of the Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland with former Minister of Health for...
Jul 2, 2023


Camp Dalfest seeking ‘Turbo Tots’ for a crawl-tastic competition
Attention all parents with turbo tots! Randox Presents Camp Dalfest is back at Glenarm Castle on the 15th and 16th July with a...
Jun 29, 2023


Translink Sessions seeks Sounds of Summer with local music competition to support unsigned talent
Marking the launch of Translink Sessions are Declan Wilson, Q Radio, Neal Brown and Gemma McMurray, Translink and Charlotte Dryden, Oh...
Jun 28, 2023


Supercars prepped and polished for Charity Supercar Extravaganza this Summer
It was an early start on Father’s Day morning as supercar owners from across Ireland headed off to Bishopscourt Racing Circuit to take...
Jun 27, 2023


Call goes out to step up to Diabetes UK challenge
A sponsored step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has gone out for...
Jun 25, 2023


Agewell braves an early morning cold water dip at Ballygally
Sixty local dippers braved the waves at Ballygally beach last Saturday in aid of older people's charity Agewell raising an incredible...
Jun 24, 2023
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