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Marconi 5K Run returns to Ballycastle with stunning coastal route and bespoke medals
The Marconi Run, one of County Antrim’s popular community running events, is set to return to Ballycastle on Sunday, 25 May 2025, with...
Apr 19, 2025


Mid and East Antrim to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day with Borough-wide celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced an extensive programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE)...
Apr 18, 2025


Muckamore Abbey Hospital inquiry seeks public input on recent resettlement experiences
Tom Kark KC, Chair of the Inquiry The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry has issued a public call for information regarding recent and...
Apr 18, 2025


Government expands Help to Save Scheme, offering £1,200 bonuses to 550,000 more UK savers!
In a significant boost for low-income households grappling with the rising cost of living, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced...
Apr 17, 2025


Economy Minister launches consultation on the future of credit unions
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Armagh Credit Union with Martin Fisher, Head of NI, Irish League of Credit Unions;...
Apr 17, 2025


Northern Ireland launches consultation on extending education to age 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a major consultation aimed at ensuring all young people in Northern Ireland remain in...
Apr 14, 2025


Air Ambulance NI Runway Run returns to Belfast City Airport for 2025
L-R: Nicole Dallat, Apprentice Firefighter at Belfast City Airport, Owen Brown, Firefighter at Belfast City Airport, Steve Turner,...
Apr 12, 2025


Register now for BEAM Dawn Walk for Mental Health Awareness
BEAM Dawn Walk Organisers Hannah Graham, Clare Doherty, Zara Hutchinson, Katherine Murphy and Lee Kane preparing for the walk through...
Apr 8, 2025


New rescue figures reveal RNLI came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last year
The RNLI has today released its rescue figures for 2024, which show the charity came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last...
Apr 6, 2025


Harmony in health: Singing strikes a chord for rural women’s wellbeing
Participants who took part in the ‘Singing for Fun’ programme in Moneymore Recreation Centre pictured with the Chief Executive of the...
Apr 3, 2025


Vintage car lovers rev up for ‘Drive it Day’ at Glenarm Castle to support Childline!
Ken Smyth, UVOCC, Susan Smith, NSPCC NI and Billy Maxwell, UVOCC. Image: David Maxwell. Members of the Ulster Vauxhall Opel Classic...
Apr 1, 2025


The sky’s the limit for armchair astronomers
A partial solar eclipse, as seen from space. Courtesy of the European Space Agency Amateur astronomers and stargazers are invited to the...
Mar 26, 2025


Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
Mar 24, 2025


Rebuilding strength and confidence: Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena launches Battle Cancer Programme
Pictured is Joshua Courtney Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena is set to become a hub of hope and resilience for cancer survivors with the...
Mar 22, 2025


An urgent plea from Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary: "A horrendous month, but we still have hope"
Lyn Friel, founder of Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of Northern Ireland, is...
Mar 18, 2025


City of Derry Runway Run & NW200 Party at the Paddock to help Air Ambulance help save lives like Hilary’s
Hilary Duddy Air Ambulance NI is reminding people of two exciting and unique events happening soon that will raise much-needed funds to...
Mar 17, 2025


‘Let’s Dance’ launches in association with Co Antrim Rock Choirs and First Dance NI
Local Rock Choirs were excited to provide the musical backdrop for some of the dancers at the recent launch of “Let’s Dance”, a...
Mar 17, 2025


Local Secondary Schools invited to register for the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge 2025
Pictured is Elisha McNulty, Community Engagement Manager at Bank of Ireland UK. Teachers and students in secondary schools across...
Mar 17, 2025


Public consultation opens on redesign of Serious Adverse Incident procedure
A public consultation has opened on the redesign of the current Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) procedure in Northern Ireland. The...
Mar 11, 2025


Deputy Mayor Bréanainn Lyness welcomes exciting events to celebrate Irish Language Week 2025 in MEA
Cllr Bréanainn Lyness, Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, pictured with Dearbháil Beatty, Awareness Campaigns Executive for Conradh na...
Mar 11, 2025
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