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Department seeking views on biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing from one year...
Feb 8, 2025


New ‘Kindness Postbox’ partnership brings smiles to local care home
(L-R) Mrs Gillian McLarnon, teacher, Camphill Primary School, Vasco Alves, Camphill Care Home Manager, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and...
Feb 7, 2025


Ulster Wildlife urges nature lovers across Northern Ireland to help bring it back in 2025
Male barn owl with its distinctive heart-shaped face in a local woodland in December 2024. Image: Ronald Surgenor Northern Ireland’s...
Jan 17, 2025


Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 13, 2025


Public events set to take place as Department of Health considers NI hospital reconfiguration plans
The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...
Jan 12, 2025


Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2025!
Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are now open – celebrating the borough’s outstanding sporting...
Jan 8, 2025


Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025
Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...
Jan 4, 2025


10,000 Steps a day for Air Ambulance this January
Local charity Air Ambulance NI is giving everyone a great reason to get active this January by challenging the public to ‘Step Up for Air...
Dec 30, 2024


Fundraiser set up after fire causes ‘colossal’ smoke damage in All Saints’, Antrim
Extensive smoke damage was caused throughout All Sants’ Parish Church, Antrim A fire which broke out in All Sants’ Parish Church, Antrim,...
Dec 30, 2024


Ballymena BID calls on community to help make a difference for teens this Christmas
In a heartwarming move to brighten the festive season for teenagers in need, Ballymena BID has announced its participation as an official...
Dec 11, 2024


MEA residents encouraged to donate to spectacle reuse scheme
( L-R) Martin Gribben (HRC Senior Site Attendant); Karen McCormick (Antrim Coast Lions Club), Denise Abram (President of the Antrim Coast...
Dec 6, 2024


Urgent call for support: Crosskennan Lane needs your help to double donations
With just days left, Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary is in a race against time to secure vital funds through the BigGive campaign. The...
Dec 6, 2024


Could you be a lifesaver? Larne RNLI is recruiting for a volunteer Lifeboat Medical Adviser
Larne RNLI is looking for a new Lifeboat Medical Adviser to join its volunteer team and to help save lives at sea. The station is...
Dec 4, 2024


Tesco Ballymena promotes winter food collection for local food bank
(L-R) Tesco Community Champion Ronny McFall, foodbank volunteer Samuel Wright, MLA Timothy Gaston, MLA Colin Crawford and foodbank...
Nov 29, 2024


Get your walking shoes on to support local people impacted by cancer this Christmas
Local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre is calling on people to step out in support of local people impacted by cancer by taking part...
Nov 29, 2024


Celebrate thegither: Ulster-Scots Leid Week 2024
Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...
Nov 24, 2024


Nominations now open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager The nomination window for the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards is now open,...
Nov 24, 2024


Samaritans in NI celebrates volunteers answering calls of hope during the festive period
Local Samaritans volunteer, Norah from Ballymena This winter, Samaritans in Northern Ireland are shining a light on the incredible...
Nov 24, 2024


Muir launches surveys on the School Milk Subsidy Scheme amid decline in participation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has called upon schools and parents to participate in a new survey on the...
Nov 20, 2024


Calling all home bakers: Your chance to shine on The Great British Bake Off 2025!
Is there a secret star baker in your household? The Great British Bake Off is on the hunt for the UK’s next baking sensation to join the...
Nov 17, 2024
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