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Managers from Ballymena and Antrim based manufacturing companies take part in Leadership programme
(L-R) Professor of Practice at Queen’s University Belfast David Paulson, Managing Director of Moore Concrete Wilburt Moore, Moore...
Jul 30, 2023


Number of MEA councillors unite in opposition to introduction of car parking charges
Carrickfergus councillors have united in their opposition to the planned introduction of charges at at one of the last remaining free car...
Jul 30, 2023


NI woman inspired by grandmother to launch revolutionary medical dermatology business
Pragya Sharma (second from left) launching her business venture Gran Lab. Pragya Sharma has drawn on her passion for medicine...
Jul 30, 2023


DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in Co Antrim
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has continued to confirm positive results for highly pathogenic...
Jul 28, 2023


British passports to be issued in the name of His Majesty
For the first time in 70 years, British passports bearing the title of ‘His Majesty’ will start being issued this week in the name of His...
Jul 18, 2023


City Deal update for MEA but still “no mention of monies” for new leisure centre in Ballymena
A computer generated image of the proposed new visitor centre in Carrickfergus. A £42m Carrickfergus regeneration project has attracted...
Jul 16, 2023


Department for Infrastructure has serious questions to answer on ‘IRA tweet’ – Cllr Warrick
TUV Braid Councillor Matthew Warrick has criticised the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for its' response following a retweet that...
Jul 14, 2023


Concern as councils axed in cost saving measure from fuel poverty scheme
Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Paul Michael BEM has voiced concern over the transfer of the Affordable Warmth scheme to the Northern...
Jul 14, 2023


East Antrim DUP MP Sammy Wilson tables Parliamentary motion to celebrate Craigyhill bonfire
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has tabled a Parliamentary motion congratulating the people of Craigyhill in Larne for their efforts in...
Jul 10, 2023


Plans for new telecommunications base station and 25m tower in Ballypatrick Forest
Views to proposed telecommunications base station and tower. Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for a...
Jul 8, 2023


Family tree enthusiasts receive historic gift as part of PRONI centenary celebrations
The Annual Revision List for the Belfast Dock Ward between 1906 and 1915 (VAL/12/B/43/B/18). Family tree enthusiasts at home and abroad...
Jul 7, 2023


Department of Health sets closure timetable for Muckamore
The Department of Health has set June 2024 as the planned closure date for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. This date will be dependent on all...
Jul 6, 2023


Chief Constable outlines drastic impacts of budget cuts on PSNI
Chief Constable Simon Byrne has outlined the drastic impacts of budgets cuts being imposed upon the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Jul 6, 2023


CMA sets out plan to help drivers get more competitive fuel prices
A new fuel finder scheme to enable drivers access to live, station-by-station fuel prices on their phones or satnavs would help...
Jul 3, 2023


Ballymena built hydrogen fuelled bus fleet enters service at Gatwick Airport
A fleet of GB Kite Hydroliners, the first single deck hydrogen fuel cell bus from Wrightbus Ballymena, are now officially in service with...
Jul 1, 2023


£300,000 helps bring Broughshane’s new community centre one step closer
Broughshane & District Community Association is celebrating after being awarded £300,000 from the government's Levelling Up initiative,...
Jun 30, 2023


Successful JobStart youth employment scheme relaunched by DfC
An employment scheme for young people at risk of long-term unemployment has been relaunched by the Department for Communities following...
Jun 28, 2023


10.8 million cigarettes seized at Belfast Port
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is investigating after 10.8 million illegal cigarettes were seized at Belfast Port. The cigarettes, worth...
Jun 26, 2023


New road completed at St Patrick’s Regeneration Site, Ballymena
(L-R) David McQuitty, Department for Infrastructure; Gerard Murray, Director Regional Development Office, Department for Communities; Roy...
Jun 23, 2023


Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off...
Jun 20, 2023
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