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Ballymena’s Linda Gillen is loving life with support from Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities team
Day Opportunities service user, Linda Gillen, from Ballymena. “It’s fantastic, Linda has come on so well. She has always been a happy wee...
Apr 30


Mayor breaks ground on £16.4m Ballycastle Leisure Centre
The Mayor is pictured alongside (L-R) Jake Mailey, Capital Projects Officer, Wendy McCullough, Head of Sport & Wellbeing, Brian Tohill,...
Apr 30


RNLI lifeguards assist five children caught by offshore winds off Portrush
L-R: RNLI lifeguards Cameron Leighton & Ethan Hill Easter saw the return of the RNLI lifeguards on six beaches in Northern Ireland...
Apr 30


Northern Ireland MS Research Hub Launches at Queen’s University Belfast
Pictured L-R: Dr Emma Gray, Director of Research at the MS Society; Caroline Millar from Ballyclare, a volunteer with MS Society and who...
Apr 30


Bluebell woods: A Spring spectacle under threat
The enchanting sight of a bluebell wood in full bloom is a quintessential experience in the British Isles, yet this beloved spring...
Apr 29


New documentary highlights urgent need for 24/7 stroke treatment in Northern Ireland
A powerful new documentary premiered this week in Northern Ireland, spotlighting the critical gaps in stroke care and calling for urgent...
Apr 29


District nursing conference highlights commitment to population health and wellbeing
Pictured at the conference are back row Seanna McNeill, Sadie Campbell, Maria Betts, Grainne Moore. Front row Lizzie Crawford, Leah...
Apr 25


Ministers praise vital work of Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Antrim
L-R: Justice Minister Naomi Long, Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike...
Apr 22


AAA screening event reminds men to attend for potentially life-saving test
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially fatal condition which can particularly affect older men, but can be detected with a...
Apr 22


NSPCC Northern Ireland launches ‘The Full Story’ campaign to combat child sexual exploitation
NSPCC Northern Ireland launches campaign to help children at risk of sexual exploitation alongside partner agencies and other multiagency...
Apr 21


Pony therapy brings comfort and joy to Northern Ireland’s North Coast
Fiona Kee with Wendy Woo In the picturesque downland of The Eagry near Bushmills, a heartwarming initiative is touching lives across...
Apr 21


Women’s Aid ABCLN launches Slieve Donard Challenge to combat domestic violence
Women’s Aid ABCLN Community Services Manager, Ase McWilliams and Business Development Manager, Kelly McDonald are encouraging everyone to...
Apr 20


Northern Health and Social Care Trust shines at NI Local Government Awards 2025
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, pictured at the NI Local Government Awards 2025...
Apr 20


Protecting pupils in a digital age: Ulster Unionists champion 100% school uptake of Safer Schools App
In an era where smartphones and social media dominate young lives, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is intensifying its push for...
Apr 19


Queen’s team part of world-leading £5.5m research project to transform bowel cancer care
A groundbreaking £5.5 million research initiative, aimed at transforming bowel cancer care, has been launched with significant...
Apr 19


Pauline urges us all to know the signs of ovarian cancer
Pauline Donnelly with Clinical Nurse Specialist Patricia Rogers “If you feel something isn’t right, trust your instincts and go and get...
Apr 19


Joint PSNI and DVA Operation in Larne bolsters road safety efforts
A collaborative operation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) took place in Larne...
Apr 18


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


Turning Point NI’s vital work praised by Colin Crawford MLA during Health Minister’s visit
Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA, invited by North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford, pictured with local political...
Apr 18


Macmillan lodge plans for new £3.2M Information & Support Centre at Antrim Area for cancer patients
A planning application has been lodged with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new £3.2m centre at Antrim Hospital to support...
Apr 17
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