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Justice and Health Ministers visit the Women’s Aid Family First project in Ballymena
The Ministers of Justice and Health have seen at first hand the transformative work being done by a domestic abuse charity in Northern...
Apr 3


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


Ballymena app hits 1m users and active in over 190 countries - Stronger Mobile
Jack Fullerton and Peter Gillan Stronger Mobile, an innovative fitness app created and designed in Northern Ireland, has gone global...
Apr 1


Ninety 'red flag' slots in NI for suspected skin cancer weekly - a rise of almost one third
The number of urgent referrals for suspected skin cancer in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has increased by almost one third,...
Mar 31


Mid and East Antrim celebrates World Autism Acceptance Month with groundbreaking initiatives
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) is marking World Autism Acceptance Month (WAAM) this April by reinforcing its commitment to...
Mar 31


Swann urges clarity on Tobacco & Vapes Bill application in Northern Ireland
In an address during the Report Stage debate on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, South Antrim MP and former Northern Ireland Health Minister...
Mar 29


All About Us – ASD teens honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
All About Us – ASD Teens Committee with the Lord-Lieutenant, Jackie Stewart DL, Mayor and Deputy Mayor All About Us – ASD Teens has been...
Mar 29


Spice crisis grips MEA: Children as young as 7 hooked, with crack cocaine use increasing in Ballymena
Synthetic cannabis substance ‘Spice’ A 14-year-old has been spending £50 a day on synthetic cannabis substance ‘Spice’ and has...
Mar 29


Construction set to begin for new £5.7M midwifery-led unit at Antrim Area Hospital
View to the front of Antrim Area Hospital, and inset CGI showing view with completed construction of midwifery-led unit Construction of a...
Mar 28


£143m Co Antrim mental health facility halted over funding uncertainty
CGI of the proposed Birch Hill Mental Health Centre in Antrim The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has expressed concern after...
Mar 28


Hawk soars to success as the Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities
Hawk Pijl It’s over ten years since Hawk Pijl was first introduced to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities...
Mar 26


Health Minister reaffirms commitment to reducing health inequalities
Professor Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health, PHA; Professor Nigel Hart, Queen’s University; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr...
Mar 26


New supported living apartments open in Ballymena, bringing hope and independence
Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt cut the ribbon, officially opening the new supported living...
Mar 26


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


Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
Mar 23


Connect with nature this Spring for your own good
The Woodand Trust says woods teeming with wildlife does wonders for your wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of life in our local...
Mar 23


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


Northern Trust and Bann Maine West celebrate rural women at Glarryford Farmers’ Hall
Organisers of the Celebrating Rural Women event, Leah Glass, Northern Trust Locality Lead, Joanne Brown Kerr, Bann Maine West Development...
Mar 21


Harryville Men’s Shed shares Tesco surplus to support Ballymena Community
Food stocked up at Harryville Men’s Shed Vulnerable people in Ballymena are receiving free food supplies from Tesco stores, thanks to the...
Mar 20


Government must review Benefits decisions - Swann
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP Robin Swann has responded to today’s (Tuesday 18 March) Labour...
Mar 18
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