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Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida
Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...
Aug 21, 2024


Northern Ireland’s first independent Autism Reviewer appointed
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with newly appointed Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...
Aug 21, 2024


Galgorm Collection announces series of complimentary events to celebrate World Wellness Weekend
Galgorm Thermal Spa Village Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend next month (September) with a series of...
Aug 21, 2024


Painting a picture of the power of the arts at Wilson House
George Parker displays his first place artwork. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to paint.” George Parker is...
Aug 20, 2024


Gaston highlights ‘eye watering’ cost of interpreters for health service in NI
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has commented on the soaring costs of interpreter services to Northern Ireland’s health service....
Aug 17, 2024


Donation adds colour to Causeway Hospital’s Day Procedure Unit
Artist Carla Hodgson, service user Ben McAllister, Ward Manager Charlotte McKeeman and Autism Awareness Champion Donna Smith celebrate...
Aug 16, 2024


Exciting News: Bernaghmore and Ballymena Family Practice are merging to become Mountview Surgery!
From Bernaghmore & Ballymena Family Practice We are delighted to share some exciting news with you. On the 5th of September 2024,...
Aug 15, 2024


Charity football tournament raises funds for baby loss charity and NI ambulance charity
Event organisers Michael Steinberg and wife Kylie Steinberg who lost their twin boys in July 2023 and set up Two of a Kind to raise funds...
Aug 12, 2024


New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog is like losing a family member
The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Ballymena, has revealed that...
Aug 11, 2024


Major achievement for Causeway Hospital stroke unit
Members of the Causeway Hospital stroke team got together recently to celebrate their A grade from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit...
Aug 9, 2024


Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute as Channel 5 confirm Mosley’s Wonders of the Human Body
Channel 5 is set to air the brand new Michael Mosley: Wonders of the Human Body . The three part series is fronted by science journalist...
Aug 8, 2024


Belfast City Airport retains ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating for seventh consecutive year
Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest available, for accessibility following the publication ofan annual...
Aug 7, 2024


Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of success at the Pavestone Centre
Pavestone Centre staff with Diane Spence, Director of Community Care, Allison Campbell-Smyth Assistant Director and Colette O’Neil, Area...
Aug 6, 2024


Action Cancer Announces Lisa McGee As Patron
Action Cancer’s CEO Gareth Kirk and the charity’s Advanced Practice Radiographer Donna McKernan welcome new Patron Lisa McGee to the Big...
Aug 6, 2024


Robust testing in place to ensure homes & businesses have access to high quality, safe drinking water
Minister O’Dowd is shown around the laboratory of Moyola Water Treatment Works where NI Water scientist Lorraine Gillen explains how our...
Aug 6, 2024


Ballymena woman organises charity fundraiser in memory of beloved husband (56) who died from stroke
Ian and Linda When Ian Logan, from Ballymena, lost his life after suffering a stroke aged just 56 earlier this year, his wife, Linda, and...
Aug 2, 2024


Department of Health announces details of Covid-19 autumn booster programme
An autumn Covid-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious disease and who are most likely to benefit from...
Aug 2, 2024


Northern Trust submits plans for five bed extension at Robinson Hospital
External perspective of proposed ward block from lower car park at Robinson Hospital, Ballymoney Plans for a five-room extension to the...
Aug 1, 2024


Northern Ireland mum opens up about her breastfeeding journey
Pictured (L-R) Jade, Joni and Bronagh from Belfast. Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, Thursday 1 August, Bronagh...
Jul 31, 2024


NSPCC Helpline reports rise in adult concerns about children left home alone
For many parents and carers in Northern Ireland, July and August can be particularly difficult months as they try to balance the...
Jul 30, 2024
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