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Inspire’s Woodvale Centre reopens after extensive renovation to support mental health in Ballymena
Take a step inside: Inspire’s Woodvale Community Wellbeing Services base in Ballymena Inspire’s Woodvale community wellbeing service on...
Oct 6


“We’ve never worked harder”: Ballymoney Family Practice highlights pressure on GP services
Ballymoney Family Practice Ballymoney Family Practice has released detailed figures highlighting the immense workload handled by its team...
Oct 6


Concerns raised over £15k annual maintenance cost for Altnahinch Dam trail
Altnahinch Dam, County Antrim (IMAGE: Lauren Penman) Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council members have voiced concerns over the...
Oct 5


New Embrace FARM programme to support children and young people coping with grief after farm tragedy
(L-R) Tom Griffin, Annie Griffin, Julie Rohan, Liam Rohan and Emily Rohan Embrace FARM, the Irish agricultural charity founded to support...
Oct 5


Translink partners with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore historic station signs
Translink has announced a new community partnership with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore and refurbish historic signage at Ballymoney...
Oct 4


Safety Concerns: Fake toys worth £3.5m seized at UK Border – 90% were counterfeit Labubu dolls
Some of the fake toys seized at the UK Border in 2025 Counterfeit toys are flooding into the UK, putting children’s safety at risk,...
Oct 4


Police urge caution as Storm Amy clean-up continues across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is continuing to urge caution as recovery efforts from Storm Amy intensify across the...
Oct 4


Northern Trust warns of growing delays in breast cancer referrals
A deterioration in waiting times for an urgent consultation for suspected breast cancer has been described as “almost inevitable”....
Oct 3


Burrows slams prison officers’ exposure to second-hand smoke
Pictured: North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has raised fresh concerns over the health risks faced by prison...
Oct 2


4,000+ hospitalised with flu last year – PHA urges eligible people to get their free winter vaccines
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Alison Griffiths, Nurse Consultant PHA launching the winter vaccines in Portaferry The Public Health...
Sep 30


Alice K Beauty expands treatments & wellbeing focus marking one year at stunning new Ballymena salon
Frank & Georgina Warwick (Dougies Goodies) presents a celebration cake to Alice & Steven (Alice K. Beauty) There was cause for...
Sep 29


“Children’s rights were violated”: NI Commissioner speaks as Covid Inquiry Module 8 opens today
Chris Quinn, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today (Monday, 29 September 2025)...
Sep 29


Farmers’ cancer awareness drive gains MEA Council support as DAERA policies spark criticism
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to write to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA urging him to “reflect on his actions around...
Sep 27


Larne father’s sight saved thanks to swift action by local optometrist
Philip Campbell with optometrist Darren Caulfield of Specsavers Larne A Larne father has spoken of how his local optometrist saved his...
Sep 27


First 1,000 days ‘critical’ for child health – Minister Nesbitt unveils new NI framework
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt First 1,000 days in a child’s life are critical, says Minister Nesbitt as updated child health framework is...
Sep 26


Queen’s and PSNI collab sees drink spiking test kits rolled out across 33 Belfast nightlife venues
Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...
Sep 25


Phone-free classrooms: NI schools trial mobile ban to improve focus and mental health
Pictured at St Ronan’s College (L-R) are pupils Abigail, Dylan, Dylan, Jamie and Lucy with Principal Mrs Fiona Kane and Education...
Sep 25


Paracetamol and autism: UUP’s Butler says ‘facts must come before fiction’ in healthcare debate
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Deputy Leader Robbie Butler has criticised US President Donald Trump for spreading “grossly inappropriate”...
Sep 25


5 years of giving: Ballymena Baby Bank marks milestone and celebrates making a difference
Some of the Ballymena Baby Bank volunteers Ballymena Baby Bank, formerly known as Baby Basics, proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary...
Sep 24


New Rapid Diagnosis Centre opens in Co Antrim signalling major step forward in cancer care
(L-R) Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Northern Trust staff, Hannah Liken, CT Radiographer and Seán ÓConaire, Assistant Director. In a...
Sep 24
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