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Dogs Trust Ballymena issues winter alert warning of hidden danger of antifreeze poisoning for dogs
As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging pet owners across the country to take extra care in...
Nov 18, 2024


Take simple steps to improve your wellbeing this winter
The Department of Health is highlighting the importance of taking steps to care for yourself this winter. Winter can affect people’s...
Nov 18, 2024


Develop your own business through the Enterprise Pathways Programme
Oran Dorman owner of Dorman’s Driving School, learner driver Matt and Sean Keenan, MEA Economic Development Officer. Mid and East Antrim...
Nov 16, 2024


St Vincent de Paul launched annual appeal to support families at Christmas
Mary Waide, St Vincent de Paul Regional President for the Northern Region, launches the SVP Annual Appeal with SVP Ambassador for the...
Nov 12, 2024


PHA issues baby bath seat warning
Bath time is a fun and essential part of a child's routine, but it’s also a moment when water safety is crucial. The Public Health Agency...
Nov 8, 2024


Services not impacted after merger of Relate NI and Family Mediation NI
Relate NI’s Board of Trustees has today announced that Relate NI and Family Mediation NI have merged. This merger will provide a seamless...
Nov 7, 2024


DAERA urges the NI poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for the...
Nov 6, 2024


Minister announces funding to expand access to Debt Advice across Northern Ireland
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA during a visit to a County Antrim foodbank Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced...
Nov 6, 2024


Consumer Council issues advice after electricity price rise for worried householders
Northern Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, Power NI is set to increase its domestic electricity tariff by 4% effective from 1 December...
Nov 2, 2024


Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust Ballymena issues firework advice for owners
Research from Dogs Trust Ballymena has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected...
Oct 30, 2024


Police and Fire Service launch fireworks safety campaign and issue advice for a safe Halloween
PSNI Superintendent, Finola Dornan and NIFRS Group Commander, Paul Morrow. Firework safety is the focus of this year’s Halloween campaign...
Oct 27, 2024


Nesbitt announces plans to improve services for children with disabilities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today announced plans to improve services for children with disabilities. The plans involve increasing...
Oct 23, 2024


No tricks, just safety treats: NIFRS issues Halloween fire safety tips for a safe and spooky night
As Halloween approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra care and follow key fire...
Oct 22, 2024


Police issue travel advice due to impacts of Storm Ashley
Image: Anne Kelly Police have advised road users to prepare for potential traffic disruption today, Sunday 20th October, due to the...
Oct 20, 2024


Stay safe - advice ahead of Storm Ashley
Weather map showing forecast wind gust speeds across Northern Ireland on Sunday Multi-agency partners in Northern Ireland have met and...
Oct 19, 2024


Award-winning PSNI Road Show takes compelling and hard hitting road safety message to Stormont
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson and Department for Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Marguerite Brosnan, CEO AXA Ireland at the...
Oct 15, 2024


Police urge retailers to report offences during national week of action targeting business crime
Retail NI Chief Executive Glynn Roberts and Superintendent Allister Hagan from the Police Service of Northern Ireland launch the national...
Oct 14, 2024


Northern Area Community Network launches new website to enhance member support
Northern Area Community Network (NACN) is thrilled to announce the launch of their newly designed website, www.nacn.org dedicated to...
Oct 13, 2024


The importance of vitamin D this autumn and winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) recommends that everyone should consider taking a vitamin D supplement this autumn and winter to help keep...
Oct 12, 2024


Barr highlights councils winter assistance services for community
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted services which Mid and East Antrim Borough Council offers to assist...
Oct 11, 2024
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