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Electrical contractor FCS Services reveals five-year plan to double in size as it powers up for growth
FCS Services Director John Lorimer A Ballymena-based electrical contractor which counts some of Northern Ireland’s best-known...
Apr 25, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


‘Slow down and help save lives’: Police issue urgent Easter road safety plea
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson and Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson. As the Easter holiday weekend approaches, the Police Service of...
Apr 16, 2025


Stay healthy this Easter: Your essential guide to Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Services
As the Easter holidays approach, health authorities in Northern Ireland are urging the public to familiarise themselves with the range of...
Apr 14, 2025


Debt crisis deepens: Research reveals average personal debt in NI rises to £13,000
Ilias Lambrou (PHD Researcher), Sinead Campbell (Advice NI) and Sean Breen (Consumer Council) A new report, commissioned by the Consumer...
Apr 13, 2025


Stress Awareness Month: PHA urges simple steps to manage everyday pressures
This April, as part of Stress Awareness Month, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to adopt...
Apr 12, 2025


Back in Business Rate Relief scheme extended for applications
Finance Minister John O’Dowd MLA with City Sips Café owner Caoimhe Meehan. Finance Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged anyone planning to...
Apr 10, 2025


Police Service launches new sign language video relay service
Pictured at the launch of the new video relay service are Majella McAteer, British Deaf Association NI Manager; Emmanuel Ofori, service...
Mar 23, 2025


Level of fraud outlined by Justice Minister at scam conference in Ballymena
(L-R) are Jonathan Leakey, author and scam survivor; Justice Minister Naomi Long; William McCaughey, chairperson of Mid & East Antrim...
Mar 21, 2025


Minister announces new £153m funding programme for Co-Ownership, and raises the property value limit
Opening the door to home ownership, Minister Gordon Lyons with Co-Ownership Director of Finance Andrew Shott and Chief Executive Mark...
Mar 20, 2025


Having a drink on St Patrick’s Day? You don’t want to be green the next day… drink responsibly – PHA
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone choosing to drink to be careful...
Mar 16, 2025


Find a safe space and listening ear at the Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide support groups
The Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide Ballymena support group will be meeting monthly in Galgorm Community Centre. The Northern Health...
Mar 16, 2025


REACH volunteers thank the O’Neill and Hamill family for generous donation to fund community hub
O’Neill and Hamill family present a cheque during a visit to the REACH Hub earlier this week. A local community support group in Portrush...
Mar 15, 2025


Women’s Aid ABCLN launches new online quiz identifying red flags
On International Women’s Day Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated to ending domestic abuse, has announced the launch of a...
Mar 7, 2025


Police issue advice after elderly woman almost conned by fraudsters in gift cards scam
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued advice to the public today, Wednesday 5 February, after an elderly woman was persuaded...
Mar 5, 2025


ANB | New crime prevention initiative launched aimed at protecting the vulnerable and isolated
Inspector Neil Patton pictured with security packs as part of new initiative. In Antrim and Newtownabbey, the local Crime Prevention...
Feb 28, 2025


"Daffo-Kill" Dangers – Dogs Trust Ballymena warns owners to keep pets away from spring flowers
As spring approaches, Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to be aware of the potential dangers of certain spring plants and bulbs....
Feb 27, 2025


Challenging the Scamdemic: A scam awareness conference comes to Ballymena
Members of the public are invited to attend Challenging the Scamdemic , a crucial Scam Awareness Conference designed to inform, educate,...
Feb 27, 2025
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