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Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
Apr 30, 2025


Mid and East Antrim marks 80 years since VE Day with Borough-wide commemorations
One of the Beacons of Light burning on the coast with Carrickfergus Castle in the background. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Apr 30, 2025


Asda Slashes Price of Kids Café Meals to 60p in Celebration of 60th Anniversary
Asda has announced a major price drop on its popular Kids Eat for £1 café meal deal, cutting the cost to just 60p throughout the month of...
Apr 29, 2025


Police urge respectful conduct ahead of Irish Cup Final in Belfast
With excitement building ahead of this weekend’s Irish Cup Final in Belfast, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a...
Apr 29, 2025


Translink announces enhanced train services for NW 200 event
Translink has confirmed the introduction of additional train services to accommodate spectators travelling to the International North...
Apr 29, 2025


Too hot to trot – Dogs Trust Ballymena issues warm weather warning as Spring sunshine hits the UK
As spring sunshine begins to warm up the UK, Dogs Trust Ballymena is warning owners that even mild temperatures can pose serious health...
Apr 28, 2025


Minister announces most significant upgrade of employment legislation in 25 years
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Parliament Buildings with the Department's independent expert on Good Jobs, Dr Lisa...
Apr 28, 2025


Operation Gallop urges road safety for horse riders and motorists in Northern Ireland
(Left to right) Superintendent Joanne Gibson, Operation Gallop lead; Mark Robinson on Monty, Susan Spratt (BHS) and Head of Road Policing...
Apr 28, 2025


£350,000 scheme for cliff netting works commences on A2 Coast Road
The Black Arch, Antrim Coast Road, Larne. (Image: Traveller Northern Ireland) Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a...
Apr 28, 2025


Translink announces timetables for May Bank Holiday
Translink is advising passengers that bus and train services will be operating holiday timetables on the early May Bank Holiday – Monday,...
Apr 28, 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


Belfast to commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with vibrant City Hall events
(From left to right) Michael Fryer from NI War Memorial and historian Jason Burke join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky...
Apr 22, 2025


Farmers encouraged to embrace sustainable nutrient management at CAFRE event in Co Antrim
CAFRE Northern area Beef and Sheep Team pictured with host Victor Chestnutt welcomed visitors to the on-farm ‘Fertilise to Maximise in a...
Apr 20, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council answers questions around introduction of blue bin co-mingled recycling
After it was revealed last week that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council decided, in a closed-door meeting, to phase out kerbside...
Apr 20, 2025


Muckamore Abbey Hospital inquiry seeks public input on recent resettlement experiences
Tom Kark KC, Chair of the Inquiry The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry has issued a public call for information regarding recent and...
Apr 18, 2025


Government expands Help to Save Scheme, offering £1,200 bonuses to 550,000 more UK savers!
In a significant boost for low-income households grappling with the rising cost of living, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced...
Apr 17, 2025


Tesco NI sponsors Schools Trail for kids at 2025 Balmoral Show
Tesco Northern Ireland is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Schools Trail at the 2025 Balmoral Show, a fun-filled and...
Apr 17, 2025


Translink Easter weekend rail service updates amid essential engineering works
Translink has confirmed that most rail services across Northern Ireland will operate as normal over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend,...
Apr 17, 2025


Enjoy a fun farming day out at the Balmoral Show with Translink
Balmoral Show organiser, Rhonda Geary and Translink Rail Line Supervisor Mark Glover join budding young farmers, Callum (3), Philip (6)...
Apr 17, 2025


Free compost initiative launched in Mid and East Antrim to mark International Compost Awareness Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, announces free compost alongside a member of the Waste Recycling team....
Apr 16, 2025
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