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“We can’t save lives without you” - Air Ambulance NI
Air Ambulance Week 2023 takes off across the UK from 4 – 10th September, to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance...
Sep 6, 2023


New figures show people in Northern Ireland don't know the signs of leukaemia
Leading UK leukaemia charities launch memorable new campaign to get people ‘asking why’ about the symptoms of leukaemia for Blood Cancer...
Sep 6, 2023


Firmus announces gas price drop for Ten Towns customers
Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, Firmus Energy, has today (Wednesday 6th September) announced that from 1st October...
Sep 5, 2023


Triple stack bins set to be rolled out next autumn in Antrim
Wheelie box bins are to be rolled out in Antrim next year after £2.25m match-funding was offered by the Department for Agriculture,...
Sep 5, 2023


Sensory Day returns to Belfast Zoo this September!
Belfast Zoo’s Sensory Day is back! A fun filled day of free sensory activities is planned on Saturday 9 September 2023. This special...
Sep 5, 2023


RNLI reminds public to stay safe at coast during heatwave
The RNLI is urging people visiting the coast this week to stay safe amid the continued good spell of warm weather forecast. With the...
Sep 5, 2023


Special 21-round gun salute at Hillsborough Castle to mark His Majesty The King’s Accession Day
A special 21-round gun salute will be fired at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this week to mark His Majesty The King’s Accession Day,...
Sep 5, 2023


NI Department of Health looks to save £9.5M and says some medicines may be stopped
The Department of Health is working with local GPs and Community Pharmacists to focus on how medicines and appliances are prescribed more...
Sep 5, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council urge dog owners to keep pets away from algae-covered pond
Image: Lynsey Poole Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued advice to dog owners urging them not to allow their pets near an algae...
Sep 5, 2023


‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on slush-ice drinks
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should...
Sep 4, 2023


MINISO to open second Northern Ireland store in Ballymena’s Tower Centre
Globally recognised lifestyle retailer MINISO is set to open a new store in Ballymena’s Tower Centre this week, which will be the second...
Sep 4, 2023


Autumn booster vaccinations brought forward by PHA after new COVID variant identified in UK
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has taken the decision to bring forward the start date of this year’s autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccination...
Sep 3, 2023


JILL BAKES | Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
Super easy, minimal prep and really tasty! You can add more curry powder depending on your personal preference! Jill Stewart...
Sep 3, 2023


The Blame Game returns to Ballymena
Fancy being part of the audience for a radio recording of The Blame Game? The Blame Game is one of BBC Northern Irelands most popular...
Sep 3, 2023


Consultation launched on Relationships and Sexuality Education in Northern Ireland schools
The Department of Education has launched a consultation seeking views on changes to elements of Relationships and Sexuality Education....
Sep 1, 2023


‘Heatwave’ on the horizon?
The first full week of September is likely to contain a heatwave for some parts of the UK, says the Met Office’s latest forecast. A...
Sep 1, 2023


September engineering works to extend platforms on Coleraine to Portrush line
Translink is advising passengers of major planned engineering works this September to extend platforms at Dhu Varren and University...
Sep 1, 2023


Weather responders included in 2023/24 storm names
The names of those who work to keep people safe in times of severe weather have been included in the new storm names for the 2023/24...
Sep 1, 2023


Essential inspection works taking place on section of Blackhead Path
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is advising residents and visitors that a section of Blackhead Path in Whitehead will remain closed...
Aug 31, 2023


Cast & creative team announced for Northern Ireland’s biggest panto!
Belfast’s Grand Opera House has announced the cast and creative team for its 2023 pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which is...
Aug 31, 2023
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