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Swann welcomes announcement of five new planned regional cancer support centres
(L-R) Richard Spratt, CEO, Cancer Focus NI; Denise Kettyles, Cancer Focus NI client; and Robin Swann MLA, former Health Minister. Ulster...
Jun 20, 2023


Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off...
Jun 20, 2023


JILL BAKES | Chicken Tikka Skewers
A perfect recipe for a BBQ, or you can use your airfryer or oven. So delicious! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie and...
Jun 19, 2023


New Retail Skills Academy launched to support people with autism and learning difficulties
Pictured (left to right) are; Sean Hanna, Director of Services at NOW Group; Conor Boyle, Regional Managing Director at Lidl Northern...
Jun 18, 2023


Fire Service confirms major incident closed down but crews continue at Glenariff
The scene at Glenariff, County Antrim. Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) is no longer in Major Incident status, and has resumed...
Jun 16, 2023


Staff shortages leading to complaints on graveyard maintenance in MEA
Cemetery staff have been “prioritising burials” over grass cutting and overflowing bins, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has said,...
Jun 16, 2023


Unsettled conditions to come as warm weather continues
This week in Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Image: Anne Kelly) A change is on the way for the UK weather moving the weekend, though...
Jun 16, 2023


Plans approved will see return of “long-awaited” community facility at Waveney
Plans for a "long-awaited" new community centre in Ballymena were approved on Thursday morning (16 June) at a meeting of Mid and East...
Jun 15, 2023


Northern Ireland has seven new official bathing waters
Seven new official bathing water sites have been identified following a public review by DAERA. This means that sites will be monitored...
Jun 15, 2023


Irish Air Corps support NIFRS response to Glenariff Gorse Fire
The Irish Air Corps is supporting Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) with its operational response to an extensive gorse fire...
Jun 15, 2023


WayMaker introduces innovative training for children's professionals at Fairhill Centre
Eileen Russell, founder of WayMaker WayMaker Child Therapy, a leading provider of child play therapy services, is excited to announce the...
Jun 15, 2023


Green light for north coast hotel to make way for £4m apartments investment
Plans to redevelop the York Hotel in Portstewart into apartments have been given the green light by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough...
Jun 15, 2023


NIFRS declares major incident as firefighters battle gorse fires
The scene on Wednesday afternoon at Glenariff. (Image: Liz Weir) Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) has declared a major incident...
Jun 14, 2023


Spectacular day out guaranteed this weekend as Armed Forces Day 2023 zooms into town!
RAF P8 Poseidon All eyes will be on the sky this Saturday for a rare appearance by the spectacular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight...
Jun 14, 2023


Jet2 announce expansion for early Summer 24 from Belfast International Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced an expansion to their Summer 24 programme from Belfast International Airport, after putting even...
Jun 14, 2023


Turning Point NI confirm details for Ballymena vigil in memory of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell
A special vigil is set to be held this week in Ballymena in memory of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell. The young local woman went missing over...
Jun 13, 2023


Connection Matters | Mid and East Antrim welcomes another ‘Chatty Bench’
(L-R) Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Michael Clarke (Chairperson of Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group) and...
Jun 12, 2023


Cllr Crawford praises everyone involved in continuing search for Chloe Mitchell
Councillor Colin Crawford (UUP) has praised the efforts of everyone involved in the ongoing search operation in relation to missing young...
Jun 11, 2023


Police investigating a fatal road collision in Ballymena are to return to the scene
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Collision Investigation Unit, investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the...
Jun 10, 2023


Police make second arrest and make fresh appeal for information on Chloe Mitchell
Police are continuing to search for 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell, a high risk missing person from Ballymena, and have made a renewed appeal...
Jun 10, 2023
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