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Over 80 alleged stalkers arrested in first year of NI legislation
New legislation was introduced to Northern Ireland in April 2022 which criminalised stalking for the first time. Since then the Police...
Apr 24, 2023


Jill Bakes… Mars Bar Krispie Buns
An absolute traybake classic... a good Mars bar bun is hard to beat in my opinion! They’re also one of the easiest bakes ever. Jill...
Apr 23, 2023


Police issue road safety appeal as RTC fatality numbers rise
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued a road safety appeal and confirming that 16 people have sadly lost their lives on roads...
Apr 23, 2023


BBC Radio Ulster launches the refresh of its evening and weekend schedule
BBC Radio Ulster launches the refresh of its evening and weekend schedule from tomorrow, Monday 24 April. As unveiled last month, teatime...
Apr 23, 2023


UK Emergency Alerts Test – “Keep calm and carry on: this is just a test”
“Keep calm and carry on, this is just a test” - that is the clear message from the Deputy Prime Minister on the day of the nationwide...
Apr 23, 2023


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Apr 22, 2023


Newly released videos and resources aim to help young people during their grief journey
Young people come together at the launch of The Teenage Youth Bereavement Project. As four young people experience the death of a parent...
Apr 21, 2023


Leading local health charity NICHS sounds alarm on high blood pressure dangers
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) have launched a blood pressure awareness campaign due to their concern about the number of...
Apr 20, 2023


Translink announces timetable changes for May Bank Holidays
Translink is advising passengers that bus and train services will be operating holiday timetables for the May Bank Holidays, 1st and 8th...
Apr 20, 2023


Be vigilant to help prevent wildfires this summer - NIFRS
As warmer weather approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling for the public to be vigilant to help prevent...
Apr 20, 2023


Department for Infrastructure seeking to minimise disruption as strike action set to start
The Department for Infrastructure has issued a statement on Wednesday (19 April) saying that public services for which it is responsible...
Apr 19, 2023


Much needed resurfacing works set to begin in Ahoghill
A carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on A42 Portglenone Road/Ballymena Road and The Diamond, will commence on Tuesday 9 May 2023....
Apr 18, 2023


Lorraine Kelly celebrates life of the late Dame Deborah James with return of No Butts campaign
Today (Monday 17th April) Lorraine returned with the monumental ‘No Butts’ campaign, an initiative raising awareness of Bowel Cancer in...
Apr 17, 2023


JILL BAKES - Honey Chilli Beef
This honey chilli beef recipe makes the perfect fakeaway - healthy, delicious and cheap! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie...
Apr 16, 2023


Avian Influenza Housing measures set to be lifted in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that the housing measures which were introduced in...
Apr 16, 2023


TOP 10 - All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Apr 15, 2023


LYRA - a powerful film examining the life and untimely death of Lyra McKee
Alison Millar's powerful feature documentary Lyra will premiere this weekend on UK television, examining the life, times and untimely...
Apr 15, 2023


Ballymoney Spring Fair returns with carnival extravaganza
Ballymoney Spring Fair makes a welcome return to the town when you can enjoy two days of live music and entertainment, with free...
Apr 15, 2023


Work underway to design public realm scheme for Co Antrim town
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has announced the appointment of Hall, Black and Douglas as the Integrated Consultancy Team to...
Apr 14, 2023


Get your garden Spring ready at the Spring Plant Fair!
Treat your garden to a facelift as Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council hosts its first Spring Plant Fair next weekend! This new event...
Apr 14, 2023
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