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Calling all Singers: ANBCouncil launches The Forget-Me-Nots
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council recognises the power of music and the arts, particularly for those living with dementia where...
Feb 16, 2023


Inspired by climate change NI Water taps into underground sources in Moneymore
NI Water has been adapting new technology to assist with the impact of climate change on the supply of drinking water. More extremes in...
Feb 16, 2023


Plans submitted for new child care facility in Ballymena
Plans have been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in recent weeks for a new child care facility in Ballymena. Located on...
Feb 15, 2023


Transformation of Council & planned efficiencies enable MEA to mitigate impact of rates
Expansive efficiencies and continued transformation to address the well documented Council challenges has enabled Mid and East Antrim...
Feb 13, 2023


Increased mileage rate set to continue for Health Trust staff in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has confirmed that Health Trust staff will continue to receive an enhanced mileage rate. In June 2022, former...
Feb 13, 2023


Police warn over romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is urging people to be aware of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day. Chair of the ScamwiseNI...
Feb 12, 2023


Enchanted Winter Garden attracts record numbers and revenue of almost £800,000 in 2022
Members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council's Community Planning Committee are set to discuss and review the success of the borough's 2022...
Feb 12, 2023


Workers urged to check pay as HMRC highlights reasons why many are missing out on NMW
Workers in Northern Ireland are being urged to check that they are receiving the correct pay. It comes after nearly 7,000 people working...
Feb 12, 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....
Feb 11, 2023


Major work to enhance NI’s Rail Infrastructure continues this weekend into next week
Essential engineering works are being carried out on the Derry~Londonderry line from tomorrow, Saturday 11th until Sunday 19th February...
Feb 10, 2023


Federation Support Unit takes over contract for Ballymena Family GP Practice
The Department of Health has confirmed on Friday afternoon, 10 February, that a new GP contractor has been appointed to provide GP...
Feb 10, 2023


Valentine’s weekend: Don’t ignore the red flags!
Valentine’s Day, 14th February, marks a day to celebrate love, with people across Northern Ireland heading out this weekend in the hopes...
Feb 10, 2023


All motorcycle racing cancelled in Northern Ireland for 2023
All motorcycle road racing, short circuit racing and trials scheduled to take place in Northern Ireland throughout 2023 have been...
Feb 10, 2023


APPROVED | Green light for £8.9M Home Bargains store & garden centre in Ballymena
An exciting proposal for a 39,160 sqft new build store for Home Bargains in Ballymena has received the green light from Mid and East...
Feb 9, 2023


“Some support for service change” for maternity services at Antrim Area and Causeway
The majority of respondents to a Northern Health and Social Care Trust consultation into the future of maternity services to date are...
Feb 9, 2023


Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents in NI
Benefits designed to help parents with the financial impact of losing a partner are to be extended to cohabiting partners from...
Feb 8, 2023


The search is on for Meeko’s Valentine!
A handsome hound being cared for at Dogs Trust Ballymena is searching for his one true love. Marvellous Meeko, a two-year-old whippet...
Feb 8, 2023


Ryanair announces new route from Belfast to Edinburgh
Ryanair, has today (08 Feb) announced 4 new domestic routes to Edinburgh from Belfast, Bournemouth, Cornwall and London Stansted as part...
Feb 8, 2023


Public transport fares set to rise by 7% across Northern Ireland
After remaining frozen for around four years, public transport fares are set to change from Monday, 6 March 2023. The changes, which...
Feb 8, 2023


Royal Mail reveals image of the new King Charles III definitive stamp
Royal Mail today revealed the image of new definitive stamp featuring the image of King Charles III. A definitive stamp is a stamp that...
Feb 8, 2023
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