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Planning permission granted for new farm shop in the Braid
The farm shop will be developed in the first roadside shed. Permission has been granted by planning officers at Mid and East Antrim...
Nov 14, 2023


Plan for a perfect night of Festive song and good food at the Farmers Choir Christmas Concert
The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas Concert which will be held on Thursday 14th...
Oct 25, 2023


County Antrim windfarm opens supplying renewable energy to Amazon
Wind turbines at the Ballykeel wind farm in the Antrim Hills, overlooking the Irish Sea Ørsted, the Danish-headquartered energy company,...
Oct 14, 2023


15,000 birds saved after fire in Broughshane
Around 15,000 birds were saved after a fire broke out at a large commercial hen house in the Broughshane area of Ballymena. Northern...
Oct 11, 2023


The Fast and the Farmer-ish returns with a brand new set of super-sized challenges
The big wheels are back as six teams from across the UK aim to plough their way to victory in the ultimate test of tractor driving skill....
Oct 1, 2023


Magherafelt woman Heather Vance shares shocking story of cattle attack
Heather Vance visiting the air ambulance base It was just over two years ago, May 2021 when Heather Vance, from outside Magherafelt,...
Sep 11, 2023


New season begins in a high note as Farmers Choir NI enjoy tea with mayor
Farmers Choir with Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna To start their new season the Farmers Choir were honoured to be invited to a...
Sep 10, 2023


Mental health message highlighted as community comes together for outdoor sheep sale in Cushendun
Mayor Steven Calllaghan and Deputy Mayor Margaret Ann McKillop from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council with Susan McLaughlin and...
Sep 10, 2023


Shilnavogie Sheepdog Trial returns this week to the beautiful Antrim Hills
Having celebrated 30 years of the event last year, the Shilnavogie Sheepdog Trial course is set once again, against the backdrop of...
Sep 5, 2023


Rural communities ready to play as parks officially opened in Ahoghill and Martinstown
Mayor Ald Mulvenna and Deputy Mayor Ald McDonald with Ald Thomas Gordon and Cllr Tyler Hoey. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Aug 14, 2023


Glenravel & District Working Sheepdog Society celebrates 75th Anniversary
John McFadden with fellow members of Glenravel & District Sheepdog Society, presenting a cheque to Susie McKeown (left) and her daughter...
Aug 5, 2023


Young Farmers get ready to travel to Austria for European Rally 2023
Back row (L-R) Rebecca Brunt (Trillick and District YFC), Cathy Reid (Castlecaulfield YFC), Seamus McCormick (Senior Agribusiness Manager...
Jul 15, 2023


“Significant increase” in GPS equipment being stolen from tractors
Police are encouraging farming communities to carry out regular security checks to ensure their property and livestock are secure,...
Jul 15, 2023


Plans for new telecommunications base station and 25m tower in Ballypatrick Forest
Views to proposed telecommunications base station and tower. Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for a...
Jul 8, 2023


Farmers’ Choir holds AGM and reflect on another fantastic year
Chair Ivan Johnston with the newly-elected office bearers of the Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland with former Minister of Health for...
Jul 2, 2023


Co Antrim start-up scoops top prize at all-Island pitching competition
A County Antrim businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners of the Yes You Can £4,000 pitching competition which reached its...
Jun 24, 2023


ARMOY WATER - Plans for water bottling plant and farm shop in rural Co Antrim
Views of the proposed facility from the road Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for a new water...
Jun 1, 2023


New homes plan for hamlet in rural Co Antrim
Plans have been submitted for a new residential development in the hamlet of Corkey in Co Antrim. The proposal is for 11 dwellings,...
May 7, 2023


Police appeal for information following theft of digger parts
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the theft of digger parts from a field in the Hannas Road area of Larne....
Mar 23, 2023


Police operation to target drug supply and rural crime in Ballymena
Police officers from Ballymena District Support Team and the ANPR Interceptor Team were involved in a proactive operation within the...
Mar 5, 2023
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