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Fitzsimons Opticians’ senior optometrist and director, John Broderick, undertaking an eye examination A Ballymena optometry practice is marking World Menopause Day with the launch of a new dry eye service aimed at improving women’s eye health during menopause and perimenopause. Fitzsimons Opticians, based on William Street, has invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to help identify and treat dry eye syndrome — a condition that experts say can affect more than hal

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ulster...

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, pictured with from left, Christine Barnhill, MEABC, Paula Fallon, Soul Essence,...

Justice Minister Naomi Long Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a sweeping package of reforms aimed at tackling domestic abuse,...

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has marked three years since the launch of its Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls...

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Deputy Leader Robbie Butler has criticised US President Donald Trump for spreading “grossly inappropriate”...

Some of the Ballymena Baby Bank volunteers Ballymena Baby Bank, formerly known as Baby Basics, proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary...

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting appearing on Tuesday morning (23 September 2025) on ITV’s Lorraine Health Secretary Wes Streeting has...

The Rural Melody Choir pictured with Northern Trust Chief Executive, Jennifer Welsh. The Rural Melody Ladies Choir is preparing to raise...

From left: Niamh McNeill, Rachel McIlhagga and Chloe Crozier A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary series is set to shine a light on the...

Women across Mid and East Antrim are being encouraged to take part in a free menopause awareness session in Larne Town Hall this...

Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA has called...

Vicky Pattison: “You are led to believe that every other woman in the country is dealing with this… and you are weak for not being able...

More than 300 people have already responded to a new public consultation aiming to introduce a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme in Northern...

A Queen’s University graduate has completed her Dentistry degree while achieving a landmark sporting feat in Irish university hockey....

MEA Power to Change - Project partners, including ONUS and PSNI The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has joined forces with Mid...

Members of the design and construction team of a new Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit joined Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh,...

Women’s Aid ABCLN Domestic Abuse Specialists have completed NOCN Qualification Level Three Certificate in Preventing & Tackling Domestic...

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance urging women using popular GLP-1...

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick From a teenager gripped by anxiety and self-doubt to making history...