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Wild days out: NI schools competition launched
Pictured are Dianne Keys, Lana Haughian with mum Emma Haughian. The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and Hughes Insurance have launched a...
Oct 11, 2023


Groggan Primary School goes the extra mile
Pupils from Groggan Primary School with Dr Hannah McCourt, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Officer at PHA, Dr Brenda...
Sep 25, 2023


Ballymena Skate Jam returns to People’s Park this weekend!
One year on from the official opening of the Ballymena Skate Park in September 2022, Rawee returns this weekend to host a fantastic Skate...
Sep 22, 2023


McDonald’s restaurant in Ballymena renews local football sponsorship for 23rd year
Billy O’Flaherty (Carniny Amateur and Youth FC) and Julie McDowell (Business Manager, McDonald’s Ballymena) with children from Carniny...
Sep 19, 2023


The Gallaher Trust helps Ballymena’s young adults develop their careers
Pictured at the M&S Ballymena store is Service Delivery Manager of The Prince’s Trust, Ryan McMullan, Team Manager at M&S, Julie Bell,...
Sep 13, 2023


Translink invites schools to enter Danni Simpson art masterclass draw
Pictured are street artist Danni Simpson with budding young artists James and Katie launching the Translink Life Better. Connected...
Sep 12, 2023


WayMaker launches new parenting journal to support families navigating back-to-school season!
Located in the heart of Ballymena WayMaker Child Therapy, a pioneering force in children's mental health, is delighted to introduce an...
Sep 11, 2023


Free action-packed fun day and information event for all the family in Larne!
A free family fun day and information event has been organised by community groups across the Larne area taking place this weekend,...
Sep 8, 2023


Hallowena returns to People’s Park Ballymena for 2023!
Images: Chris Pope Photography People’s Park, Ballymena will host once again one of the scariest nights of the year when Hallowena...
Sep 7, 2023


Permission granted for new junior parkrun at Antrim Castle Gardens
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Operations Committee has given permission for a new junior Parkrun at Antrim Castle Gardens to...
Sep 6, 2023


Consultation launched on Relationships and Sexuality Education in Northern Ireland schools
The Department of Education has launched a consultation seeking views on changes to elements of Relationships and Sexuality Education....
Sep 1, 2023


Former Lioness Jill Scott joins with Starling Bank to boost young girls in football across UK
Nearly a third of girls who play football (30%) stop playing by the time they reach their late teens, new findings from Starling Bank...
Aug 29, 2023


Armoy playpark set for major upgrade
Work will begin shortly to upgrade the Riverside Playpark, Church Road in Armoy as part of the Covid Recovery Small Settlements...
Aug 21, 2023


Collaboration set to enhance and nurture creative careers in Northern Ireland
(Front Row L-R) Richard Williams, CEO of NI Screen and Marcia Deakin, Co-founder of NextGen (Back Row L-R) Janis Leaden, Curriculum Area...
Aug 20, 2023


Free advice and guidance for parents and young people receiving exam results!
Head of Careers Service, Justin Kerr and Deputy Head of Careers Service Christina Kelly encourage those seeking advice following exam...
Aug 17, 2023


“Follow your hearts” - words of advice from NRC Motor Vehicle Apprentice
Hannah Gibson, Northern Regional College Motor Vehicle apprentice pictured at Hilltop Garage in Coleraine Over the incoming weeks young...
Aug 17, 2023


Isaac (3) gets his first ever powered wheelchair enabling him to explore like other children
Young Issac Millar enjoying his Wizzybug Isaac Millar is finally getting to experience what other children his age can do thanks to his...
Aug 14, 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


NI council discovers half of children aged 13-17 being illegally sold vapes in local shops
Half of children aged 13 to 17 who enter shops in Belfast to buy vapes are successfully making the illegal transaction, a council study...
Aug 12, 2023


Nellie’s Daycare is coming to town!
The excitement is building, with work continuing at pace, as Nellie's Daycare prepares to open it's brand new facility in Ballymena this...
Aug 9, 2023
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