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Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: Australia promises a feast of flavours and stunning vistas on ITV
Gary Barlow, the charismatic Take That star, is set to whisk viewers away on a tantalising journey with Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour:...
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Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
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ITV confirms start date of Celebrity Big Brother
The wait is almost over as today ITV revealed that Celebrity Big Brother, the original celebrity experiment, is set to return for a...
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Star studded line up revealed for Joey Dunlop celebration in Ballymoney
The Dunlop family joined special guests for the Joey Dunlop 25 event launch held in Ballymoney Museum on Monday 24th March 2025. Pictured...
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Randalstown residents brand glamping site a ‘Field of Nightmares’
Members of the Residents Opposed to Cotter’s Park (ROCP) Group in Randalstown A group of local residents in the Clonkeen Road area near...
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Police confirm threatening email hoax after nine schools close across NI
Police investigating the circumstances of a threatening email sent to nine schools in Northern Ireland today, Monday 24 March, causing...
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Belfast to The Balearics: TUI announces Majorca route from Belfast City Airport
Image: Miquel Rossello Leading Northern Ireland Tour Operator TUI has announced flights to the Balearic Island of Majorca from Belfast...
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New Key Stage assessments announced for Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled plans for new Key Stage assessments to be implemented across Northern Ireland, covering a...
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Jill Bakes Easter | Easter Brownies
It’s only four weeks to Easter so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favourite Easter bakes! Starting off with these fudgey and...
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Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
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Lidl plans Northern Ireland’s largest store yet in Ballymena!
Plans for what is set to become Northern Ireland’s largest Lidl store have moved forward, with the German discount supermarket chain...
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Wrightbus hydrogen bus trial could lead to zero emissions travel for Sizewell C workers
Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a...
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Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
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Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
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Police Service launches new sign language video relay service
Pictured at the launch of the new video relay service are Majella McAteer, British Deaf Association NI Manager; Emmanuel Ofori, service...
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Connect with nature this Spring for your own good
The Woodand Trust says woods teeming with wildlife does wonders for your wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of life in our local...
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TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 22 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
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Rebuilding strength and confidence: Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena launches Battle Cancer Programme
Pictured is Joshua Courtney Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena is set to become a hub of hope and resilience for cancer survivors with the...
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Stories on stamps: Royal Mail celebrates myths and legends with special set of stamps
Royal Mail has revealed images of eight striking illustrations capturing the spirit of well-known mythical creatures and legendary...
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Eve Blair to present Your Place And Mine as part of new BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle revamped weekend schedule
BBC Radio Ulster presenters Anna Curran and Eve Blair BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle is set to refresh its weekend programming with a vibrant new...
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Tourism industry reps introduced to a flavour of Causeway Coast and Glens
Representatives from across the NI tourism industry pictured at the new 5 star resort, Dunluce Lodge, Portrush during a familiarisation...
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Mayor congratulates Antrim Grammar School Rugby team on historic victory in their 50th Anniversary Year
The Mayor with (L-R) Director of Sports Mr Jamie Orr Captain Jack McNeilly Vice Captain Eoin Byrne and Principle Mr Martin Wilson Antrim...
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Malting barley makes a return to Northern Ireland
CAFRE Crops development adviser Leigh McClean pictured with East Down Farmers Co-op members and Malting Barley growers Alan Cleland and...
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Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra-rapid EV charging station
Fastned’s latest state-of-the-art charging hub at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim. Fastned, voted the UK’s best rated...
3 days ago
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