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Northern Ireland RNLI Lifeguards are ready to spring into action ahead of the Easter holidays
From Friday, 18 of April, through to the Sunday, 27 of April, RNLI lifeguards will be back on duty across six beaches on the Causeway...
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Stay healthy this Easter: Your essential guide to Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Services
As the Easter holidays approach, health authorities in Northern Ireland are urging the public to familiarise themselves with the range of...
3 hours ago


Local sporting champions shine spotlight on Sports Eye Injury Month
Derick Topping Two former all-Ireland sporting champions, who have swapped ‘medals’ for ‘medicine’ are reminding sports enthusiasts of...
4 hours ago


Northern Ireland launches consultation on extending education to age 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a major consultation aimed at ensuring all young people in Northern Ireland remain in...
6 hours ago


Project success sees The Gallaher Trust continue support for NIACRO in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Gareth Eannetta, Niacro SkillSET Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust. THE...
7 hours ago

New street art in Ballymena celebrates local heritage with a splash of colour
Left to Right: Clare Moore, Business Engagement Officer at Ballymena BID; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; Eamon...
7 hours ago

Jill Bakes | Mini Egg Cookie Dough Dessert
The perfect easy sharing dessert for Easter. This is an ultimate treat ready in less than half an hour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ )...
20 hours ago


Donnelly and Ganiel secure wins at Kilwaughter Minerals Larne 10 Mile Race
Peter Donnelly and Gladys Ganiel were the men’s and women’s title winners as over 700 runners from across Northern Ireland and beyond...
21 hours ago


Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
23 hours ago

Police charge man to court following assault in Ballymena
Detectives investigating an assault in the Wakehurst Playing Fields of Ballymena on Friday 11th April, have charged a man to court. A...
1 day ago

Police appeal for information following burglary in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Ballymoney. Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “We received a...
1 day ago


Co Antrim’s Cregagh Wood faces crucial decision as council weighs future of local nature reserve
A Red Squirrel pictured at Cregagh Wood, County Antrim. Image: Linda Thompson Cregagh Wood, a cherished woodland haven in the Glens of...
1 day ago


Royal Black Institution bolsters charity efforts with Operation Hope initiative
Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson, Assistant Sovereign Grand Master Lord Elliott, and Imperial Grand Treasurer David...
1 day ago


Police investigate after early morning car blaze in Ballymena
Police are investigating the circumstances of an early-morning car fire in Ballymena. A report was received at approximately 2.30am...
1 day ago


Government slashes import tariffs on everyday essentials to boost economy
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and ease financial pressures on households and businesses, the UK Government has announced a...
1 day ago


Ballymena man cycling across Northern Ireland for Pancreatic Cancer
Ballymena resident Ricardo Ponte A Ballymena man is joining a 10-strong team taking on a gruelling 480-mile cycling challenge across...
1 day ago


Debt crisis deepens: Research reveals average personal debt in NI rises to £13,000
Ilias Lambrou (PHD Researcher), Sinead Campbell (Advice NI) and Sean Breen (Consumer Council) A new report, commissioned by the Consumer...
1 day ago

Stress Awareness Month: PHA urges simple steps to manage everyday pressures
This April, as part of Stress Awareness Month, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to adopt...
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Health Minister commends ASCERT’s mission to tackle addiction, support mental health and inspire change
Jillian Patchett-Boyce, ASCERT Chairperson, Gary McMichael, Chief Executive ASCERT, Mary Maginn, ASCERT Youth Interventions Service...
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Portrush RNLI launched to reports children and adult in difficulty on West Strand
This afternoon (Saturday 12 April) Portrush InshoreLifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of persons in...
2 days ago

NI Water reveals top towns in the Easter Bunny bad book
NI Water is hopping ahead of the Easter holidays to flush out the worst offending towns for sewer blockages across Northern Ireland. ...
2 days ago

Police make arrest after man assaulted in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Ballymena. Detective Inspector McCook , said: “At approximately 2.50pm on...
2 days ago


Dementia UK brings specialist support to Northern Ireland with FREE Admiral Nurse Clinics
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Dementia UK is set to offer vital support to families and individuals affected by dementia...
2 days ago


Air Ambulance NI Runway Run returns to Belfast City Airport for 2025
L-R: Nicole Dallat, Apprentice Firefighter at Belfast City Airport, Owen Brown, Firefighter at Belfast City Airport, Steve Turner,...
2 days ago
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