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Funding boost to help tackle domestic and sexual abuse
The Departments of Justice and Health have awarded funding to 11 organisations to enable them to deliver programmes aimed at reducing...
3 hours ago
Storm Éowyn named as strong winds, heavy rain and snow forecast
Storm Éowyn has been named with disruptive winds likely for some on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January. The system could bring gusts...
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Young athletes dash through the finish line at latest round of Flahavan’s Cross Country League
L-R: Annie Jardine from Carnalridge Primary School, Portrush in 2nd place, Sienna-Rose Watson from Drumachose Primary School, Limavady...
6 hours ago
Appeal for information after attempted arson attack on home by three masked men in Cushendun
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an attempted arson attack on a property in Cushendun on Sunday 19th...
7 hours ago
Car destroyed in arson attack in Ballymena
NIFRS at scene of arson attack in the Demense area of Ballymena Police in Ballymena attended the scene of an arson attack on a car in...
9 hours ago
‘Power to the people’ causes council U-turn for Max
Max A potentially life-saving council U-turn for Max the dog has been forced by a “power to the people” moment. The Local Democracy...
9 hours ago
Professor Brian Cox encourages NI’s future scientists to activate their curiosity at STEAM school initiative
(L-R) Rhonda Lynn (MEABC Skills & Entrepreneurship Manager); Lord Andrew Mawson OBE; Professor Brian Cox CBE FRS; Alderman Thomas Gordon...
11 hours ago
Storm Éowyn expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption
The first named storm of 2025 is forecast to cross Northern Ireland this week as an area of low pressure moves in from the west. Storm...
12 hours ago
Petrol bomb thrown through window of home in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack in Ballymena yesterday evening, Monday 20th January. Detective...
14 hours ago
Elderly woman aged in 70s taken to hospital following arson attack on Antrim home
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at residential premises at the Rathglynn area of Antrim on Tuesday...
14 hours ago
Plans submitted for new children’s play park at Glenarm Castle
Glenarm Castle A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a children’s play park at Glenarm...
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Portrush RNLI says thank you to Portrush Yacht Club
This morning, Monday 20th January, volunteer crew from Portrush RNLI presented a certificate of thanks signed by the RNLI Chief Executive...
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UFU to hold tractor rallies this weekend in Ballymena and across NI in protest against family farm tax
UFU Deputy President William Irvine on his County Armagh farm. Picture: Cliff Donaldson Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is set to host a...
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O’Dowd announces £0.5m investment in road improvements in Counties Antrim & Tyrone
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced two road improvement schemes totalling over half a million pounds. The resurfacing...
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Belfast International Airport announces January 2025 Job Fair
Belfast International Airport, member of the VINCI Airports network, is holding its first recruitment fair of 2025 to resource and...
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North coast road to close for latest phase of NI Water work
NI Water is due to commence the third and final phase of a stormwater separation project in Bushmills next week. The work – which is...
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Weather warning issued for very strong winds this week
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office who advise that a deep area of low pressure will bring very strong winds...
2 days ago
Utility Regulator urges struggling NI energy consumers to contact their suppliers for advice this January
Sinéad Dynan Head of Consumer and Business Protection at the Utility Regulator The Utility Regulator is urging households and small...
2 days ago
Police investigate burglary in Glenarm
Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at commercial premises at the New Road area of Glenarm on Sunday 19th...
2 days ago
Community Rescue Service pays tribute to ‘friend and colleague’ Lee McCormick
Lee McCormick The Community Rescue Service (CRS) has paid tribute to “friend and colleague” Lee McCormick (53) who sadly lost his life...
2 days ago
Consultation event taking place in Ballymena to consider reconfiguration of NI hospitals
An information session will take place in Ballymena next month as part of a consultation by the Department of Health over a proposed...
2 days ago
Unresolved consumer complaint? Contact the Consumer Council
If you have an unresolved complaint about energy, water, transport or postal services in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council may be...
2 days ago
Infrastructure Minister supports road safety GCSE
Pictured at St Mark’s School in Warrenpoint are (from left) Conor Rodgers, vice-principal, Donna Finlay, CCEA, pupil Amy McCloy, Minister...
3 days ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 18 January 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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