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Jan 10
Ballymena woman celebrates 80th birthday with daring 15,000ft skydive in aid of Air Ambulance NI
Brave Brenda with Katrina Hughes (AANI) Brenda Russell, a brave Ballymena lady, recently took on an adrenaline rushing 15,000ft skydive...


Jan 10
Local opticians focus on eye care for all at Simon Community hub in Ballymena
Caitlin Brennan from Simon Community is pictured with Gerard O’Mullan, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Ballymena at the Trostan Avenue...


Jan 9
Northern Trust recognised at Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards
(L-R), Daphne Law, Palliative Care Service Improvement Support Worker, Edel McCann, Specialist Community Palliative Care Social Worker,...


Jan 9
Kells family enjoys adventure of a lifetime on annual NI Children to Lapland Trust trip
Laura Stewart and daughter Hollie (8) and son Isaac (4) from Kells, Ballymena are of interest. The family recently joined the charity’s...


Jan 9
Influenza vaccination programme extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age
The Department of Health is making influenza vaccination available free of charge to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. This extension...


Jan 8
Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2025!
Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are now open – celebrating the borough’s outstanding sporting...


Jan 8
Minister confirms date for landslide road repair for residents in Glens of Antrim
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd during today’s visit Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd paid a visit to the Glens...


Jan 8
Ballymena farmer to judge at Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025
Ballymena man Andrew Kennedy Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to...


Jan 7
2024 closes with winning Christmas windows celebrated in Causeway Coast and Glens
2024 Cushendall winner McAlister's Hardware The 2024 festive period saw winners of the much-anticipated annual Causeway Coast and Glens...


Jan 7
Stay out of the water: Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water
With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has issued its own...

Jan 6
Sian Mulholland MLA raises concerns over road safety at rural schools during wintry conditions
Inset: North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland Sian Mulholland MLA has written to the Department for Infrastructure to highlight serious...


Jan 4
Health advice during cold spell: Look after yourself and especially vulnerable family members & neighbours
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and...

Jan 4
Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025
Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...


Jan 3
ANB Councillors to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays as...


Jan 3
“Keep warm, keep well”, say Ministers
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons have urged the public to access advice and services that can help them...

Jan 3
Family of Chloe Mitchell raise £7,724 for Women’s Aid ABCLN
Remembering: Chloe Mitchell The family of Chloe Mitchell have raised £7,724 for Women’s Aid ABCLN supporting the charity to help end...

Jan 2
Ring in 2025 with a safer home: Fire prevention tips to begin the New Year
As we enter the high-risk time of year for accidental fires in the home, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging...


Dec 30, 2024
RNLI volunteer of 43 years awarded MBE in King’s New Year Honours List
RNLI Trustee and Redbay Coxswain, Paddy McLaughlin A County Antrim man who has served his community as volunteer with the RNLI for 43...


Dec 30, 2024
Celebrating 50 years of Pat at Loughry!
Pat McTeague BEM celebrating 50 years of work at Loughry Campus, Cookstown. For those who have passed through the gates of Loughry over...


Dec 30, 2024
Sign up to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe from abuse
Friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, who helps deliver Talk PANTS campaign messages to young children in a fun and non-scary way Dear Editor...
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