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Dec 15, 2024
Jill Bakes at Christmas | Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Cheesecake is always a firm favourite in my family and this chocolate orange one is so light and delicious! This will keep for a few days...

Dec 15, 2024
WATCH | Festive flash mob brings Christmas cheer to Belfast Grand Central
Passengers waiting for their buses and trains received quite the Christmas surprise at Belfast Grand Central Station this weekend, as...

Dec 15, 2024
The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...


Dec 15, 2024
Find the pawfect Christmas Gift for the dog lover in your life by sponsoring at Dogs Trust Ballymena
Springer Spaniel Zebedee at Dogs Trust Ballymena With Christmas shopping now on the agenda for many, Dogs Trust Ballymena has the perfect...

Dec 14, 2024
Pension Credit & Fuel Payment: Advice NI warns of looming deadlines
A Winter Fuel Payment can help people over state retirement age with their heating bills. If eligible, a person could get either £200 or...


Dec 14, 2024
Asda pledges £1M to combat loneliness as one in 10 over 60’s expect to be alone this Christmas
It’s called the most wonderful time of the year, – but thousands of over 60s across Northern Ireland are facing a completely Silent Night...


Dec 14, 2024
'Superwoman' Reid wins 2024 BBC Sport NI's Unsung Hero award
Inspirational: Rachel Reid, head coach for The Lagan Dragons "This woman is superwoman, she can turn her hand to everything." For Lagan...

Dec 13, 2024
Capture Christmas in town this weekend with the Ballymena Christmas Roadshow!
The streets of Ballymena town centre are set to glow with festive cheer as the Ballymena Christmas Roadshow kicks off tomorrow, Saturday...


Dec 13, 2024
Ballymena BID thanks local community for supporting the Digg Deep for Kids Christmas Campaign
The Ballymena BID team were delighted to deliver nearly 300 gifts in support of the Digg Deep for Kids Christmas campaign, helping to bright


Dec 12, 2024
Kells breeder comes out on top for Artnagullion: Best Flock in Beltex Competition
Flock Competition judges Alison and Wade McCrabbe are pictured with Libby and Sarah Wilson . The Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club held...


Dec 12, 2024
Ballymena Chamber celebrates another great Christmas Social!
Members of Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined with local retailers for a great night together in the Adair Arms Hotel for...


Dec 12, 2024
Queen’s graduate creates first of kind resource on pressure ulcer prevention for people with learning disabilities
Aaron Smyth pictured on graduation day at Queen’s, with parents, Brian and Pamela Smyth. Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his...

Dec 12, 2024
Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy still missing
Missing person Alastair McIlroy Police in Ballymena are growing increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of missing person, 63-year-old...


Dec 12, 2024
Exchanging home for CAFRE this Christmas!
Claire Gowell and Samantha Van Dort enjoy the festive colour in the Horticulture Centre at Greenmount Campus. As part of their studies at...


Dec 12, 2024
Jim Allister visits Ballymena Posties to show support in busy run-up to Christmas
North Antrim MP Jim Allister with staff at Royal Mail Delivery Office in Ballymena. Jim Allister MP visited postal workers at Ballymena...


Dec 11, 2024
NSPCC NI’s Young Witness Service marks 25 years of supporting children and young people
County Antrim volunteers: Lorna Ferguson, Chloe Hanna, Norma Nixon, Eithne Daly, NSPCC NI trustee, Jenni Boyce NSPCC YWS Partnerships...

Dec 11, 2024
Ballymena BID calls on community to help make a difference for teens this Christmas
In a heartwarming move to brighten the festive season for teenagers in need, Ballymena BID has announced its participation as an official...


Dec 11, 2024
Antrim GAA stars bid to plant one million trees in Africa
Antrim camogie players Colleen Patterson, Maeve Kelly and Roisin McCormack in Kenya. Close to 40 inter-county GAA stars are just back...


Dec 9, 2024
Councillors agree ticket price hike for Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase the cost of admission to next year’s Enchanted Winter Garden event for...


Dec 9, 2024
Minister announces cross-departmental strategy to deliver 100,000 new homes in Northern Ireland
Minister Gordon Lyons marked the announcement of the Housing Supply Strategy at Stormont with co-signatories Seamus Leheny (Northern...
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