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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...
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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...
2 hours 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...
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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...
3 hours 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...
4 hours 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...
17 hours ago


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...
20 hours ago


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...
21 hours 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. ...
23 hours 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...
23 hours 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...
1 day 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,...
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MEA’s Create Gifts launches new website offering personalised gifts with a social impact
AEL trainees Cody, Stuart and Rachael Larne-based social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has unveiled a new online platform,...
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Lyons confirms increased funding for Ulster-Scots Agency
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an uplift in funding for the Ulster-Scots Agency, secured through a targeted reallocation...
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Police make two arrests after teen stabbed in face
Police have made two arrests following a report of a stabbing in Newcastle on Friday evening, 11th April. Detective Sergeant McCartan ...
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“A very lucky escape” – Driver’s narrow escape after car collides with cow in Co Antrim
A motorist had a remarkable escape last night after a dramatic collision involving a cow on a rural road just outside Ballymoney, the...
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Enjoy a cracking Easter day out with Translink
Passenger May joins Grandson Charlie (4) asTranslink announces details of its dedicated family trains to Portrush on Easter Monday and...
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First shout for RNLI volunteer crew member
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a broken-down Rib this afternoon (11 April), and for one of the volunteer crew, it was a...
2 days ago


Minister welcomes reduction in MOT waiting times
Minister Liz Kimmins during a visit to Lisburn MOT Centre where more than 88,100 vehicle tests and more than 3,300 driving tests were...
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Mid & East Antrim Council confirm introduction of blue bins to replace kerbside boxes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been researching ways to make recycling simpler for householders and to improve recycling rates...
2 days ago
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