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8 hours ago
Minister Muir urges vigilance following Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, is calling on livestock owners in Northern Ireland to remain...

8 hours ago
Police confirm 35-year-old man has died following road traffic collision
35-year-old Alex Connor Police can confirm that 35-year-old Alex Connor has died following a road traffic collision on the Upper Gransha...


13 hours ago
Police were called 1,228 times about domestic abuse over festive period
Figures from The Police Service of Northern Ireland show that a total of 1,228 calls for help in relation to domestic abuse incidents...

14 hours ago
National Obesity Week: How to make the most of your goals this year
This National Obesity Week (10 – 16 January), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting ways you can set realistic targets to help...


1 day ago
NI council rejects USPCA’s bid for third party assessment to save puppy Max
Lisburn and Castlereagh Council believe is Max is a banned breed A suspected pitbull dog’s fate is in the hands of Lisburn and...


1 day ago
Man charged with attempted murder after off-duty police officer injured in Co Antrim
Detectives investigating a shooting incident in the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey on Monday evening, 6th January, have charged a man...


1 day ago
Man arrested in Toome on suspicion of online child sex offences
Detectives in South West CID have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of a number of online child sex offences. The suspect, who...


1 day ago
Two arrested after drugs and cash seized in Mid Ulster
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit, supported by Tactical Support Group colleagues, made two...


2 days ago
Therapeutic Photography Group’s exhibition goes on display at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Members of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Therapeutic Photography Group pictured with representatives from the National...


2 days ago
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...

2 days ago
Plans approved for main stand at Inver - a ‘crucial final element of the club's ongoing refurbishment’
CGI of replacement stand from pitch level An amended application for replacement of the main stand at Larne Football Club was approved at...


2 days ago
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...


2 days ago
Farmers reminded to check all water supplies for leaks or bursts to avoid excessive water bills
With a thaw forecast for tomorrow, NI Water is calling on farmers to help check water supplies for leaks and bursts this weekend. NI...


2 days ago
NI Executive issues statement on winter pressures facing health service
The Northern Ireland Executive issued a statement today, Thursday 9th January, addressing the winter pressures currently facing the...


2 days ago
Minister O’Dowd thanks winter service staff
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd with gritter drivers Neil Norrie and Stuart Tate. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has thanked...


2 days ago
Allister voices opposition to offshore wind farms in North Antrim
In a pointed critique during Wednesday's session in the House of Commons, North Antrim MP Jim Allister expressed strong reservations...


2 days ago
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,...


2 days ago
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...


3 days ago
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...


3 days ago
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...
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