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Feb 6
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council strikes District Rate for 2025/26 financial year
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has struck its new District Rate for April 2025 – March 2026 at 3.65%. The figure, was agreed by...


Feb 6
Museum Ink: Your chance to get a tattoo of your favourite Ulster Museum artefacts
Alex Johnston from Skullduggery Tatu at the Ulster Museum It’s not every day you get to leave a museum with a piece of art, but that’s...


Feb 6
Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...


Feb 6
Two people arrested after man approaches two houses armed with hatchet in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man following a report of an altercation in the Castle Gardens area of Ballymena on Thursday 6th February. It was...


Feb 6
Council rejects scrapping of Ballycastle car parking charges
A motion to halt car parking charges in Ballycastle has been rejected by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council members. At last...

Feb 6
Campaigners vow to keep fighting for Max as council refuse to make assessment reports public
Campaigners pictured outside Lagan Valley Island where a meeting of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council was taking place Campaigners for...


Feb 6
O’Dowd allocates over £17million for Storm Éowyn support
Finance Minister John O’Dowd The Executive today agreed funding allocations of £19.4 million with £17.4 million being provided to help...


Feb 6
Notes of kindness: Fairhill Centre welcomes Rock Choirs to raise sounds and pounds for Castle Tower
Members of the Rock Choirs from Ballymena, Ballymoney and Jordanstown pictured during a special fundraising performance in the Fairhill...


Feb 6
Communities Minister showcases Department’s work for NIO Minister Anderson
L-R: Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons and NIO Minister Fleur Anderson visit the Moravian Church in Gracehill, hosted by Bishop Sarah...

Feb 6
Landmark study reveals widespread impact of childhood trauma in Northern Ireland
“For the first time, the true extent of childhood trauma and its impact on all people in Northern Ireland has been documented and...


Feb 6
‘Music to their ears’ for Queen’s students to receive scholarships from Van Morrison
(L-R) Dr Van Morrison, and Queen’s University Belfast President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer. World renowned artist Van...


Feb 5
ANB Councillor seeks new van waste charge
Antrim and Newtownabbey Independent Councillor Stafford Ward has called on the council to introduce a charge for vans bringing rubbish...


Feb 5
Fate of suspect Pit Bull puppy Max to be decided in courts following different assessment opinions
The fate of a Dundonald dog on death row is set to be decided in the courts. The legal move comes as campaigners for ‘Max’ the suspect...


Feb 5
Communities Minister warns of Causeway Coast & Glens becoming the second home “Wild West”
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough could become the “Wild West” for second homes without Governmental regulation, the Department for...


Feb 5
“Not considered to be a sport” - MEA Council refuse planning for seafront storage for local rowing club
An east Antrim rowing club that brought home two titles from All-Ireland competitions last year has had planning permission for seafront...


Feb 5
Long launches free legal support service for child victims of serious sexual offences
L-R: Victim Support NI deputy CEO Nichola Greene, Justice Minister Naomi Long, CSOLA Emma-Rose Duffy Children can now avail of an...


Feb 5
Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...


Feb 5
Belfast Brunch Co. brings the ultimate party for a purpose to Ballymena!
Blasé and Jon Boi from Belfast Brunch Co., with Julie Martin, NI Hospice’s Community Outreach Fundraiser pictured at Tullyglass House...


Feb 5
Utility Regulator commences review of gas prices in Northern Ireland
The Utility Regulator today has announced it has commenced a formal review of the regulated gas tariffs for SSE Airtricity Gas Supply (in...

Feb 4
Detectives arrest 15-year-old boy in connection with house blaze
Detectives have this evening, Tuesday 4th February, made a second arrest following a serious fire at a house in the Cunninghams Lane area...


Feb 4
RUAS banking on another successful Balmoral Show in 2025!
Counting down to the 2025 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Rhonda Geary, Group Operations Director, RUAS, with Cormac...

Feb 4
From ‘Human Dog Beds’ to Silky Pyjamas Lidl stores have the perfect gift this Valentines!
Looking to spoil the love of your life, celebrate ‘palentines’ with your best mate or show a ‘Lidl’ love to your beloved pet there is...


Feb 4
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts celebrate total raised for Charity Air Ambulance NI
Craig’s Tractor Enthusiasts Club Founder Robert McCaughey (center) & club members pictured with Oonagh Chesney, Air Ambulance NI...


Feb 4
World Cancer Day: be aware of the signs and symptoms
Tmidst in this World Cancer Day (Tuesday 4 February), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies...
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