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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...
2 days ago


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 days 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...
3 days 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...
3 days 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...
3 days 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...
3 days 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. ...
3 days 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...
3 days 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...
3 days 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,...
3 days ago


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,...
3 days ago

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 12 April 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
3 days ago

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...
4 days ago


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 ...
4 days ago


“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...
4 days ago


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...
4 days ago


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...
4 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...
4 days ago


Deputy Mayor hosts reception for All Saints GAC, Ballymena, helping mark their 50th anniversary
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness , hosted a reception for All Saints GAC, Ballymena, in the Braid...
4 days ago


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...
4 days ago

The future is black, brown, blue! Mid & East Antrim Council decide to say ‘goodbye’ to kerbie boxes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reportedly made a significant decision behind closed doors during its monthly meeting on...
4 days ago


Grand reopening of Dobbies Antrim garden centre officially relaunches flagship store with BEST EVER deals
Dobbies General Manager, Ken Ferguson, and Operations Manager, Jenny Campbell, with The Junction Centre Director, Chris Flynn, at...
4 days ago

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
5 days ago

Mid & East Antrim Council to consult on providing public access to Jointure Bay
Aerial view of Jointure Bay, County Antrim Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to consult with local residents over access to Jointure...
5 days ago
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