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Jan 27
Stress is main cause of staff absence in Northern Trust
Stress is the main cause of absence among staff in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, board members have been told. Speaking at a...

Jan 27
Cllr Alan Barr praises efforts of community and partner agencies working together after Storm Éowyn
Dans Road, Ballymena Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has paid tribute to those who have stepped up over the last few days to...

Jan 27
Ballymena Pizza Parlour founder Don McCamphill sadly passes away
Well-known Daniel (Don) McCamphill, founder of The Pizza Parlour in Ballymena The local founder of Northern Ireland’s first pizza...


Jan 27
Housing Executive mobilises rapid response to Storm Éowyn
In the wake of Storm Éowyn’s devastating impact, the Housing Executive has launched a large-scale response effort, prioritising emergency...


Jan 27
Green Thumb raise £2650 for local Parkinson’s UK group
Keith Fleming of Green Thumb Lawn Service is pictured handing over a cheque for £2625 to Chair of the Ballymena and District Branch,...


Jan 27
NIFRS recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 43 Fire Stations
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on those who want to make a real difference in their community to become...


Jan 27
Funding options available to support Ballymena amid economic challenges
Ian Paisley Chair of The Gallaher Trust says funding options are available to support Ballymena amid the economic challenges. The...


Jan 27
Woman aged in her 80s dies following collision in Co Antrim
Police can confirm that a woman has sadly died following a collision on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey on Monday, January 13. Inspector...


Jan 26
The majority of schools will reopen on Monday: Givan
Education Minister Paul Givan has provided an update on the position of school closures across Northern Ireland. Paul Givan said: “Work...


Jan 26
TV | First Communion
Every year, thousands of seven and eight year-olds across the UK take their First Holy Communion - an important rite of passage in the...

Jan 26
Jill Bakes | Airfryer Honey Chilli Salmon
Super quick and easy to make - this is my favourite fish recipe and one I make regularly when I need something healthy in a hurry! Salmon...


Jan 26
Minister Paul Givan visits Microsoft Dream Space to promote AI in Northern Ireland schools
Minister for Education, Paul Givan joined Amanda Jolliffe, Microsoft Dream Space Lead, Kevin Marshall,Head of Learning and Skills at...


Jan 26
Multi Agency partners continue to deal with aftermath of Storm Éowyn
Multi Agency partners are continuing to deal with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn which caused widespread damage and disruption to critical...


Jan 26
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council update on services - Sunday 26 January 2025
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has this evening confirmed that all facilities will be open as normal tomorrow, Monday 27 January....


Jan 26
Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: For a better future
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly light a candle to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. They are...


Jan 26
Trading Standards issues rogue trader warning after Storm Éowyn
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is issuing a warning to residents to watch out for unscrupulous traders...


Jan 26
Asda Foundation pledges £8,000 to support community groups across NI following Storm Éowyn
Today, The Asda Foundation has announced it has pledged over £8,000 to community hubs and groups across Northern Ireland to help with...


Jan 26
Yellow weather warning for strong winds associated with Storm Herminia
The scene on Craigs Road, Cullybackey following Storm Éowyn on Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as a period of...

Jan 25
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 25 January 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...


Jan 25
North Antrim MP congratulates farmers on protest turnout
Jim Allister MP pictured with local farmers taking part in todays Tractor Rally protest North Antrim MP Jim Allister (TUV) has...


Jan 25
Icy conditions render Co Antrim road impassable with multiple accidents reported
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued a warning to motorists following severe icy conditions on the Whitepark Road between...


Jan 25
Message from the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, would like to thank everyone...


Jan 25
Some schools may need to return to remote learning following Storm Éowyn
One of the many schools damaged by Storm Éowyn (Image: Desmond Loughery) Education Minister Paul Givan has met with the Education...


Jan 25
Man charged with attempted murder in Antrim
Detectives have charged a 53-year-old man with attempted murder following a report of an assault in the Menin Road area of Antrim on...
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