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Dec 5, 2024
New law to make school uniform costs “affordable for all”
The Education Minister, Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by...


Dec 5, 2024
ANBCouncil agrees latest money raising measure - increasing burial and cremation charges
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase burial and cremation charges. The council’s Operations Committee approved the...


Dec 5, 2024
Production crews roll into Ballymena as filming begins on new TV crime drama series
Production crews have rolled into Ballymena once again as filming gets underway on a brand-new television crime drama series. The...


Dec 5, 2024
Man arrested following arson and spate of burglaries in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have made an arrest in connection with an overnight arson and other related offences. Inspector Hewat said: “On...

Dec 5, 2024
Storm Darragh: Amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has today (Thursday 5th December) issued an amber weather warning of potentially damaging winds associated with Storm...


Dec 4, 2024
Building understanding & accessibility of autism
Autism NI Chief Executive Kerry Boyd & Chief Constable Jon Boutcher launch a series of bespoke training webinars for officers and police...


Dec 4, 2024
Could you be a lifesaver? Larne RNLI is recruiting for a volunteer Lifeboat Medical Adviser
Larne RNLI is looking for a new Lifeboat Medical Adviser to join its volunteer team and to help save lives at sea. The station is...


Dec 4, 2024
The Consumer Council’s festive travel tips
With the countdown on to the festive season, the Consumer Council has issued some tips for those planning on travelling over Christmas. ...

Dec 4, 2024
Merry Christmas Ballymena: Festive Fun and reflection at Ballymena Elim Church
As the festive season approaches, Ballymena Elim Church is set to transform into a hub of holiday cheer and heartwarming experiences with...

Dec 4, 2024
ANB Council set to introduce new charges in car parks and hourly rate increases
Castle Street Car Park, Antrim. Charges are to be introduced at four car parks in Antrim and Newtownabbey in April bringing in additional...


Dec 4, 2024
Light Up The Night: An occasion to remember
James Brown & Sons has hosted the second candlelit service ‘Light Up The Night, An Occasion to Remember’ in St Anne's Cathedral....


Dec 4, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network highlights the gift of community this Christmas
Members of the Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network were delighted to host a Christmas...


Dec 4, 2024
Yellow weather issued for strong and gusty winds across Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued today by the UK Met Office advising that some disruption is possible from strong and gusty...


Dec 3, 2024
Lidl’s Champagne & Rosé make a ‘sparkling’ impression, beating market leaders in taste tests test in the dark
Northern Irish consumers prefer Lidl’s £21.99 bottle of Henry Dubois Brut champagne to the market leading luxury label Moët, which...


Dec 3, 2024
ANB Council agree to reduce number of caddy liners supplied to households as cost cutting measure
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to reduce the number of caddy liners supplied to households in the borough in a bid to...


Dec 3, 2024
Police launch the winter anti-drink and drug drive operation for 2024
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department and Crimestoppers’ Director of Operations Mick Duthie This festive...

Dec 3, 2024
Fire Service reminds community of candle dangers following blaze in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has urged the community to remember to use candles safely, reminding householders to...


Dec 3, 2024
easyJet and easyJet holidays join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower global network
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, easyJet and easyJet holidays announce they are proud to become an official member of...


Dec 3, 2024
Education Minister launches new investment programme to support delivery of NI Curriculum in schools
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced a new Curriculum-Led Capital Investment Programme for schools throughout Northern...


Dec 3, 2024
Politicians welcome wheelchair accessible homes for Ballymoney
Alpha Housing Chief Executive Cameron Watt (L) pictured with DB Building Contracts Limited’s Construction Director Sean Dobbin at the...


Dec 3, 2024
New study reveals how your stress levels are affecting your dog
Recent research reveals your pooch can detect when your stress levels are heightened, and that they subsequently mirror your emotions...


Dec 3, 2024
Bellaghy Bawn to host new writers’ residency following £3.8 million cultural investment
Bellaghy Bawn Bellaghy Bawn is set to become a premier destination for writers following a £3.8million (€4.6million) investment agreement...


Dec 3, 2024
Northern Ireland utility companies join together to keep communities connected this winter
Managing Director of NIE Networks, Derek Hynes; Group Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Energy, Kailash Chada; Chief Executive of NI...

Dec 2, 2024
Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets
A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
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