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Police Service of Northern Ireland launches Operation Season’s Greetings for 2024
(L-R) Ian Campbell, Translink Director of Service Operations, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray and Glyn Roberts Retail NI Chief...
Nov 26, 2024

Fourteen new homes proposed opposite Craigyhill bonfire site in Co Antrim
Site location plan and context of proposed new social housing in Larne’s Craigyhill estate. A planning application has been submitted to...
Nov 25, 2024

Community calls for answers from Northern Trust on planned changes to surgical services
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has been “left in no doubt that the community of Causeway Coast and Glens are against the...
Nov 25, 2024


Ballymena Army Cadets embark on educational journey to Gdańsk
In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...
Nov 25, 2024


Man set to appear in court charged with manslaughter of Tony Miskimmon in Antrim
Victim 74-year-old Tony Miskimmon A 21-year-old man, is due to appear before Antrim Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 26 November, charged...
Nov 25, 2024


Council 'scoping exercise' will examine potential for new office accommodation in Ballymena
Cash-strapped Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is considering building new offices in Ballymena despite the recent financial pressure...
Nov 25, 2024


A Life-Saving Investment: Defibrillators to be provided to all schools in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured with Fearghal McKinney, Head of the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, and members of...
Nov 25, 2024


Non-wholemeal flour to be fortified with folic acid
The Department of Health has introduced legislation that will see folic acid added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland in order to...
Nov 25, 2024


Police hand over cheque to NI Children’s Hospice from cash seized from drug dealer
Police in Ballymena handed over a cheque for £1,735 to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice last week, following a successful court...
Nov 25, 2024


Ballymena BID’s ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Programme’ a Huge Success
Pictured are the delegates of the Leaders of Tomorrow programme alongside Emma McCrea (left) and Clare Moore (far right) and (front row)...
Nov 25, 2024


Northern Ireland sees significant growth for Green Jobs in 2024
The hydrogen powered bus - built in Ballymena by Wrightbus - the UK leader in zero-emission public transport. Northern Ireland has seen...
Nov 25, 2024


Co Antrim firm does the double, completing two major Premier League stadium projects
Mallusk-headquartered Brett Martin has completed new projects with two of the English Premier League’s most prestigious football clubs. ...
Nov 25, 2024

Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘G’ is for Guinness Chocolate Cake
The delicious Guinness Chocolate Cake is the perfect weekend bake! This is one of my all-time favourite cakes, it’s so rich, moist and...
Nov 24, 2024


Celebrate thegither: Ulster-Scots Leid Week 2024
Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...
Nov 24, 2024


Justice Minister launches consultation on decriminalisation of rough sleeping and begging in NI
The public is being asked for its views on proposals to decriminalise rough sleeping and begging. Justice Minister Naomi Long has...
Nov 24, 2024


Larne Registration office and reception moves to new home in Larne Market Yard
Larne’s Registration office and reception are moving from Smiley Building to Larne Market Yard (Station Road, Larne) on 9 December 2024....
Nov 24, 2024

Public urged to be vigilant as lethal 'Poisonous Parsnip’ washes up on Co Antrim beach
Images: Katie Burnside Dog walkers and families with young children are being urged to be vigilant after what is believed to be deadly...
Nov 24, 2024


Buy safe, be safe: Avoid E-bike and E-scooter fires
The Environmental Health Section at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are issuing an important warning to people who are purchasing...
Nov 24, 2024


Nominations now open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager The nomination window for the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards is now open,...
Nov 24, 2024


Rory Gallagher statue to be erected finally at Ulster Hall
Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher is finally to be erected at Belfast’s...
Nov 24, 2024

Samaritans in NI celebrates volunteers answering calls of hope during the festive period
Local Samaritans volunteer, Norah from Ballymena This winter, Samaritans in Northern Ireland are shining a light on the incredible...
Nov 24, 2024

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 23 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Nov 23, 2024


Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour set to return to Belfast with a new venue
The iconic holidays are coming back to Belfast this December as the much-anticipated Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck Tour rolls into town at a...
Nov 23, 2024


Police appeal for information after man seriously assaulted in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information following the report of a serious assault on the Old Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, on the morning of...
Nov 23, 2024
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