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Feb 27, 2023
New volunteers needed to join RNLI’s fundraising crew to help save lives at sea
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew in County Antrim. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the...


Feb 27, 2023
Belfast Harbour to welcome 170 cruise calls in 2023
As the cruise industry in Northern Ireland continues to provide a welcome boost to the economy, the number of ships expected this season...


Feb 27, 2023
Ulster Bank to return as principal sponsor for 2023 Balmoral Show
With less than 11 weeks to go until the 154th Balmoral Show gets underway, Ulster Bank has announced it will once again back Northern...


Feb 27, 2023
Roads Service maintenance workers in Unite Union commence one week strike action
Road Workers demand productivity payment be integrated into payscales to remove potential mechanism for pay victimization. More than two...


Feb 26, 2023
Join Women’s Aid ABCLN for the Europa Abseil Challenge!
Local charity Women’s Aid ABCLN is calling all adventure seekers to take part in the Europa Abseil Challenge this Spring. Women’s Aid...

Feb 26, 2023
JILL BAKES | Easy Chicken Pasta Bake
A perfect family favourite meal! Budget-friendly, tasty and mostly made with things you’ll already find in your cupboards. The yummy...


Feb 26, 2023
Department for Infrastructure warns roads users ahead of staff taking industrial action
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has urged road users to be extra careful and to be prepared for potential delays in the event of...

Feb 26, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....


Feb 25, 2023
Kick off for McDonald’s Fun Football Centres across Northern Ireland
McDonald’s has launched its 2023 programme of Fun Football Centres across Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Irish Football...

Feb 25, 2023
Ballymena girl rows onto the world stage in Toronto
Qualifying within the top 10 females in the world put a smile on young Ballymena local Charlotte Dixon back in November. Now, it’s time...


Feb 25, 2023
Dangerous jet ski use will result in prosecution this summer season
Dangerous jet ski use along the coast this summer will result in prosecution after the introduction of new legislation ahead of the...


Feb 24, 2023
Disruption expected on train lines with engineering works planned over next two weekends
Due to engineering works on the Derry ~ Londonderry and Larne train lines on Sunday 26th February and Sunday 5th March, bus substitutions...

Feb 24, 2023
Meeting hears of text service and other initiatives to help older people avoid scams in MEA
A text service is being used to raise awareness of scams to older people in Mid and East Antrim. The service is being made available by...

Feb 24, 2023
Police officer dragged on ground as car stolen in Cullybackey apprehended in Belfast
Police have arrested two men in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast in connection to a report of a stolen vehicle. A blue Saab was...


Feb 24, 2023
Housing Executive funding helps Cullybackey tackle isolation
Cullybackey’s older residents are learning new skills and forming friendships at a club designed to reduce the effects of isolation,...


Feb 24, 2023
More than 2,000 Ukrainians supported locally in Northern Ireland
More than 2,000 Ukrainian nationals have been offered support in NI in the year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, latest figures from the

Feb 23, 2023
Registrations now open for March’s ‘Mane’ Event - the Belfast Zoo 5k Run
On Sunday 26th March, the Monkstown Spartans are inviting those who are brave enough to take part in a unique 5k experience with some...


Feb 22, 2023
Stephens Catering Equipment clinches Silver at a Innovation Awards
Stephen’s Catering Equipment, Ireland’s largest and longest established catering and food service equipment company, based in Ballymena,...

Feb 22, 2023
Three sweet Frenchies looking for their forever homes
Dogs Trust Ballymena are on the search for loving forever homes for Storm, Alva and Gatsby, three sweet French Bulldogs who are ready for...


Feb 22, 2023
O'Lynn pays tribute to colleagues, staff and constituents as she announces resignation
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O’Lynn has announced she will be stepping down from the role next month. Ms O’Lynn will resign as an...
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