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Feb 17, 2023
Ballymena mum takes on charity run for fourth year in memory of much-loved Dad
Selina McClure is busy pounding the pavements in preparation for local charity Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke’s (NICHS) Red Dress...


Feb 17, 2023
Broughshane women hands over cheque on third year of support for Air Ambulance NI
Norma Craig has raised a phenomenal £6,700 for the charity Air Ambulance NI, which will potentially help save the lives of 3 individuals...

Feb 16, 2023
Lidl NI introduces big bargain Waste Not Fruit and Veg boxes
Lidl Northern Ireland has introduced the great value Waste Not Fruit and Veg boxes to local stores across the province, and with food...


Feb 16, 2023
Man to appear in Ballymena Magistrates Court on charges relating to stolen goods
A 22 year old man is expected to appear at Ballymena Magistrates Court, on Thursday, 9th March charged with four offences, including...

Feb 16, 2023
MEA Council facing challenging decisions as rates set for 2023/24
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a rise in domestic and non-domestic rates at a special meeting on Monday evening. Households...

Feb 15, 2023
Plans submitted for new child care facility in Ballymena
Plans have been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in recent weeks for a new child care facility in Ballymena. Located on...


Feb 15, 2023
Sirens and solutions: NI Science Festival kicks off with call for action on climate change
As the 2023 NI Science Festival gets underway its organisers have sounded the SIREN on the climate emergency. The annual festival, a...


Feb 14, 2023
Jet2 announce massive expansion for Summer 24 from Belfast International Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced significant expansion at Belfast International Airport for Summer 24, with the launch of two...


Feb 14, 2023
34 new wholetime firefighters graduate from NIFRS
Thirty-four new Wholetime (Full-Time) Firefighters graduated from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) on Friday 10 February...


Feb 14, 2023
NI lowest-earning households left with under £20 per week after bills and living costs
Northern Ireland’s lowest-earning households have seen their discretionary income decrease by 46.7 per cent compared to last year (from...


Feb 13, 2023
Transformation of Council & planned efficiencies enable MEA to mitigate impact of rates
Expansive efficiencies and continued transformation to address the well documented Council challenges has enabled Mid and East Antrim...


Feb 13, 2023
Increased mileage rate set to continue for Health Trust staff in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has confirmed that Health Trust staff will continue to receive an enhanced mileage rate. In June 2022, former...


Feb 13, 2023
Vulnerable person helped by emergency services in early hours in Ballymena
Emergency service crews rushed to the scene of an incident involving a vulnerable person in the early hours of Monday morning, 13th...

Feb 13, 2023
Community pays tribute to ‘a great man’ following sudden passing of local school teacher
Tributes continue to be paid to a much respected local school teacher and keen sportsman who sadly passed away suddenly on Friday,...

Feb 13, 2023
CPR knowledge save lives - McGuigan
North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan is urging people to learn CPR and potentially save a life. Each year over 30,000 people have an...


Feb 13, 2023
Plans announced for state-of-the-art green hydrogen project at Wrightbus Ballymena
Plans have been unveiled for an innovative multi-million pound green hydrogen production facility at the Ballymena headquarters of...

Feb 12, 2023
JILL BAKES | Valentine’s Strawboffee
Show someone special that you love them this Valentine’s Day by making this super yummy strawboffee! Inspired by a 'famous north coast...


Feb 12, 2023
Police warn over romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is urging people to be aware of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day. Chair of the ScamwiseNI...

Feb 12, 2023
‘Ireland’s oldest thatched pub’ delighted to win latest prestigious award
The Crosskeys Inn, Toomebridge, is celebrating after being recognised in the CIE Tours annual Awards of Excellence and winning the...

Feb 12, 2023
Plans rejected for glamping pods in Ballygally
A planning application for four glamping pods on a farm outside Larne has been refused. The application was turned down by Mid and East...
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