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Jan 14
Ballymena Nursery School celebrates becoming an Integrated school!
Ballymena Nursery School celebrates receiving news that their school has been approved to transform to become an Integrated nursery...
Jan 13
Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 12
YouthAction NI marks 80th year with launch of first winter appeal to support vulnerable young people
Members of YouthAction NI’s Rainbow School of Performing Arts with Youth Worker Ryan Shaw and Sarah Montgomery, Corporate Affairs &...
Jan 12
BEAT the blues this Wellbeing Monday!
January can be a tough time, but Radius, Choice and Triangle Housing associations in partnership with Turning Point NI are hoping to help...
Jan 10
Therapeutic Photography Group’s exhibition goes on display at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Members of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Therapeutic Photography Group pictured with representatives from the National...
Jan 10
Ballymena woman celebrates 80th birthday with daring 15,000ft skydive in aid of Air Ambulance NI
Brave Brenda with Katrina Hughes (AANI) Brenda Russell, a brave Ballymena lady, recently took on an adrenaline rushing 15,000ft skydive...
Jan 10
Local opticians focus on eye care for all at Simon Community hub in Ballymena
Caitlin Brennan from Simon Community is pictured with Gerard O’Mullan, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Ballymena at the Trostan Avenue...
Jan 9
Influenza vaccination programme extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age
The Department of Health is making influenza vaccination available free of charge to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. This extension...
Jan 8
Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2025!
Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are now open – celebrating the borough’s outstanding sporting...
Jan 8
Minister confirms date for landslide road repair for residents in Glens of Antrim
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd during today’s visit Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd paid a visit to the Glens...
Jan 8
Ballymena farmer to judge at Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025
Ballymena man Andrew Kennedy Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to...
Jan 8
North Antrim MP honours election pledge with second office fully operational
North Antrim MP Jim Allister With a full staff complement now in place Jim Allister’s Ballymena office is now fully operational, adding...
Jan 7
2024 closes with winning Christmas windows celebrated in Causeway Coast and Glens
2024 Cushendall winner McAlister's Hardware The 2024 festive period saw winners of the much-anticipated annual Causeway Coast and Glens...
Jan 7
Stay out of the water: Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water
With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has issued its own...
Jan 6
Sian Mulholland MLA raises concerns over road safety at rural schools during wintry conditions
Inset: North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland Sian Mulholland MLA has written to the Department for Infrastructure to highlight serious...
Jan 4
Health advice during cold spell: Look after yourself and especially vulnerable family members & neighbours
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and...
Jan 4
Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025
Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...
Jan 3
ANB Councillors to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays as...
Jan 3
“Keep warm, keep well”, say Ministers
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons have urged the public to access advice and services that can help them...
Jan 3
Family of Chloe Mitchell raise £7,724 for Women’s Aid ABCLN
Remembering: Chloe Mitchell The family of Chloe Mitchell have raised £7,724 for Women’s Aid ABCLN supporting the charity to help end...
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