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Jill Bakes at Christmas | Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always a firm favourite in my family and this chocolate orange one is so light and delicious! This will keep for a few days...

Dec 15

WATCH | Festive flash mob brings Christmas cheer to Belfast Grand Central

Passengers waiting for their buses and trains received quite the Christmas surprise at Belfast Grand Central Station this weekend, as...

Dec 15

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...

Dec 15

Find the pawfect Christmas Gift for the dog lover in your life by sponsoring at Dogs Trust Ballymena

Springer Spaniel Zebedee at Dogs Trust Ballymena With Christmas shopping now on the agenda for many, Dogs Trust Ballymena has the perfect...

Dec 14

Pension Credit & Fuel Payment: Advice NI warns of looming deadlines

A Winter Fuel Payment can help people over state retirement age with their heating bills. If eligible, a person could get either £200 or...

Dec 14

Asda pledges £1M to combat loneliness as one in 10 over 60’s expect to be alone this Christmas

It’s called the most wonderful time of the year, – but thousands of over 60s across Northern Ireland are facing a completely Silent Night...

Dec 14

'Superwoman' Reid wins 2024 BBC Sport NI's Unsung Hero award

Inspirational: Rachel Reid, head coach for The Lagan Dragons "This woman is superwoman, she can turn her hand to everything." For Lagan...

Dec 13

Ballymena BID thanks local community for supporting the Digg Deep for Kids Christmas Campaign

The Ballymena BID team were delighted to deliver nearly 300 gifts in support of the Digg Deep for Kids Christmas campaign, helping to bright

Dec 12

Kells breeder comes out on top for Artnagullion: Best Flock in Beltex Competition

Flock Competition judges Alison and Wade McCrabbe are pictured with Libby and Sarah Wilson . The Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club held...

Dec 12

Ballymena Chamber celebrates another great Christmas Social!

Members of Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined with local retailers for a great night together in the Adair Arms Hotel for...

Dec 12

Queen’s graduate creates first of kind resource on pressure ulcer prevention for people with learning disabilities

Aaron Smyth pictured on graduation day at Queen’s, with parents, Brian and Pamela Smyth. Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his...

Dec 12

Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy still missing

Missing person Alastair McIlroy Police in Ballymena are growing increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of missing person, 63-year-old...

Dec 12

Exchanging home for CAFRE this Christmas!

Claire Gowell and Samantha Van Dort enjoy the festive colour in the Horticulture Centre at Greenmount Campus. As part of their studies at...

Dec 12

Jim Allister visits Ballymena Posties to show support in busy run-up to Christmas

North Antrim MP Jim Allister with staff at Royal Mail Delivery Office in Ballymena. Jim Allister MP visited postal workers at Ballymena...

Dec 11

NSPCC NI’s Young Witness Service marks 25 years of supporting children and young people

County Antrim volunteers: Lorna Ferguson, Chloe Hanna, Norma Nixon, Eithne Daly, NSPCC NI trustee, Jenni Boyce NSPCC YWS Partnerships...

Dec 11

Ballymena BID calls on community to help make a difference for teens this Christmas

In a heartwarming move to brighten the festive season for teenagers in need, Ballymena BID has announced its participation as an official...

Dec 11

Antrim GAA stars bid to plant one million trees in Africa

Antrim camogie players Colleen Patterson, Maeve Kelly and Roisin McCormack in Kenya. Close to 40 inter-county GAA stars are just back...

Dec 10

Paediatricians issue advice to parents as part of health service winter plans in NI

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the excellent care being provided by regional paediatric units across Northern Ireland on a...

Dec 9

Councillors agree ticket price hike for Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents

Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase the cost of admission to next year’s Enchanted Winter Garden event for...

Dec 9

Minister announces cross-departmental strategy to deliver 100,000 new homes in Northern Ireland

Minister Gordon Lyons marked the announcement of the Housing Supply Strategy at Stormont with co-signatories Seamus Leheny (Northern...

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