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Jun 6, 2023
Carers are left experiencing the pain of no Executive - Swann
(L-R) Craig Harrison, CarersNI; Jack Watt and Maddie Balmer from Ballymena who represent a network of young carer advocates in North...
Jun 5, 2023
The Wave Project brings ‘surf therapy’ tour to Co Antrim
The UK’s leading surf therapy charity The Wave Project and surfing brand Saltrock will be hosting a free talk this week at The Kirk...
Jun 5, 2023
Restoration of Dr James Lawson Drummond’s grave marked with ceremony at Ahoghill Old Graveyard
Councillor Beth Adger was delighted to be invited last week (Friday June 2nd) by Professor Alun Evans, President of the Belfast Natural...
Jun 4, 2023
Internationally-acclaimed hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty conferred with Freedom of the City
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council conferred the Freedom of the City of Lisburn & Castlereagh upon two internationally-acclaimed hymn...
Jun 4, 2023
Co Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive Beach Guide!
Member enjoying launch event at Portrush East Strand A County Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive...
Jun 4, 2023
JILL BAKES | Old School Flakemeal Biscuits
My grandma's trusty recipe and a Northern Irish staple at every church tea or function! Sometimes you can't beat the classics and l'm...
Jun 4, 2023
Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim
Amanda Cotter (District Electoral Area Officer) with members from Ballymena faith groups who attended a Dementia Awareness training...
Jun 3, 2023
Freedom of the City conferred on Dáithí Mac Gabhann
Six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann pictured with Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tina Black at City Hall. All images: Steven...
Jun 3, 2023
Local councillor shares ‘cheeky’ joke ahead big parade in Ballymena
One of the biggest parades locally is set to take place on Saturday evening (3 June) in Ballymena, and local councillor Rodney Quigley...
Jun 2, 2023
Causeway maternity campaigners urge top civil servant to 'engage at all levels'
Causeway campaigners have called upon the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health, Peter May, to “acknowledge the full body of...
Jun 2, 2023
Mid and East Antrim In Bloom community competitions launched
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams with members of Brighter Whitehead and Marlene Gattineau MEA Council Growing Communities Officer. After the...
Jun 2, 2023
Local students’ achievements recognised at UU Business School Class of 2022 Excellence Awards
(L-R) Ballymena local and prize winner Claire-Anne Mills, Head of Department at the University of Ulster, Dr Mary Boyd, Ballymoney local...
Jun 2, 2023
Praxis Care sounds alarms on cuts to services for vulnerable children and adults in NI
Northern Ireland’s largest social care charity, Praxis Care, says proposed Department for Communities budget cuts will place the future...
Jun 2, 2023
Mid Ulster car cruise event in memory of Ryan Speirs
A fundraising event in aid of charity Air Ambulance NI is taking place on 13th August 2023, the first anniversary of a tragic accident...
Jun 1, 2023
Five nominations for Northern Regional College at OCN NI Learner Endeavour Awards 2023
Childcare student Kyla Skelton, from the NRC Ballymena campus. Open College Network NI (OCN NI) has revealed the shortlist for its fifth...
Jun 1, 2023
Swann speaks at launch of new organ donation laws
(L-R) Robin Swann MLA, Daithi and Máirtín MacGabhann, and Jo-Anne Dobson (KidneyCareUK Ambassador) North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA and...
Jun 1, 2023
Local youth drama group raises an outstanding £1,417 for leading alcohol & drug charity ASCERT
Ever Unique Productions Youth Drama Group The Irish premiere of a play inspired by a teenager who lost his life to drugs, motivated a...
May 31, 2023
Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth goes on display in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council joined with the rest of the nation in mourning the passion of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on...
May 31, 2023
'Dáithí’s Law’ to go live tomorrow in Northern Ireland
Dáithí Mac Gabhann From tomorrow, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out...
May 31, 2023
Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO
(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...
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