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NEWS
May 1, 2023
ANBCouncil approve motion after “widespread concerns” on accessing GP services
Concern over accessing GP services and the need for more general practitioners was highlighted in a motion approved at a meeting of...
May 1, 2023
Department for Communities welcomes new Concussion Guidelines for grassroots sport in NI
Department for Communities has endorsed new UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport aimed at protecting the wellbeing of young...
Apr 30, 2023
TV | LIVING OFF GRID… the new series looking at homes with a twist in NI
People from Northern Ireland who embrace a different way of living is the focus of two special programmes coming to UTV, starting this...
Apr 30, 2023
Intrepid quartet complete Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition on Causeway Coast
Four young people from the Ballymena area recently completed their Qualifying Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition from Binevenagh to...
Apr 28, 2023
“Thank you” to staff who helped when local man suffered cardiac arrest in Ballymena
A local woman has paid tribute to staff in Sainsbury's who rushed to help when her father took seriously ill at the Ballymena store last...
Apr 27, 2023
Ahoghill man Wallace Elder crowned Coronation Champion
Ahoghill man Wallace Elder hard at work in the village. Ahoghill man Wallace Elder has been crowned as one of the United Kingdom's 500...
Apr 26, 2023
Celebrating Margaret’s 59-year nursing career
Margaret McKinnell with her framed letter of commendation from the Chief Nursing Officer in Northern Ireland in recognition of her...
Apr 26, 2023
The Gallaher Trust calls for applications for funding
The Gallaher Trust is calling on social enterprises, charities, and not-for-profit organisations who can make a positive impact to those...
Apr 26, 2023
Glenravel camogie team scores funding from Power NI
Pictured (L-R) with some of the trophies recently won by Glenravel GAC is Oonagh Ward, Power NI employee and club member, Oliver Howie of...
Apr 26, 2023
Local students receive Young Enterprise Northeast Company of the Year Award
Young Enterprise Northeast Company of the Year 2023, Sew Sanitary, and representatives from Cambridge House Grammar School (including...
Apr 25, 2023
Up and coming artist to host debut exhibition in Ballymena
Local up and coming artist Shana Simpson, who goes by the name Ariel Art, is hosting her first solo exhibition this week in Ballymena....
Apr 25, 2023
‘Diamond in the Rough’ exhibition opens showcasing work by local artist Carly Wright
Ballymena artist Carly Wright is presenting an exciting new exhibition at Mid-Antrim Museum in the Braid, Ballymena. Carly from Ballymena...
Apr 24, 2023
Dr Richard Bill thanks patients as he retires after 30 years working for the NHS
After 30 years working in the NHS, Dr Richard Bill, lead GP at Kells and Connor Medical Practice has sent a letter to his staff and...
Apr 24, 2023
Get your seatbelts fastened as Air Ambulance NI launches Supercar Extravaganza Weekend!
Local charity Air Ambulance NI has teamed up with Northern Ireland’s largest car retailer Charles Hurst, part of Lookers PLC, to launch a...
Apr 24, 2023
‘More needs to be done to support older victims of crime’ says Commissioner
The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch, has published a further report examining the poor experiences of...
Apr 22, 2023
ANBCouncil backs horticulture therapy initiative for veterans
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have backed an initiative to provide horticulture therapy for veterans. A scheme funded by the Armed...
Apr 21, 2023
Newly released videos and resources aim to help young people during their grief journey
Young people come together at the launch of The Teenage Youth Bereavement Project. As four young people experience the death of a parent...
Apr 20, 2023
Be vigilant to help prevent wildfires this summer - NIFRS
As warmer weather approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling for the public to be vigilant to help prevent...
Apr 19, 2023
“People power and common sense has won the day” - Paisley on Kells & Connor GP decision
North Antrim DUP MP Ian Paisley says “people power and common sense has won the day” as he reflected on the announcement by the...
Apr 18, 2023
Get ready to delve into Royal history as the Coronation is celebrated across the Borough!
As the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort fast approaches, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
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