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Feb 24, 2023
More than 2,000 Ukrainians supported locally in Northern Ireland
More than 2,000 Ukrainian nationals have been offered support in NI in the year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, latest figures from the
Feb 23, 2023
Housing Executive calls for legislation to prevent homelessness
Housing Executive Chief Executive, Grainia Long, has called for a strategic shift towards prevention of homelessness across Northern...
Feb 23, 2023
Registrations now open for March’s ‘Mane’ Event - the Belfast Zoo 5k Run
On Sunday 26th March, the Monkstown Spartans are inviting those who are brave enough to take part in a unique 5k experience with some...
Feb 22, 2023
Three sweet Frenchies looking for their forever homes
Dogs Trust Ballymena are on the search for loving forever homes for Storm, Alva and Gatsby, three sweet French Bulldogs who are ready for...
Feb 22, 2023
Plans to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved proposals to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Antrim. To mark the...
Feb 22, 2023
Success for NI WorldSkills participants celebrated
Northern Ireland vocational skills students have once again showcased their abilities on the national and global stage. Five local...
Feb 21, 2023
McGuigan calls for fair pay for teachers after attending picket line in Ballymena
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has called for a fair pay settlement for teachers in Northern Ireland. Members of teaching...
Feb 20, 2023
NI Ambulance Service issues advice as staff set to start 24 hour strike action
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) staff in Northern Ireland will commence strike action beginning tomorrow, Tuesday 21 February...
Feb 20, 2023
ANBCouncil unveils exciting plans for Coronation Garden ‘fit for a King’ in Co Antrim
Plans for an exquisite Coronation Garden, designed by Diarmuid Gavin to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, have...
Feb 20, 2023
First look trailer revealed for Marlowe - Liam Neeson’s 100th film
Sky has today revealed the official trailer for gripping noir crime thriller, Marlowe, a new Sky Original film starring Liam Neeson in...
Feb 20, 2023
£97k Levelling up funding secured to improve green spaces across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Council has been awarded £96,732 from the UK Government to deliver enhancements in five parks across the borough over...
Feb 19, 2023
Future Schools: Supporting sustainable primary school provision across Northern Ireland
The Education Authority’s latest Strategic Area Plan suggests more than 40% of rural primary schools in Northern Ireland could...
Feb 19, 2023
Young Ballymena baker turns passion for cakes and coffee into successful local café
A Ballymena baker has turned her passion for cakes and coffees into a thriving local café, The Ticket Bakehouse in Cullybackey, thanks to...
Feb 19, 2023
JILL BAKES | The Ultimate Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
These are super easy to make - you don’t even need scales so they’re perfect to make with kids or just to make life easy! Seriously...
Feb 19, 2023
Home Starter Packs help transition from homelessness
People moving to new accommodation following a period of homelessness are benefitting from a ‘Home Starter Pack’ scheme which provides...
Feb 19, 2023
MEA | Refurbishment works commence at play park in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that work has begun on the refurbishment of Ferris Park Play Park in Larne....
Feb 18, 2023
PSNI launch partnership with RNIB Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Northern Ireland...
Feb 18, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Feb 18, 2023
Exhibition, bus tour, roadshow and more as Mid & East Antrim marks Democracy Week 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have a number of initiatives planned to mark Democracy Week 2023. Celebrating democratic heritage and...
Feb 17, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council celebrates NI Apprenticeship Week!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has celebrated Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week with a week-long programme of interactive and...
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