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New supported living apartments open in Ballymena, bringing hope and independence
Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt cut the ribbon, officially opening the new supported living...
2 hours ago


Police Service launches new sign language video relay service
Pictured at the launch of the new video relay service are Majella McAteer, British Deaf Association NI Manager; Emmanuel Ofori, service...
3 days ago


Ballymena pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry
Claudia and Samuel are pictured here with Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film. Two young people and their teachers from Castle Tower School, a...
Mar 14

TV | Celebrity line-up announced for new ITV entertainment series, The Assembly
ITV has announced the star-studded line-up for major new entertainment series, The Assembly, which will see celebrities being questioned...
Feb 27

King Frankie movie featuring local lass Claudia Beatty set for screening in Ballymena
Audiences in Ballymena can look forward to enjoying a screening of the Celtic Tiger film with a difference ‘King Frankie’ as part of Film...
Feb 21


New Changing Places facility opened at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus
The play park at Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus A new Changing Places facility at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus has now...
Feb 17


Housing Executive signs up to JAM Card initiative
Maeve Monaghan, Chief Executive of NOW Group, joined the Housing Executive’s Director of Corporate Services, David Moore, to launch the...
Feb 9


Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...
Feb 9


Building understanding & accessibility of autism
Autism NI Chief Executive Kerry Boyd & Chief Constable Jon Boutcher launch a series of bespoke training webinars for officers and police...
Dec 4, 2024


easyJet and easyJet holidays join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower global network
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, easyJet and easyJet holidays announce they are proud to become an official member of...
Dec 3, 2024


Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...
Nov 17, 2024


Exciting opportunities for service users as Northern Trust joins DoE’s Award/Joint Award Initiative
Representatives of The Duke of Edinburgh Award/Joint Award Initiative pictured at Rathmoyle Resource Centre in Ballycastle with staff...
Nov 10, 2024

Ballymena teen chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador
Seventeen-year-old Alex Steede A young man from Ballymena in County Antrim wants to raise awareness about hidden disabilities through his...
Oct 30, 2024


Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children In Need
Sophie (9) from Ballymena with presenter Margherita Taylor Nine-year-old Sophie Thompson from Ballymena partnered with presenter...
Oct 29, 2024

Belfast City Airport’s ‘Autism in the Air’ initiative takes flight
In the cockpit… staff of Emerald Airlines Belfast City Airport has hosted a special ‘Autism in the Air’ event, offering 17 children with...
Oct 22, 2024

Young Ballymena movie star attends red carpet preview of King Frankie
Ballymena teen Claudia Betty proudly walked the red carpet in Dublin recently as she attended a special preview screening of King Frankie...
Oct 22, 2024

Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Kathryn Davidson, founder of Sensory Kids, with daughter Sophie Eight-year old Sophie from Ballymena will partner with presenter...
Oct 9, 2024


Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 3, 2024


Local charity submits plans for retreat in Ballymena’s Ecos Nature Park
Design image of Love Hope and Faith charity‘s proposed new retreat for children with disabilities. Images: DMC Visuals A planning...
Oct 1, 2024


MEA lead the way with inclusive start-up entrepreneurship event
Back Row L-R: Laura Murphy-Sloan Adapt NI, Rhonda Lynn MEABC, Julie Bonar Make the Call, Norman Sterritt NIUSE, James McCann Advice NI,...
Sep 22, 2024
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