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1 hour ago
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...


9 hours ago
Belfast gears up for extended citywide St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, and Rachel Lindsay from Circusful join local musicians and representatives from Belfast...


1 day ago
Ulster Farmers Union Co Antrim dinner raises over £6,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association NI
Stephen Thompson, Chairman of the Northern Ireland Board of the Motor Neurone Disease Association accepts a cheque from, Hilary Maybin,...


2 days ago
Farm Sustainability Transition Payment - how to find out more
The Farm Sustainability Transition Payment (FSTP), part of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme, will replace the current Basic Payment...


2 days ago
Announced: The 48th Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with DAERA, has announced the 48th annual Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival, set to...


4 days ago
NI could have its own Hogmanay as Belfast City Council look at hosting New Year’s Eve celebration
Northern Ireland could be having its very own Hogmanay as City Hall officials are to look at providing New Year’s Eve celebrations in...

6 days ago
ANB Council approves £30,000 programme to celebrate VE Day 80 in Co Antrim
Antrim Castle Gardens. Image: Whileonourtravels Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors approved a £30,000 programme of events to mark the...

6 days ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 15 February 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...


6 days ago
Employment opportunities in agriculture showcased at CAFRE Greenmount in Antrim
Alltech – Aislinn Campbell and Adam Smyth (BSc Agricultural Technology graduates), Amie Peers, Alltech with Level 3 Advanced Technical...


Feb 14
Translink encourages passengers to join them on a Novel Journey!
Pictured L-R are Libraries NI’s Julie Reid, David Torrans from No Alibis and Translink’s David Cowan launching the 2025 Novel Journeys...


Feb 12
Northern Regional College showcases career-boosting higher level apprenticeships at Ballymena event
Maire McToal and Kieran McToal pictured with Laura Ferris from AG Paving & Buildings Products Ltd. As part of NI Apprenticeship Week,...

Feb 12
Calling all rafters! Portrush Raft Race is GO!!
The planning for Portrush Raft Race 2025 is ‘GO’ - and the excitement is real for Raft Race 2025. Once again Portrush Yacht Club (PYC)...


Feb 10
Dementia-friendly singing group, The Forget-Me-Notes shine in heart-warming showcase
Members from The Forget-Me-Notes Dementia singing group performing at The Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, County...

Feb 9
Ballymena Squash Club celebrates first anniversary with Ulster Squash Open!
Special guest Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Ballymena Squash Club committee members Mark McKane, Hugo Carlin...

Feb 9
Understanding horse behavior: CAFRE Campus leads the way
CAFRE Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care student Meghan Bunnett pictured with her own horse ‘Koby’ whom she keeps in student...

Feb 8
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 8 February 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...


Feb 6
Museum Ink: Your chance to get a tattoo of your favourite Ulster Museum artefacts
Alex Johnston from Skullduggery Tatu at the Ulster Museum It’s not every day you get to leave a museum with a piece of art, but that’s...


Feb 6
‘Music to their ears’ for Queen’s students to receive scholarships from Van Morrison
(L-R) Dr Van Morrison, and Queen’s University Belfast President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer. World renowned artist Van...


Feb 5
Belfast Brunch Co. brings the ultimate party for a purpose to Ballymena!
Blasé and Jon Boi from Belfast Brunch Co., with Julie Martin, NI Hospice’s Community Outreach Fundraiser pictured at Tullyglass House...


Feb 4
RUAS banking on another successful Balmoral Show in 2025!
Counting down to the 2025 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Rhonda Geary, Group Operations Director, RUAS, with Cormac...
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