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The sky’s the limit for armchair astronomers
A partial solar eclipse, as seen from space. Courtesy of the European Space Agency Amateur astronomers and stargazers are invited to the...
4 hours ago


Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
2 days ago


Enjoy a week of free & discounted entry at venues across NI – and all you need is a National Lottery ticket
To celebrate 30 years of The National Lottery and the £30 million raised for Good Causes every week by its players, National Lottery Open...
Mar 13


Galgorm Collection unveils £20m investment and new Roe Valley Resort brand in major transformation plans
Galgorm Collection, Northern Ireland’s premier luxury hospitality group, has announced the start of a bold new era for one of its...
Mar 10

National Lottery Open Week returns this spring with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK
This March, The National Lottery will once again be saying thank you to players for the £30million they raise for good causes every week...
Feb 28


MEA Councillors back motion calling for more parent and child spaces in the borough’s car parks
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed an Alliance motion for a review of the borough council’s car parking strategy to provide more...
Feb 23


NSPCC Helpline making four referrals a week about parental alcohol and substance misuse in NI
The NSPCC has revealed that in 2023/24, its Helpline service made 216 referrals to police and agencies such as social services after...
Feb 10


Women’s Aid ABCLN Heading for Healthy Relationships programme to reach 3,500 young people in schools
Women’s Aid ABCLN, CEO Gillian Creevy and Abbey Centre, Centre Manager Mark Stewart. Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated...
Feb 7

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...
Dec 15, 2024


“I now have the confidence to make healthier choices for my family” – the HENRY programme launches in NI
Attendees at the official launch of the HENRY programme at Stormont Hotel in Belfast The Public Health Agency (PHA) has officially...
Dec 14, 2024


Paediatricians issue advice to parents as part of health service winter plans in NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the excellent care being provided by regional paediatric units across Northern Ireland on a...
Dec 10, 2024


Education Minister announces first step in major expansion of pre-school education provision
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Principal of Brooklands Primary School Nursery Unit, Jeremy Armstrong and some of the...
Dec 8, 2024

Merry Christmas Ballymena: Festive Fun and reflection at Ballymena Elim Church
As the festive season approaches, Ballymena Elim Church is set to transform into a hub of holiday cheer and heartwarming experiences with...
Dec 4, 2024


Enchanted Winter Garden 2024 sparkles into life!
Rebecca and Matt with their sons Robert, Thomas and Benjamin from Ballymena enjoy the opening night of the Enchanted Winter Garden in...
Dec 2, 2024


The fantastically festive Ballymena Night-Time Christmas Santa Run returns!
The streets of Ballymena are set to glow with festive cheer as the Traction Engine Club, in partnership with Ballymena BID and Downtown...
Nov 28, 2024

Ballymena town centre is your destination for FREE festive fun every Saturday up to Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas in Ballymena town centre, where the festive spirit comes alive every Saturday from 30th November to...
Nov 27, 2024

Jingle All the Way Day returns to Ballymena town centre for festive fun and fundraising!
The festive season is set to sparkle as the Jingle All the Way Day makes its annual return to Ballymena town centre on Saturday, December...
Nov 26, 2024


Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour set to return to Belfast with a new venue
The iconic holidays are coming back to Belfast this December as the much-anticipated Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck Tour rolls into town at a...
Nov 23, 2024


Christmas fun for all the family at Winter’s Den
A packed programme of free festive events and activities is planned for the Winter’s Den at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast city centre. The...
Nov 21, 2024


Capture Christmas across Mid and East Antrim this weekend!
The festive fun continues across the Borough this weekend when Carrickfergus and Larne will come alive with sparkle, music and cheer at...
Nov 18, 2024
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