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Sep 16, 2024
Frightful fun at Larne Halloween Hooley!
Larne Town Park will be full of spooky fun when Halloween Hooley returns on Tuesday 29 October! Dust off those broomsticks and put on...
Sep 9, 2024
Ballymena set to host spine-chilling Hallowena event at People's Park
Get ready for a night of frights and delights as People's Park in Ballymena transforms into a haunted haven for the annual Hallowena...
Sep 5, 2024
Jingle all the way to Dobbies as the Garden Centre unveils magical experiences for families
Dobbies Garden Centres is readying itself for Santa’s arrival and counting down the days to spread festive joy this Christmas, as it unveils
Aug 31, 2024
Hook your tickets for Northern Ireland’s biggest panto!
Belfast’s Grand Opera House has announced the cast and creative team for its high-flying 2024 pantomime, The Pantomime Adventures of...
Aug 4, 2024
Great summer events for all ages this month in Ballymena!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have some great summer events coming up this month at Mid Antrim Museum at the Braid! From Tea...
Jul 31, 2024
Northern Ireland mum opens up about her breastfeeding journey
Pictured (L-R) Jade, Joni and Bronagh from Belfast. Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, Thursday 1 August, Bronagh...
Jul 30, 2024
NSPCC Helpline reports rise in adult concerns about children left home alone
For many parents and carers in Northern Ireland, July and August can be particularly difficult months as they try to balance the...
Jul 28, 2024
Childline anticipates August spike in contacts about body image and eating disorders
Childline is anticipating an August spike in contacts from children struggling with body image issues and eating disorders. New data from...
Jul 22, 2024
New play facilities open after £415K investment in Portglenone
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, MEA Elected Members, Council Officers, members of PEG and the local community, DfC...
Jul 22, 2024
Six Mile Festival returns with summer fun in Antrim
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August!...
Jul 22, 2024
Tesco grant helps breast pump loan service for premature babies in NI
TinyLife, the only charity in NI dedicated to reducing illness, disability and death in premature babies and providing support to their...
Jul 18, 2024
Antrim Forum makes a splash with £1.5M investment in swimming facilities
Local children take a dip in the recently refurbished swimming facilities at the Antrim Forum, officially opened by the Mayor of Antrim...
Jul 10, 2024
Dobbies Antrim and Lisburn stores hosts free Show and Tell gardening workshop
Hannah McAtamney from Dobbies’ store in Antrim is pictured with Ronan (7) at a recent Little Seedlings Club workshop. Dobbies, the UK's...
Jul 3, 2024
Orangefest celebrations set for July 12 at Belfast City Hall
Jonathan Walker, Ravenhill Road Volunteers Loyal Orange Lodge (LOL) 580 and Leah Magill, Pride of the Raven Flute Band. A whole host of...
Jul 2, 2024
Final farewell: Belfast Zoo announces week-long celebration as majestic Asian elephants leave
Belfast Zoo has announced a week-long celebration as it says a final farewell to the last two majestic Asian elephants housed at Northern...
Jun 30, 2024
Beat the back-to-school rush with Lidl NI’s unbeatable value on school uniforms
Lidl Northern Ireland is excited to announce the launch of its school uniform range in stores from Monday 1st July, with prices starting...
Jun 28, 2024
The fantastic Marine Gardens Play Park officially reopens!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce the opening of the newly refurbished play park at Marine Gardens,...
Jun 21, 2024
Great news as Honeybees Playtown reveal expansion plans in Ballymena
Chris and Joanna with their two children Four months after Ballymena’s last remaining soft play centre closed, the owners of Honeybees...
Jun 16, 2024
Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16–19 year-old now
More than a million parents will receive reminders to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or...
Jun 16, 2024
Free activities for kids this Summer at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is unveiling an array of nature inspired activities at its Antrim and Lisburn stores to keep...
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