top of page

NEWS

Jill Bakes Easter | Easter Brownies
It’s only four weeks to Easter so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favourite Easter bakes! Starting off with these fudgey and...
23 hours ago

Lidl plans Northern Ireland’s largest store yet in Ballymena!
Plans for what is set to become Northern Ireland’s largest Lidl store have moved forward, with the German discount supermarket chain...
1 day ago


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
1 day ago


Tourism industry reps introduced to a flavour of Causeway Coast and Glens
Representatives from across the NI tourism industry pictured at the new 5 star resort, Dunluce Lodge, Portrush during a familiarisation...
2 days ago


Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following million pound makeover!
Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following a million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products...
3 days ago


Pink up the world! Dougies Goodies creates 20 new jobs & welcomes Kirks Bakery to the family!
Ballymena-based Dougies Goodies, is rising to new heights with ambitious expansion plans for 2025 - including the creation of 20 new jobs...
4 days ago


Having a drink on St Patrick’s Day? You don’t want to be green the next day… drink responsibly – PHA
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone choosing to drink to be careful...
Mar 16

Jill Bakes | Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing
The perfect bake for St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend! These are so delicious and simple to make - you have to try them! Jill Stewart (...
Mar 16

Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘H’ is for Honeycomb Rocky Roads
Jill Bakes The Alphabet is back! And ‘H’ is for Honeycomb Rocky Roads. This series took a bit of a hiatus, but I think this recipe was...
Mar 9


Antrim-based Golden Popcorn marks a decade of Oscar-worthy partnership with Tesco NI
Tess Osborn, Head of Fresh Foods Sourcing NI at Tesco and Golden Popcorn Managing Director Sean McClinton celebrate the 10-year...
Mar 4

Jill Bakes | Slow Cooker Satay Chicken
Normal recipe service has resumed after my Lisbon adventure! Back with an easy prep, healthy slow cooker recipe! It was extremely hard to...
Mar 2


Greggs announced plans to open at The Junction
Joining a strong roster of food and beverage tenants, food on-the-go retailer, Greggs, has announced plans to open a new shop at The...
Feb 27


Fairhill Shopping Centre announces the arrival of Costa
Fairhill Shopping Centre has announced the arrival of Costa Coffee, with the brand-new store set to open its doors in March 2025. Costa...
Feb 25


Glenarm Castle welcomes renowned local Chef Sean Moran to lead Tea Room relaunch
Meet the Chef! Acclaimed local chef Sean Moran takes the helm at the newly reopened Tea Room at Glenarm Castle Walled Garden. Glenarm...
Feb 25


NI shoppers show that healthy eating is more than a New Year’s resolution!
Shoppers in Northern Ireland are eating healthily to live healthily, according to the latest data from Tesco. The supermarket giant has...
Feb 16


Largest Lidl store in Northern Ireland set to open in Coleraine
CGI of new Lidl store in Coleraine when completed. Lidl Northern Ireland will open its newest and biggest ever store at Riverside Retail...
Feb 14


Ballycastle Co-op embarks on million pound makeover
Ballycastle Co-op has embarked on a one million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products and...
Feb 13


Carnlough’s Harbourview Hotel completes first phase of £1.5M redevelopment
Pictured in the stunning surroundings of the MacAuley Suite is Paul Truscott, general manager of The Harbourview Hotel. Phase one of an...
Feb 12

Jill Bakes | Slow Cooker Creamy Peppered Beef Pasta
Lots of you requested more healthy slow cooker recipes! This dinner is so tasty, quick and easy to prep - I think it’ll be a real winner!...
Feb 9


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8
bottom of page