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Aug 30, 2024
All ‘sands on deck’:people wanted for epic sand art masterpiece at Ballygally Beach!
Anna Green and Fern Keeney, Live Here Love Here. Jenni Barkley Belfast Harbour, Orla McGrady and Lynda Surgenor Live Here Love Here. The...


Aug 26, 2024
SOS Causeway Hospital urges community to equip themselves of facts on Northern Trust proposal
Antrim Area Hospital, and Causeeay Hospital, Coleraine. Campaign group SOS Causeway Hospital has urged the community to “equip themselves...

Aug 26, 2024
Mini marvellous! Enthusiasts gear up for ‘The Dash' to the North Antrim coast this weekend!
Ellie Hodges, Holly Hasson and Jack Cassidy (JKC Mini), Daniela Morelli (Morellis ice cream). Club and committee members represented by...


Aug 26, 2024
Bee snap happy as Translink launches biodiversity photo competition
Suzanne Sinclair, Biodiversity Manager Translink and Paul Stewart, Centre Manager at WWT Castle Espie. Translink is running a...

Aug 22, 2024
Northern Trust launches consultation on future of surgical services to prevent ‘inevitable collapse’
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is launching a public consultation into a proposal to move all emergency surgery to Antrim...


Aug 22, 2024
Three is the magic number: arrival of third baby giraffe in 2024 at Belfast Zoo
The new arrival at Belfast Zoo. Belfast Zoo is thrilled about the arrival of a new Rothchild's Giraffe born on August 13. Neja, an...


Aug 21, 2024
Galgorm Collection announces series of complimentary events to celebrate World Wellness Weekend
Galgorm Thermal Spa Village Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend next month (September) with a series 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...


Aug 4, 2024
Action Cancer calls on adventurers to join the 7 Peaks Challenge
Fundraiser Dale Collins and Kate McCormack Action Cancer Treks and Activities Executive are encouraging members of the public to take on...


Jul 30, 2024
Mid & East Antrim to make waves as Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds returns
(L-R) Anna Green; KNIB Field Officer, Fern Keeney; Adopt a Spot Officer, Jenni Barkley; Communications and Corporate Responsibility...


Jul 28, 2024
Make A Cuppa for Women’s Aid ABCLN
Ooh & Aah Cookies Founders Barbara-Anne McMullan (left) and Ruth Armstrong (right) with Women’s Aid ABCLN Business Development Manager...

Jul 27, 2024
Co Antrim Spirit of Sport Winner sets sights on biggest challenge since cancer diagnosis
Aidan O’Neill, diagnosed only 2 and a half years ago with pancreatic cancer, to now planning on climbing some of the tallest peaks of...


Jul 26, 2024
Bereavement comfort call volunteer roles now available
Phyllis Tweed and Maria McKernan, who volunteer with the bereavement comfort call service, pictured at an event held for volunteers in...


Jul 21, 2024
It’s a boy! Belfast Zoo asks public to pick name for baby Rothschild’s giraffe.
Belfast Zoo have announced that their latest baby Rothschild’s giraffe is a boy! Born to experienced mother daisy on 14 July, the week...


Jul 20, 2024
Ballymena Squash Club celebrates successful season and looks ahead to exciting future
Ballymena and Mid-Ulster team players at friendly in Cookstown on 12th June. Ballymena Squash Club is reflecting on a successful launch...


Jul 15, 2024
People in Ballymena are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s
The Hutchinson family pictured at Walk For Parkinson’s in 2023. They raised in excess of £2000 for Parkinson’s UK, in memory of Creighton...


Jul 10, 2024
Community of Carnlough unites to remember WWII hero Paddy the Pigeon
The original memorial plaque (left) on the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month, and two days later (right) torn off the wall and...

Jul 4, 2024
Dogs Trust Ballymena to host first-ever Bark Life event
Dogs Trust Ballymena is gearing up for their inaugural Bark Life event this weekend, a fun-filled family day dedicated to all things...


Jun 23, 2024
Entries for 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition opens!
For the first time in the history of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), online entry has opened before the school...


Jun 15, 2024
Embrace the ‘Tourism Spirit’: Unlocking opportunities in MEA's thriving tourism sector
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce an ‘Embrace the Tourism Spirit’ event - a unique, free opportunity for...
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