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NEWS


Jan 9
Influenza vaccination programme extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age
The Department of Health is making influenza vaccination available free of charge to everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. This extension...

Jan 8
North Antrim MP honours election pledge with second office fully operational
North Antrim MP Jim Allister With a full staff complement now in place Jim Allister’s Ballymena office is now fully operational, adding...


Jan 7
Stay out of the water: Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water
With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has issued its own...


Jan 7
Met Office issues weather warning: Colder temperatures and more snow on the way
A further yellow weather warning has been issued today by the Met Office advising that snow and icy patches leading to some disruption to...


Jan 6
Wintry conditions set to continue with yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice
Snowfall in Portglenone last week, captured by Colleen Webb (X: @ColleenWebb0) The wintry conditions of the last days are set to continue...

Jan 4
Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025
Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...


Jan 4
Weather warning issued for ice and snow impacting Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning advising ice and snow are expected to cause disruption for transport and some...


Jan 3
Yellow weather warning issued as low temperatures continue over weekend
With further low temperatures and wintry conditions forecast across the UK, the Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning...


Jan 1
Weather warning issued for icy conditions across Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning of ice has been issued by the Met Office who say icy surfaces will to some difficult travel conditions across...


Dec 15, 2024
Find the pawfect Christmas Gift for the dog lover in your life by sponsoring at Dogs Trust Ballymena
Springer Spaniel Zebedee at Dogs Trust Ballymena With Christmas shopping now on the agenda for many, Dogs Trust Ballymena has the perfect...

Dec 14, 2024
Pension Credit & Fuel Payment: Advice NI warns of looming deadlines
A Winter Fuel Payment can help people over state retirement age with their heating bills. If eligible, a person could get either £200 or...


Dec 13, 2024
Translink announces Christmas timetables
Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI...


Dec 11, 2024
Translink announce bus and rail timetable adjustments
Translink has announced a new train timetable will come into effect from this Sunday 15th December. The changes include extended Friday...


Dec 9, 2024
Flying home for Christmas? Belfast City Airport shares its top tips for travelling this festive season
Lauren Swift (soon to be Lauren Frodsham) and her friends arrive in Belfast Belfast City Airport has issued advice for passengers taking...


Dec 8, 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
NIE Networks update: Around 95,000 impacted by power cuts due to Storm Darragh
NIE Networks teams have been working non-stop over the last hours in difficult and dangerous weather conditions to restore electricity...


Dec 7, 2024
Essential travel only advised as Storm Darragh Amber weather warning remains in place
Galgorm Road, Ballymena on Saturday afternoon. (Image: Szuszan Pidychová) Multi-agency partners have continued to meet in response to the...


Dec 6, 2024
Public urged to stay safe as multi-agency partners meet ahead of Storm Darragh
Multi-agency partners have met and will continue to meet over the weekend as preparations continue ahead of Storm Darragh, which is...


Dec 6, 2024
ANB Council facilities temporarily closed due to Storm Darragh
In response to the anticipated severe weather conditions brought by Storm Darragh this weekend, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...


Dec 5, 2024
Enchanted Winter Garden cancelled on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December
As a result of the Yellow and Amber Weather Warnings issued by the Met Office for strong wind, and after conducting further health and...
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