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Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...
Feb 15


Protect yourself from online dating scams - NI Trading Standards urges after woman loses £80,000
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging those looking for love to be on their guard to online dating...
Feb 14

Planned road closure as essential pipelaying continues to support new development in Ballymena
Crebilly Road, Ballymena where pipelaying works is taking place for planned development at the former site of the Knockeen Lodge NI Water...
Feb 14


Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12


TV | Funboys - a brand new comedy series set in Northern Ireland
Funboys: (L-R) Callum (Ryan Dylan), Jordan (Rian Lellon), and Lorcan (Lee R James). Images: Chris Barr. Set in Northern Ireland, Funboys...
Feb 9

Understanding horse behavior: CAFRE Campus leads the way
CAFRE Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care student Meghan Bunnett pictured with her own horse ‘Koby’ whom she keeps in student...
Feb 9


Department seeking views on biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing from one year...
Feb 8

Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...
Feb 7


Utility Regulator commences review of gas prices in Northern Ireland
The Utility Regulator today has announced it has commenced a formal review of the regulated gas tariffs for SSE Airtricity Gas Supply (in...
Feb 5


Railway engineering works coming up – Enterprise bus substitutions
Translink is advising passengers that due to engineering works by Irish Rail, there will be a line closure affecting Enterprise cross...
Jan 15


Work gets underway for £500,000 road improvement scheme in Ballyclare
A £500,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare got underway today, Monday 13 January 2025. The resurfacing...
Jan 13

Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 13


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 9

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 8


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 7


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 6

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 4


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 3
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