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Mid and East Antrim businesses embrace TikTok training as footfall declines
Wellington Street, Ballymena A TikTok masterclass has been held for Mid and East Antrim businesses, councillors have been told. A report...
11 hours ago

Search continues for missing Mayo man with links to Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are currently assisting An Garda Síochána in a cross-border effort to locate George...
12 hours ago


Mosside’s musical stalwart: Danny Hickinson celebrates 60 years with Rising Sons of Ulster Accordion Band
Mosside Worshipful Master presenting Danny with a crystal gift to mark 60 years in the band and leading the local lodge At the age of 76,...
14 hours ago


‘Slow down and help save lives’: Police issue urgent Easter road safety plea
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson and Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson. As the Easter holiday weekend approaches, the Police Service of...
16 hours ago


Free compost initiative launched in Mid and East Antrim to mark International Compost Awareness Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, announces free compost alongside a member of the Waste Recycling team....
17 hours ago

House prices in Mid and East Antrim increase by 5.3%
The Northern Ireland housing market made a strong start to 2025, with approximately 6,200 agreed sales in the first three months of the...
22 hours ago


Shore access stalled: East Antrim MLA slams council delays at Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his “astonishment and despair” over what...
23 hours ago

North Antrim community gathers in prayer for young mother injured in tragic accident
A close-knit rural community in North Antrim came together on Tuesday evening to pray for Shelly Feeney, a local woman seriously injured...
1 day ago

Ballymena Hospice Support Group celebrates £150,000 fundraising triumph at AGM
The Ballymena Hospice Support Group marked a triumphant evening at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 14 April, held at the...
2 days ago

Portrush Adelphi: A new coastal gem opens in Northern Ireland ahead of The 153rd Open
Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts is set to unveil Portrush Adelphi this month, a sophisticated 34-room hotel in the heart of the charming...
2 days ago


Mid & East Antrim Council warn of impact to pensioners from changes to annual domestic rates discount
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has warned that pensioners could lose out most from a proposed decrease in the annual domestic rates...
2 days ago


Translink to operate early train services for Moy Park Belfast City Marathon
Roseanna Johnston, Belfast City Marathon Marketing and Events Assistant, is joined by Translink staff member and Air Ambulance NI...
2 days ago

Rural voices prepare for upcoming concert in Ballymena
The Farmers’ Choir is delighted to invite everyone to a heartwarming Spring Concert on Wednesday 30 April in The Braid, Ballymena. ...
2 days ago


The Ballyclare May Fair Returns – A Week of Fun for All!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly with the Ballyclare May Fair Working Group Get ready for a week packed with...
2 days ago


Weather warning issued for persistent and heavy rain in Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office advising that persistent, and at times heavy rain may bring some disruption to...
2 days ago

Mid and East Antrim secures €5.8m in PEACEPLUS funding to foster community integration
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been awarded €5,848,008 from the €1.14 billion PEACEPLUS Programme, a transformative initiative...
2 days ago


Northern Ireland RNLI Lifeguards are ready to spring into action ahead of the Easter holidays
From Friday, 18 of April, through to the Sunday, 27 of April, RNLI lifeguards will be back on duty across six beaches on the Causeway...
3 days ago


Stay healthy this Easter: Your essential guide to Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Services
As the Easter holidays approach, health authorities in Northern Ireland are urging the public to familiarise themselves with the range of...
3 days ago


Local sporting champions shine spotlight on Sports Eye Injury Month
Derick Topping Two former all-Ireland sporting champions, who have swapped ‘medals’ for ‘medicine’ are reminding sports enthusiasts of...
3 days ago


Northern Ireland launches consultation on extending education to age 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a major consultation aimed at ensuring all young people in Northern Ireland remain in...
3 days ago
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