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Oct 18
Heroic Firefighter Saves Teddy the Dog in Derry/Londonderry

Heroic Firefighter Saves Teddy the Dog Heroic Firefighter Saves Teddy the Dog in Derry/Londonderry In a heartwarming display of bravery and heroism, firefighter Adam McGill, stationed at the Northland Fire Station, became the guardian angel for a furry friend in distress. On a fateful Monday morning, the city of Derry/Londonderry witnessed the remarkable rescue of […]

Oct 18
Blue-Green Algae Alert: Camlough Lake Faces Environmental Challenge

Blue-Green Algae Alert: Camlough Lake Faces Environmental Challenge The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has issued a concerning alert regarding the presence of blue-green algae in Camlough Lake, a popular recreational spot in the Newry, Mourne, and Down Districts. Blue-green algae, scientifically known as cyanobacteria, is a type of bacteria that can proliferate rapidly in […]

Oct 18
Police are continuing to appeal for information for high risk missing person Lee Johnston

Police are continuing to appeal for information for high risk missing person Lee Johnston Mid Ulster District Commander Superintendent Michael O’Loan said: “We are continuing to search for 21-year-old Lee Johnston, from the Coleraine area, who we are treating as a high risk missing person. “Lee was first reported missing to police on Friday evening, 13th […]

Oct 17
Pros and Cons of Accepting Card Payments

Pros and Cons of Accepting Card Payments Card payments are the most popular form of payment in the world, and for good reason. They are convenient, secure, and widely accepted. However, there are also some potential drawbacks to using card payments, such as processing fees and chargebacks. Pros: Convenience: Card payments are the most convenient way […]

Oct 17
CROMIE, Caroline

CROMIE, Caroline – Funeral Arrangements In Loving Memory of Caroline Cromie: Celebrating a Life of Love and Devotion Caroline Cromie, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and dog mama, left this world suddenly on October 8, 2023, in Greenisland. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but we gather […]

Oct 17
Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site

Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site Residents are being invited to have their say on innovative plans to transform the former St Patrick’s site in Ballymena. Momentum continues to build with the planning phase for the first of Council’s projects at the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site – a public space […]

Oct 16
Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership Restaurant Academy

Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership Restaurant Academy Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership recently provided an informative training opportunity for keen participants to develop their Food Services skills through a four-week ‘Restaurant Academy’ delivered by Northern Regional College.   The Mid and East Antrim Labour Market Partnership which creates targeted employment action […]

Oct 16
A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the Second World War

A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the Second World War The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald, hosted a service of rededication for Ballymena’s Second World War Memorial on Sunday 15 October. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council partnered with the Ballymena Branch of the Royal British Legion to organise […]

Oct 15
Apepal for information after man stabbed in Belfast on Sunday 15th October

Appeal for information after man stabbed in Belfast on Sunday 15th October Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a stabbing in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 15th October.  Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “Police received a report of a stabbing outside a fast food shop in the […]

Oct 12
Man sentenced to 14 years for child sex offences

Man sentenced to 14 years for child sex offences On Wednesday 11th October, a 54 year old man from the Comber area was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for 21 offences including rape, gross indecency with or towards a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and sexual assault of a […]