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Oct 06
The Spooky Origins of Halloween: Ireland’s Ancient Samhain Festival

The Spooky Origins of Halloween: Ireland’s Ancient Samhain Festival The Spooky Origins of Halloween: Ireland’s Ancient Samhain Festival Searching for a new home check out our property listings Halloween, a beloved holiday celebrated worldwide, has its roots deeply embedded in the ancient Celtic traditions of Ireland. This article delves into the history of Samhain, the […]

Oct 06
Three staff members assaulted following armed robbery at off-licence in north Belfast

Three staff members assaulted following armed robbery at off-licence in north Belfast Searching for a new home check out our property listings Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in north Belfast on Saturday evening, 5th October. Detective Sergeant McAllister said: “At approximately 7.45pm, a man who was dressed in black and […]

Oct 05
Detectives issue renewed appeal for information regarding missing person Sofi Johansson

Detectives issue renewed appeal for information regarding missing person Sofi Johansson Searching for a new home check out our property listings Police are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of high-risk missing person Sofi Johansson. Detectives, who are investigating Sofi’s disappearance have issued a specific appeal for information today, Saturday 5th October. Sofi, aged 56, […]

Oct 04
Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena

Raising the flag for Gibraltar are, from left, Alderman William McGaughey, Commodore Richard Lord, Alderman Maureen Morrow, High Sheriff Mrs. Patricia Perry, Cllr. Jackson Minford, Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE, Julian Lyne-Pirkis, and Jonathan McGrandle, Acting Director of Development. Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena Searching for a new home check out our property […]

Oct 02
Council launches blueprint for positive ageing in Mid and East Antrim

NRC Creative Media Students with their Lecturer, Darren McGinley, presenting their work to Deputy Mayor, Cllr Breannin Lyness, at the launch of Council’s Positive Ageing Month. Council launches blueprint for positive ageing in Mid and East Antrim Searching for a new home check out our property listings Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced […]

Sep 24
Tales of the Little Blue Flower – heritage exchange between Mid and East Antrim and Waterford

Pictured at The Braid, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, with Building Shared Creative Communities project participants from Waterford during their two day heritage study visit to the Ballymena area. Featured in the photograph are sample books created by textile artist, Wilma Kirkpatrick, who lead the group in a meet the […]

Sep 20
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone to Close After 22 Years Following Council Decision

Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone to Close After 22 Years Following Council Decision Searching for a new home check out our property listings In a surprising and emotional development, the owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone have announced that their lease has been terminated by Mid & East Antrim Council, forcing the long-standing attraction to vacate […]

Sep 20
Bangor Man Disqualified for Dangerous Driving and Driving While Unfit

Bangor Man Disqualified for Dangerous Driving and Driving While Unfit Searching for a new home check out our property listings A 23-year-old man from Bangor has pleaded guilty to charges of dangerous driving and driving while unfit, following a serious road traffic collision late last year. The incident occurred around 3:45 am on December 3rd, […]

Sep 19
Healthcare Ireland Announces £20 Million Investment in Care Homes, Transforming Former Hotel into Luxury Facility

Healthcare Ireland Announces £20 Million Investment in Care Homes, Transforming Former Hotel into Luxury Facility Searching for a new home check out our property listings Healthcare Ireland, a rapidly growing care home provider, has announced a significant investment of over £20 million in its Northern Ireland facilities. This expansion plan includes the creation of more […]

Sep 18
Lorry driver jailed over £3 million drug seizure at Belfast Harbour

Lorry driver jailed over £3 million drug seizure at Belfast Harbour Searching for a new home check out our property listings A Co Down man has been jailed after drugs worth £3million were found in the back of his lorry – the largest single seizure by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Andrew Stafford (38), […]