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Galgorm Resort, hot off AA 5-star glory, joins Dunluce Lodge, Bushmills Inn & Irish Black Butter as County Antrim finalists in the 2025 Good Food Ireland® Awards!

Rooted in local flavour & sustainability.

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Galgorm Resort leads County Antrim charge as finalists unveiled for 2025 Good Food Ireland® Awards

Galgorm Resort, fresh from AA Hospitality Awards success, is a finalist in the 2025 Good Food Ireland® Awards alongside Dunluce Lodge, The Bushmills Inn, and Irish Black Butter. Celebrate Northern Ire...

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Two thirds of older people in Northern Ireland say they feel ‘invisible’.

Lidl Northern Ireland and Age NI’s new ‘Making Age Visible’ campaign — backed by actor Ian McElhinney — is calling for change this Positive Ageing Month.

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Hollywood actor Ian McElhinney backs hard-hitting initiative tackling loneliness across NI

Lidl Northern Ireland and Age NI launch the ‘Making Age Visible’ campaign, supported by actor Ian McElhinney, to highlight loneliness among older people as research reveals two thirds feel ‘invisible’...

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 17h

The 17-year-old All-Ireland Karting Champion is heading to Bahrain to represent his country — and TUV leaders say he’s made Ahoghill proud.

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TUV congratulates Ahoghill teen Reuben Kernohan on All-Ireland Karting Championship win

Ahoghill’s 17-year-old karting star Reuben Kernohan has been congratulated by TUV representatives after being crowned All-Ireland Karting Champion, earning a place at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Fin...

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 17h

“It’s just decimating businesses.”

The closure of Kilrea Bridge has left local traders struggling — with turnover down by up to 60%.

Council is now calling for action and compensation as DfI says it’s working “at pace” to find a solution.

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Kilrea Bridge closure ‘decimating businesses’ as council pushes for support

Causeway Coast and Glens Council will contact the Infrastructure Minister over possible compensation for businesses hit by the Kilrea Bridge closure.

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 18h

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Join us at Ballyscullion Park, Magherafelt on Sat 6 Dec 2025 (10am–4pm) for 75+ local stalls, festive food, gifts & Christmas cheer.

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 18h

Some days are just up and down… 🤢

The Rathlin Ferry today, carrying passengers on the Antrim coast between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island.

🎥 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 18h

Police are appealing for information to help find 43-year-old Stephen McCord, who was last seen in the Bushmills Road area of Coleraine on Sunday evening.

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Police appeal for help to find missing man Stephen McCord

Police are appealing for information to help find 43-year-old Stephen McCord, who was last seen in the Bushmills Road area of Coleraine on Sunday evening.

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 18h

𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | Love in Ballycastle took on extra meaning when newlyweds Kevin McAuley and Tracey Roberts swapped wedding gifts for giving — raising an incredible £7,200 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland!

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Co Antrim newlyweds Kevin and Tracey raise £7,200 for Air Ambulance NI on wedding day!

Ballycastle couple Kevin McAuley and Tracey Roberts turned their wedding into an act of kindness, raising £7,200 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland instead of receiving gifts.

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𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗥 | At 80 years old, Camphill Primary School’s beloved lollipop man Trevor Robinson has been honoured at the BBC Make a Difference Awards — recognised for his kindness, humour and dedication to his school and community.

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Ballymena’s 80-year-old lollipop man Trevor Robinson honoured at BBC Make a Difference Awards

Trevor Robinson, the 80-year-old lollipop man at Camphill Primary School in Ballymena, has been recognised at the BBC Make a Difference Awards, receiving a ‘Highly Commended’ Good Neighbour award for ...

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 20h

Two Antrim Area Hospital nurses have gone above and beyond — volunteering their time to support young people living with kidney disease at a national event in Derbyshire. 💙

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Antrim nurses go the extra mile for young renal patients at national Kidney Care event

Two Antrim Area Hospital nurses have represented Northern Ireland at Kidney Care UK’s Young Adult Weekend, supporting young people with kidney conditions and promoting independence beyond dialysis.

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 20h

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POLICE: Road Users are advised the Glenshane Road, Maghera is closed due to a two vehicle road traffic collision this evening.

Diversions are in place, traffic is being diverted onto the Mullagh Road.

Please seek alternate routes for your journey.

Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 23h

Wave watching today on the Antrim coast!

📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim
📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

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Love Ballymena @loveballymena.online · 1d

A new era for skills and education in Ballymena!

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has officially opened Northern Regional College’s stunning £55million campus — a major investment in the future of learning and innovation across Co Antrim.

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Economy Minister opens £55million Northern Regional College campus in Ballymena

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has officially opened Northern Regional College’s £55million Ballymena Campus, a state-of-the-art facility supporting skills, innovation, and local industry acros...

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TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has accused Translink of “double standards” — claiming the transport operator overcharged Loyal Orders while spending nearly £20,000 supporting Belfast Pride.

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Timothy Gaston demands ‘fairness’ from Translink over £20k Pride support

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has accused Translink of showing double standards by overcharging Loyal Orders while spending nearly £20,000 supporting Belfast Pride. Translink says its involvement reflects it...

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With slurry season ending on 15 October, NI Water is reminding farmers to protect local rivers and lakes by spreading responsibly.

Careful timing and placement can help prevent nutrient runoff and safeguard our water quality.

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NI Water urges farmers to protect waterways as slurry season nears closure

NI Water urges Northern Ireland farmers to protect local rivers and lakes by managing slurry and manure spreading carefully as the closed period begins on 15 October 2025.

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𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 | UUP slams PSNI for waiting almost two weeks to release a photo of convicted rapist Ahmed Abashar, who went missing after being found guilty in his absence.

Jon Burrows MLA comments below.

UUP slams PSNI delay in releasing mugshot of convicted rapist missing since September 24

The UUP has criticised the PSNI for delaying the release of a photo of convicted rapist Ahmed Abashar, who failed to appear in court on 24 September. The party says public protection and victims’ safe...

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