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- 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | Westminster recognition for Ballymena school. Dunclug Primary School has been honoured with the British Council’s International School Award, showcasing how global learning can thrive even as schools face funding pressures. More below.
- 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 | 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙨… Curious about a new, discreet way to improve your hearing? Clive Fulton Eyecare is hosting a 𝙉𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 on Wednesday 11 February, 11:00am–12:30pm.
- These innovative glasses combine stylish eyewear with built-in hearing support – no in-ear devices required. Come along, try them for yourself, and see how clearer hearing can fit seamlessly into everyday life.
- 📞 Pre-booking recommended – contact the practice or call in for more information. T. 028 2544 1100 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄!
- 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦! From selling tea and sugar in a grocery van at 14 to serving generations at 88. Broughshane legend James McNeill is celebrating 70 years in business — and retirement isn’t on the cards yet. Special community event this weekend. More below.
- 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 | Paul Frew MLA welcomes assurances from the Education Minister on reforming pre-school admissions — but warns current funding and capacity are still leaving working families at a disadvantage. More below.
- Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised Causeway Hospital’s transformation after new ambulatory services exceeded targets and millions were invested in modernising care. More below.
- 𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗦 + 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙍𝙐𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝗚𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 Maternity Cover – Part-time or Full-time Kells and Connor Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and patient-focused GP Receptionist to join our team on a maternity cover basis. Full details below.
- The beauty of raw nature on a winter’s day in Cushendall, on the County Antrim coast. 📸 Eimhear McGrath
- 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 | 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 Start 2026 in style at our first Artisan Market of the year! ✨ 📅 Saturday 7 February 🕚 11:00am – 3:00pm 📍 Carrickfergus Town Hall Join us for a lively day packed with beautifully handmade crafts, artisan goods and irresistible treats.
- Browse a full market of talented local makers, catch up with your favourite regular traders, and discover exciting new stallholders showcasing their latest creations. 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡. 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙨. 𝙎𝙤𝙖𝙠 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙯𝙯.
- 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦 | From Senior 4 to Senior 2 in just two seasons 🏐 Seven Towers Netball Senior 1 have sealed promotion after an extra-time play-off win over Westside 2 — a huge night for the team and the club. More below!
- Stormont clashed over academic selection as Jon Burrows MLA warned ending it would undermine choice, while Sinn Féin and SDLP argued the system harms children and deepens inequality. More below.
