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01/06/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗟 🎈A royal letter, flowers from Asda staff and a celebration with 18 loved ones — Larne woman Ethel Blair has marked her 100th birthday in unforgettable style.

01/06/2026

𝗡𝗜 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 | A second man and a woman have now been arrested after a PSNI officer was seriously injured when struck by a stolen police vehicle.

A 27-year-old man has also been charged and is due before court today as the investigation continues.

01/06/2026

A 35-year-old man is due in court after police charged him with three counts of common assault following an arrest in the Ballymena area.

Police also confirmed further enquiries are continuing into a number of alleged drugs offences.

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 — the story of President Chester Alan Arthur continues to draw visitors from across the world to the historic President Arthur Homestead. 🇺🇸

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council was delighted to welcome Paul Roelle from the US Consulate on Thursday 27 May as part of the America 250 commemorations marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

During the visit, the former US Air Force officer planted a commemorative tree in honour of America’s 21st President at the ancestral home of the Arthur family — a fitting tribute in the very place where the remarkable journey to the presidency began.

Mayor Minford joined Paul, representatives from Buick Memorial Primary School and invited guests for a guided tour of the beautifully restored cottage, stepping back in time to experience life as the Arthur family would have known it in the late 18th century.

Why not discover the story for yourself and explore the fascinating links between a quiet village in County Antrim and the Presidency of the United States at the President Arthur Homestead.

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31/05/2026

More than 40% of M**A tested last year contained over double the average adult dose.

Health officials are warning festival-goers across Ireland about dangerous “pink cocaine”, potent drugs and growing risks ahead of a busy summer season.

31/05/2026

𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 | 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 + 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩

Galgorm Collection is currently recruiting for a 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in Templepatrick.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitality teams in a fast-paced, rewarding role where no two days are the same.

As Housekeeping Supervisor, you’ll lead and motivate a team of Housekeeping Assistants, helping ensure guest rooms are prepared to the highest standards and ready for every check-in. Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential.

✨ Perks & benefits include:

• Private healthcare ✔︎
• Complimentary Thermal Village access ✔︎
• Complimentary dining ✔︎
• Complimentary fitness suite access ✔︎
• Complimentary golf ✔︎
• Annual team member events ✔︎
• Team member resort stay rates ✔︎

If you’ve got housekeeping experience, a keen eye for detail and enjoy working as part of a busy team, this could be the perfect next step for you.

📍 The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, Templepatrick
💻 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙩 galgorm.com/current-vacancies

31/05/2026

Dropped calls. Patchy data. Weak indoor signal.

More than one million people are now using Ofcom’s free postcode checker to find the best mobile network before switching contracts.

31/05/2026

Creamy custard, crushed meringue, sweet berries and fragrant elderflower come together in this beautifully simple summer dessert from Jill Bakes 🍓✨

Perfect for warm evenings, weekend treats and effortless entertaining.

31/05/2026

MV Hebridean Princess in Ballycastle Bay today.

📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography