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Mayor Welcomes Multi-Million Pound Investment In SPAR Mallusk

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross has visited the newly reopened SPAR in Mallusk following a major investment, which has seen the addition of the first-ever Barista Bar coffee drive-thru in Northern Ireland. The multi-million pound investment by local business Henderson Retail has seen the store undergo a complete renovation and extension, creating …

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A Knockout Return For The 2023 Belfast Sports Awards

The bell has sounded to get your nominations in for the 2023 Belfast Sports Awards. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Christina Black laced up her gloves at Ormeau Boxing Club today (Thursday 10 November) and stepped into the ring with two-time Commonwealth Games medallist and local boxing sensation Carly McNaul to officially open the nomination …

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Lord Mayor’s Charity Set To Benefit From Belfast Christmas Market Return

With over 1 million people expected to visit the Belfast Christmas Market this year, Lord Mayor Councillor Tina Black met with the Market Place Europe team putting the finishing touches in place for its opening on Saturday November 19 at 12noon. The Belfast Christmas Market attracts visitors from across Europe and the UK and has …

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Residents Encouraged To Donate Pre-Loved Toys In Run-Up To Christmas

Belfast councillors have agreed to trial a pre-loved toys scheme in the run-up to Christmas to help ease the financial burden on families and cut down on the amount of quality toys that are sent to landfill. At this week’s meeting of Belfast City Council’s People and Community Committee, councillors approved the scheme which will …

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Mayor’s Reception Celebrates St John Ambulance Volunteers

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council recently welcomed St John Ambulance members to Cloonavin to mark a significant volunteering milestone. Collectively, the event celebrated 10,000 hours of volunteering, with certificates presented to individuals who reached 50, 100 or 200 hours from Causeway Volunteer Centre as part of the EPIC (Empowering People In Communities) initiative. Offering his congratulations, the Mayor Councillor Ivor …

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Join Us For An Evening Of Inclusive Enchantment

Antrim Castle Gardens will come to life until Tuesday 20 December as Enchanted Winter Garden returns, providing a magical, Christmas experience for all the family. Antrim Castle Gardens will come to life from Saturday 26 November to Tuesday 20 December as Enchanted Winter Garden returns, providing a magical, Christmas experience for all the family. This …

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Groups Awarded £42,000 For Christmas Celebration Events

More than 80 groups throughout the Borough are to share in £42,000 worth of funding to host Christmas celebration events. The Council has approved grants to 71 organisations under the Senior Citizens Christmas Festivity Fund at a total cost of £34,283, for a variety of activities such as Christmas lunches, parties, outings, hampers and tea …

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Causeway Coast & Glens Council Launches Christmas Cavalcade

As Yuletide celebrations approach, Causeway Coast and Glens Council is delighted to announce its Christmas Cavalcade dates throughout the Borough. The festive programme will commence from the 17th November –  3rd December 2022, with this year also seeing the welcome return of the much-loved children’s favourite Santa’s Grotto. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Ivor Wallace said: “It …

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Causeway Mayor’s Recognition For Food Banks & Christians Against Poverty Volunteers

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has met with representatives from local Food Banks and Christians Against Poverty volunteers at a special event held in Cloonavin. The gathering provided an opportunity to recognise the invaluable work they carry out, and hear more about how the ongoing cost of living crisis is affecting …

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Guests From Twin Town La Roche-sur-Yon Enjoy A Visit To Cloonavin

A group of young rugby players from Coleraine’s twin town in France have been welcomed to Cloonavin by The Mayor. The delegation from La Roche sur-Yon FCY Rugby club, visited the area as guests of Coleraine Rugby Club. During their time here, the club’s Under 14 and Under 16 teams played against their French visitors FCY Rugby team, while …

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