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Radio presenter and fashion stylist Rebecca McKinney is hosting an afternoon of beauty, wellness and fashion at Galgorm Resort and Spa in Ballymena to raise funds for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

The Law Society of Northern Ireland have launched a new video to provide clients and the general public with advice and guidance regarding keeping their money safe online.

Did you know that your community has a local community counselling service called New Colin Counselling based in the Colin Family Centre?

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has welcomed the news from the Department of Health that local boys aged 12-13 are to be offered a vaccine to protect them against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers.

New figures released by the charity Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland reveal for the first time the shocking lack of public awareness around Parkinson’s and its symptoms despite it being the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition

Debenhams announced on Tuesday 9 April that it has officially gone into administration, appointing FTI Consulting as the administrator. If you have Debenhams gift cards or vouchers you may be wondering what to do now.

Applicants for charity registration will have 30 days in which to submit their online application, under new rules from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

As the statutory body representing air passengers flying in and out of Northern Ireland, The Consumer Council is providing advice to those impacted by Ryanair’s decision to cancel flights.

At OR, we have traditionally held our seminars at weekends to make them as accessible as possible. We do completely understand however that a weekend commitment isn't practical for everyone and we have been exploring ways we can help with that.

The Consumer Council is advising Flybe customers on their passenger rights, following the announcement of further cancellations of flights in and out of George Best Belfast City Airport on Friday 5 April 2019.

Following the fire on-board P&O Ferries on 31 March 2019, which continues to affect sailings between Larne and Cairnyan, The Consumer Council is advising travellers of their passenger rights.

A regional helpline for parents, carers and family members. Parentline NI is here to offer advice, support or guidance. It is a freephone number - 0808 8020 400.

The Consumer Council is advising Flybe customers on their passenger rights, following the cancellation of flights in and out of George Best Belfast City Airport on Wednesday 3 April 2019.

Red Cross hosted a networking event to further strategic connections for its 'Community Connectors Programme' last week (27 March 2019).

Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd is pleased to launch our new training calendar on Monday 1 April 2019. Courses include Developing a Volunteer Programme, Keeping it Legal: Volunteers & the Law, The 3 R’s: Recruit, Retain, Reward, and many more.

Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) is delighted to have been funded by Health and Social Care Board to deliver a new Self-Care Pharmacy project which aims to improve the knowledge and understanding of self-care for minor ailments through a he

The Public Health Agency co-hosted its bi-annual conference for stakeholders on Wednesday 20th March 2019 at Craigavon Civic Centre on the theme ‘Expansion of Community Development Approaches’.

Do playgrounds in Northern Ireland allow your child (or adult) with disabilities or other needs, to take part?

Local businessman, Dr Terry Cross OBE, visited the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI) on 26 March 2019 where he presented Head of Fundraising Kerry Anderson with a cheque for £4,000, bringing his total donation to the AANI charity to £12,000.

The Consumer Council is advising Wow Air customers on their rights, following the announcement on Thursday 28 March that the airline has ceased operation and all flights have been cancelled.

Calling all cyclists and runners to sign up for the annual Fun Run of the Glens (FROG) charity event through the scenic Glens of Antrim on Saturday 15th June.

The Consumer Council is advising consumers to consider their postal options, as price increases from Royal Mail for letters and parcels go live from Monday 25 March 2019.

Professional and amateur golfers are teeing up for the Walled City of Derry & Strabane Pro Am Tournament, which will take place on 24th and 25th August 2019.

A new £2m fund has been launched by the Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) to assist church groups and faith-based organisations across Northern Ireland.

The Colin Connect Transport Hub and Colin Town Square was officially launched yesterday at a celebratory ceremony attended by Department for Infrastructure, The Executive Office, Translink, community representatives and the local Colin community.