MINISO to open three more stores as part of Ulster Bank-backed expansion
Local franchise owners Stuart Dixon and Trevor Finlay pictured with Leona McNicholl, Senior Relationship Manager in Ulster Bank’s...
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- 1 day ago
The JANS Group welcomes new members to its Board
Pictured from left are Eamonn Donaghy, Peter Drayne, Mark Sweeney, CEO Ronan Hamill and John-George Willis. THE JANS Group has announced...
- 2 days ago
JILL BAKES | Snickers Scones
Fluffy buttermilk scones filled with chunks of snickers - delicious served warm with butter! You will never buy a scone again when you...
- 2 days ago
Council sells Slemish mountain to Japanese theme park - new story launches on BBC Radio 4
Local author Jan Carson's new story series 'Moving Mountains' is set to begin this weekend on BBC Radio 4. Ballymena-born Jan's newest...
- 3 days ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1. The...
- 3 days ago
Off-duty police officer charged after incident at hotel in Ballymena
A serving PSNI officer has been arrested and charged after an incident at a hotel in Ballymena. It is understood the male officer was...
- 3 days ago
Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023
Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...
- 3 days ago
One person arrested for drug and firearm offences following searches
Local police teams made an arrest this week following a search operation in the Ballymena area. Neighbourhood Policing Team officers,...
- 4 days ago
Ballymena Skate Jam returns to People’s Park this weekend!
One year on from the official opening of the Ballymena Skate Park in September 2022, Rawee returns this weekend to host a fantastic Skate...
- 5 days ago
Gracehill Scarecrow Festival returns this weekend!
Gracehill Moravian Church and the Gracehill Village Environmental Committee are delighted to announce that the Scarecrow Festival is...
- 5 days ago
Game on! Fibrus’ £47k sports fund helps almost 50 grassroots clubs
Keeva Kyle from Raceview Ladies Football Club, who plan to purchase new playing kits for the team. Water sports, swimming and boxing...
- 5 days ago
Fairhill Shopping Centre reaches full occupancy in a vibrant display of retail stores
Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena is delighted to announce the centre has reached full occupancy levels with new long-term, short...
- 6 days ago
Police charge man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted hijacking in Ballymena
Police have charged a 40-year-old man with possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place. He has also been charged with...
- 6 days ago
Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck electric ‘low bridge’ buses launch in Leicester
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck zero emission buses designed to combat low bridges are to be rolled out...
- 7 days ago
Man arrested for attempted hijacking in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have arrested a man following an incident at Waveney Road on Tuesday, 19th September. A spokesperson for the Police...
- Sep 19
Mayor’s reception celebrates local artisan food businesses’ Great Taste Awards’ success
(Seated) Jake Houston and Rhonda Houston from Granny Shaw’s Fudge Factory; (standing) Nigel Logan from Hillstown Farm Shop; Mayor,...
- Sep 19
McDonald’s restaurant in Ballymena renews local football sponsorship for 23rd year
Billy O’Flaherty (Carniny Amateur and Youth FC) and Julie McDowell (Business Manager, McDonald’s Ballymena) with children from Carniny...
- Sep 17
Audiocare celebrates impressive growth with further expansion in NI
ONE of Northern Ireland’s leading providers of hearing care services, Audiocare, has expanded with the opening of its second branch this...
- Sep 17
JILL BAKES | Airfryer Sour Cream and Chilli Cubes
Here’s a recipe you really have to try. These are so good! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie and Instagrammer INGREDIENTS…...
- Sep 17
Mid and East Antrim’s emergency services honoured
A flag has been raised at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s civic buildings to celebrate the work of all emergency services as part...
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