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Ballymena-based Clarke achieves coveted B Corp Certification
Pictured at Clarke’s headquarters in Ballymena are (L-R) Tony Convery, Sustainability Director, Eugene Clarke, CEO and Laura Mitchell,...
Jul 8


Lidl Northern Ireland ‘kickstarts’ growth for 17 local food and drink suppliers
2025 Lidl Northern Ireland Kickstart Suppliers pictured at Millbank Farm, Killinchy. Back Row (L-R) Peter Barrett, Steeper Culture; Dr....
Jul 7


Ulster Bank supports Wrightbus with £32.5m facility to drive zero-emission growth
Ulster Bank has committed £32.5 million in financing to zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus, reinforcing the Ballymena-based firm’s...
Jul 4


First look as world-famous Popeyes® prepares to open in Antrim
Global fried chicken giant Popeyes® is bringing the bold flavours of Louisiana to County Antrim this Monday, 7 July, as it opens its...
Jul 4


Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment
Minister Lyons is pictured with Nicola Keating, owner of Activefeet Podiatry Clinic in Carrickfergus and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 3


TravelMax named Best Travel Business in Northern Ireland at 2025 TTNG Awards
(L-R) Savannah Bracewell (Travelmax Sales, Media & Marketing Manager), Maxine Bracewell (Travelmax Founder & Owner), Ionela...
Jul 2


North Coast hotel achieves prestigious five-star Tourism NI rating
(L-R) David Roberts, Director of Strategic Development at Tourism NI pictured with Stephen Meldrum, General Manager of Dunluce Lodge,...
Jul 2


Norman McBurney OBE awarded Freedom of the Borough for services to industry and community
Mr & Mrs Norman McBurney with Cllr Armstrong and Cllr Philpott, Proposer and Seconder of the Freedom of the Borough Motion Norman...
Jul 1


Dale Farm’s Tractor & Truck Run returns to Ballymena for Cancer Focus NI – don’t miss it!
Dale Farm is once again gearing up to host its much-anticipated Tractor & Truck Run, taking place on Friday 4th July at Ballymena...
Jun 29


Ballymena backlash grows as petition gathers momentum over Council rejection of family leisure complex
The Ballee Playing Fields site brought to market by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, now accused of putting financial value ahead of...
Jun 29


JD Gyms to open state-of-the-art fitness facility in Ballymena
JD Gyms, one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most awarded fitness chains, has announced the grand opening of its newest location in...
Jun 28


Sensata’s new R&D centre in Co Antrim puts Northern Ireland on the global innovation map
Pictured at Sensata Technologies’ new Northern Ireland Technology Centre in Antrim are (L-R) Darren Walker, site leader at Sensata NI,...
Jun 28


Lidl celebrates 25 years in Northern Ireland with opening of new £8m Cookstown store
(L-R) Chair Cllr Frances Burton (Mid Ulster District Council); Aaron Hughes (Former Northern Ireland Football Captain); Sarah Law (Lidl...
Jun 26


ATM theft slammed as ‘disgraceful attack’ on local business: Cllr Aaron Skinner
All Images: Kirth Ferris / Pacemaker Press An early-morning ATM theft at a convenience store in Greenisland has been strongly condemned...
Jun 26


Norman McBurney OBE Awarded Freedom of the Borough by Mid and East Antrim Council
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford is joined by the new Freeman of the Borough, Norman McBurney OBE. Business...
Jun 25


Go Sun invites community to one final goodbye with farewell buffet and drinks
The Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most cherished family-run restaurants is set to reopen its doors for one final...
Jun 25


Hilton launches The Marcus Portrush as first Tapestry Collection Hotel in Northern Ireland
Hilton has officially launched The Marcus Portrush, marking the debut of its Tapestry Collection brand in Northern Ireland. Opening its...
Jun 25


Castle Mall in Antrim sees footfall surge after major investment and retailer commitments
Laura Keery, Frazer Kidd with Pamela Minford, Centre Manager at Castle Mall Castle Mall in Antrim Town has reported a significant rise in...
Jun 24


Public outcry as it’s revealed councillors rejected family leisure proposal for Ballee Playing Fields
Aerial view of Ballee Playing Fields, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is facing public scrutiny after it was revealed last...
Jun 24


Donnelly Group posts £4.83m profit as £7m expansion plans drive forward in Ballymena and Dungannon
Donnelly Group Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer, Donnelly Group, has reported strong financial results for...
Jun 24
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