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Transport pioneer Wrightbus helps Irish city to become first to deploy fully-electric bus service
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan TD, NTA chief executive Anne Graham, and Bus Éireann chief executive Stephen Kent at the launch....
Apr 16, 2024


Record performance result for Ballymena poultry farmer
Kieron Daniels, Broiler Technical Services Manager at Aviagen presents Brian Dickey with his award. Moy Park farmer Brian Dickey has been...
Apr 16, 2024


McKeever Hotel Group invests £1million in Dunsilly Hotel
L-R Kate, Head Housekeeper, Kris Cunningham, General Manager at Dunsilly Hotel, Eddie McKeever, Managing Director at McKeever Hotel...
Apr 16, 2024


Mayor welcomes Dowds Group to new Ballymena headquarters
L-R: Gerard and Angela Dowds, Hector and Bernie Dowds, Julian McCamphill (Group Operations Director), Veronica and John Francis Dowds,...
Apr 16, 2024


The Gallaher Trust helps build new generation of business leaders in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R) are Stephen Reynolds, Chair of Ballymena BID; Sean Grant, John Paul Taggart and James Perry MBE, Trustee of the Gallaher...
Apr 15, 2024


Ulster Bank reaffirms support for farmers and reveals this year’s Ulster Fry Index!
While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is...
Apr 13, 2024


10 years of hard work and love pays dividend for local artist Roy McKeown
Pictured: Local artist and owner of Raceview Mill, Roy McKeown The beautiful old Raceview Mill, which has been rescued from demolition by...
Apr 11, 2024


Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus to be rolled out across Hampshire
A new fleet of zero-emission vehicles, manufactured by Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus, is being rolled out across Hampshire. The new...
Apr 10, 2024


Portglenone next stop for Dormans Hospitality Group
READY TO GO…Pictured during final preparations for the opening of the refurbished Fiddlers Rest in Portglenone are (L-R): Aaron Laverty...
Apr 5, 2024


Ballymena optician celebrates first anniversary in practice with a £500 prize draw
Lucky winner of the competition, local lady Deirdre Small with Director and Optometrist John Broderick A competition was held to...
Apr 4, 2024


Two new Redbay Stormforce RIBs set to boost trade, tourism & connections between NI and Scotland
Images: Steven McAuley, McAuley Multimedia Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly launched two new Redbay Stormforce 1150 RIBs on...
Apr 4, 2024


Are plans progressing for Home Bargains in Ballymena?
"What about Home Bargains?" Since Love Ballymena revealed almost two years ago, that one of the UK's favourite discount stores had plans...
Apr 3, 2024


Rate bills due to issue by end of the week to homes and businesses across NI
Rate bills will start to arrive with homes and businesses as bills are issued on the 5 April 2024. The bill will set out the amount due...
Apr 3, 2024


EZ Living Interiors confirms exciting new store in Ballymena
Shoppers in County Antrim are soon to experience a greatly enhanced range of furniture and home accessories, as one of Northern Ireland's...
Apr 2, 2024


Plans for new training academy and accommodation as Hutchinson sees continued growth
Plans for the expansion of a Kilrea engineering company, including a new training academy, have been submitted to Causeway Coast and...
Mar 31, 2024


Factory extension plans approved representing £9.5M investment in Co Antrim
Computer generated image showing factory extension and new office block from site entrance. Causeway Coast and Glens councillors have...
Mar 30, 2024


Three new tenants add to the fun at Odyssey Place
Spring has sprung at Odyssey Place with three new tenants confirmed, all set to begin fit-out on site in April with staggered openings...
Mar 27, 2024


Asda Larne’s 'egg-cellent' Easter fundraising support for National Autistic Society NI
Gail Caldwell, Community Champion at Asda Larne and Ashleigh Stewart, Volunteer at National Autistic Society NI. Colleagues at Asda Larne...
Mar 26, 2024


Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton excited to be opening eyecare clinic in his hometown
Optometrist Clive Fulton Ballymena native, optometrist Clive Fulton, says he is "excited" to finally be able to open his own eyecare...
Mar 26, 2024


Free activities this Easter at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
Dobbies' Little Seedlings Ambassador, Iniya Evelyn Raf. Dobbies, the UK’s largest garden retailer, is welcoming families along to its...
Mar 25, 2024
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