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Oct 10, 2022
The Secret Garden cafe set to open in Ecos Nature Park Ballymena
Excitement has been building over the last number of weeks with work going on behind the scenes, as a local family business prepares to...

Oct 8, 2022
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones 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....


Oct 8, 2022
20 brides lose dresses in Cathedral Buildings fire as Crowdfunder set up
Across Northern Ireland 20 brides' lives have been plunged into chaos as their dresses were caught in the Cathedral Buildings fire in...

Oct 8, 2022
Translink & Stephen Clements Foundation team up to get people talking on World Mental Health Day
Chatty Chairs are popping up in Translink stations to get people talking this World Mental Health Day, marked on Monday 10 October. The...

Oct 7, 2022
The Secret Garden café set to open this month in Ballymena
Excitement has been building over the last number of weeks with work going on behind the scenes, as a local family business prepares to...


Oct 7, 2022
The Gallaher Trust launches university scholarship in partnership with Supporting Communities
TWO Ballymena students are set to begin their studies at Queen’s University, Belfast and Stranmillis University College, this month after...


Oct 7, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary hails green innovation at Wrightbus
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has visited groundbreaking zero-emissions bus company Wrightbus to...


Oct 6, 2022
Asda launches £1 cafe meal deal for over 60s to help with cost of living
Asda has today announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the...


Oct 4, 2022
Co Antrim students report improvement in confidence thanks to Lidl NI Sport for Good programme
Olympic and Paralympic heroes and local sporting legends have teamed up with Lidl Northern Ireland to launch this year’s Sport for Good...


Oct 3, 2022
Ballymena's James Scullion shortlisted for four major awards in two council areas
Ballymena-born and Belfast-based, James Scullion, owner of Rapid Agency, has been shortlisted for four major awards in two different...


Oct 2, 2022
Artemis Technologies unveils world’s most advanced 100% electric passenger ferry
Artemis Technologies has unveiled the world’s most advanced 100% electric foiling fast ferry that will target the global high-speed...


Oct 2, 2022
Poots samples a ‘true gelato’ in Ballyclare
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited True Gelato in Ballyclare, which has received £6,875 from his Department’s Micro Food...

Oct 1, 2022
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEKS' TOP 10... 1. The...


Sep 29, 2022
Four-year project nearing completion promises Primark for Christmas
Following an extensive four-year restoration project, Primark’s newly refurbished flagship store in Belfast will re-open later this year,...


Sep 29, 2022
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Crowned AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland 2022
Northern Ireland’s newest luxury hotel The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, part of Galgorm Collection, was named Hotel of the Year Northern...

Sep 29, 2022
Allister expresses ‘disappointment’ at loss of Nu-Track
North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister has said today that he is 'disappointed' to see Ballymena-based Nu-Track Limited go out of business....


Sep 28, 2022
Protest at gates of Nu-Track in Ballymena after workers lose jobs
A protest is underway today at the gates of Nu-Track, a company based in the Galgorm area of Ballymena, after staff members were told...


Sep 28, 2022
Antrim estate sets out growth plans following six-figure Ulster Bank-backed investment
New 200-seater wedding and conference centre for Hillmount House Based in Drains Bay along the scenic Antrim Coast, Hillmount House, the...


Sep 28, 2022
From shopping boats to floating bridges - Stena Line celebrates 60th Anniversary
Six decades of ambition and commitment have made Stena Line a global leader in ferry shipping Leading ferry company Stena Line celebrates...


Sep 28, 2022
Seasonal campaign returns at local stores bringing timely savings for thousands of shoppers
Thousands of shoppers at SPAR, EUROSPAR, ViVO, ViVOXTRA and ViVO Essentials stores across Northern Ireland will get more value in their...
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