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Man arrested in tobacco and alcohol seizures in Co Antrim
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), have seized what are believed to be illicit...
Jan 23, 2023


Belfast International Airport welcomes £2.3m Levelling Up support from UK Government
Belfast International, part of the VINCI Airports network, has this week welcomed the allocation of £2.3m support through levelling-up...
Jan 22, 2023


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena
Welcome to this weeks' news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEKS' TOP 10... 1....
Jan 22, 2023


ANBC Mayor visits Dunamoy Cottages & Spa to congratulate staff on their recent award
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross recently visited the award winning Dunamoy Cottages and Spa in rural...
Jan 20, 2023


Lloyds Pharmacy announces plans to pull out of Sainsbury’s
Lloyds Pharmacy, a leading community pharmacy and healthcare provider, has undertaken a strategic review of its operations in what it...
Jan 20, 2023


Buta Atwal appointed a Trustee of The Gallaher Trust
FORMER CEO OF Bamford Bus Company, Buta Atwal, has been appointed a trustee of The Gallaher Trust. Having retired from Ballymena based...
Jan 20, 2023


HMRC seize illicit cigarettes & tobacco during local operation
A number of local businesses had a surprise visit last week when officers from HM Revenue & Customs paid a visit to Ballymena, during...
Jan 18, 2023


Heartbroken business owner appeals for help after burglary at beauty salon in Ballymena
A heartbroken businesswoman has appealed to the local community for help after discovering this morning, Monday 16th January, that her...
Jan 16, 2023


New deal sees 30 zero-emission buses from Wrightbus enter service in London
Thirty new zero-emission buses from leading manufacturer Wrightbus will be entering service in London thanks to a new financing deal. The...
Jan 16, 2023


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)...
Jan 14, 2023


New £10m Home Bargains store approved for Mid & East Antrim
Plans for a new £10m retail store and garden centre for Carrickfergus were approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
Jan 13, 2023


Errigal Group reveals plans for £150m investment in business park in Antrim
Errigal Group has this week revealed plans for a £150 million investment to redevelop and extend the Enkalon Business Park in Antrim....
Jan 13, 2023


Trading Standards Service inspections reveal short weight bags of coal
An investigation by the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) has found that short-weight bags of coal may be...
Jan 12, 2023


Chancellor unveils new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for businesses
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector has been confirmed today (9th January), ahead of the current scheme...
Jan 9, 2023


Ballymena optician celebrates successful in-store festive fundraising for local organisations
Specsavers Ballymena spent the festive season raising funds and donating presents to two local charitable initiatives. The team donated a...
Jan 9, 2023


KLM set to increase flights between Belfast and Amsterdam this summer
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to increase its Cityhopper service connecting Belfast and Amsterdam this summer. In a show of confidence...
Jan 8, 2023


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....
Jan 7, 2023


NI council backs calls for legal right for workers to keep their tips
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is to support calls to ensure workers have the legal right to keep their tips. The...
Jan 4, 2023


AMAZING SAM | Ballymena tattooist offers free inkings to cover self harm scars
One of Ballymena’s finest tattooists, Sam McAleese (Coven Tattoo), has launched into 2023 with big-heart and a kindness-filled vision to...
Jan 3, 2023


Ballymena company McBurney Transport sold for £143m
It has been revealed that Ballymena-based haulage company McBurney Transport has been sold to Danish company DFDS for DKK 1.2 billion...
Dec 29, 2022
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