top of page

NEWS


Four Star Pizza targets Co Antrim as possible location for new stores
FOUR STAR PIZZA’S new CEO Colin Hughes has named Co Antrim as a possible location for a number of new stores to be opened by the company...
Aug 1, 2022


Belfast International Airport welcomes apprentices
Timothy Carson, Matthew Morgan, Joshua Willis Belfast International Airport, member of the VINCI Airports network, has welcomed new...
Aug 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 WEEK’S TOP 10… 1. Where...
Jul 30, 2022


Spending power of NI families falls below £100 for the first time since 2017
The discretionary spending power of the average Northern Ireland family dropped below £100, for the first time since 2017, to £93.50 per...
Jul 30, 2022


Appeal for information after attempted burglary at bakery in Ballymena
A Ballymena business owner has appealed for information after discovering damage caused by an attempted break-in at their Broughshane...
Jul 29, 2022


Co Antrim’s Hagan Homes fund salary of NI Hospice Community Palliative Care Nurse
Ballyclare-based homebuilder Hagan Homes has pledged to donate a further £165,000, over a five-year period, to the Northern Ireland...
Jul 28, 2022


Iceland expands Uber Eats delivery service in NI
Top grocery retail brand Iceland has announced an expansion with Uber Eats to offer speedy delivery for customers using the app to order...
Jul 28, 2022


Wrightbus staff form Guard of Honour in tribute to founder Sir William Wright
Hundreds of Wrightbus employees formed a guard of honour outside the Ballymena factory in tribute to Sir William Wright, whose funeral...
Jul 27, 2022


Adventure is just the ticket to a fun-filled family summer with Translink
Translink is helping families reawaken their sense of adventure this summer by encouraging households to explore the many amazing...
Jul 26, 2022


New outdoor spaces to bring 'town centre oasis' to Mid and East Antrim
A newly installed parklet outside Juliano’s, Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has installed four bespoke outdoor seating...
Jul 25, 2022


Wrightbus boss Jo Bamford praises legacy of Sir William Wright
Wrightbus boss Jo Bamford today praised the legacy of Sir William Wright, who has died at the age of 94, saying he created the platform...
Jul 25, 2022


MEA Mayor & Deputy Mayor pay tribute to inspirational pioneer Sir William Wright
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, has expressed his condolences following the death of Wrightbus founder, Sir...
Jul 24, 2022


Sad news of the passing of Wrightbus founder Sir William Wright
Much respected Ballymena man Sir William Wright has passed away in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 24 July. It is understood Sir...
Jul 24, 2022


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena
Welcome to the weekly news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK’S TOP 10… 1. Bumble...
Jul 23, 2022


Retailers impacted as NI Water commences pipelaying work on busy Ballymena street
Broughshane Street on Thursday morning. A number of retailers are expecting an impact on trade as Northern Ireland Water commenced a...
Jul 21, 2022


Plans revealed for self-catering tourist accommodation proposal in Broughshane
Plans have been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a local tourist accommodation complex, comprising five self-catering...
Jul 20, 2022


Expansion plans revealed for ReStore Ballymena
Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland has submitted a planning application to extend its ReStore premises in Ballymena, based in the...
Jul 19, 2022


Summer gets off to a good start for local shopper thanks to £7K giveaway
County Antrim man Hugh Quinn has been named as one of the lucky winners of an exciting giveaway which took place throughout June....
Jul 19, 2022


Danske Bank announces plans to hire 20 apprentices in 2022
Ryan McDowell, who completed the Danske Futures Programme this year and is now Assistant Branch Manager of the Bank’s Ballymena branch....
Jul 19, 2022


Mid and East Antrim Innovation Partnership launch FREE innovative business workshops
Pictured with Deputy Mayor Beth Adger MBE is event speakers Jacqueline McCann, Andy McDonald Catalyst, Barbara Orr Innovate UK Edge and...
Jul 18, 2022
bottom of page





