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Bob & Berts set to open 30th store with plans for further expansion
Independent coffee shop chain Bob & Berts has announced plans to open up to six new stores this year, taking its total footprint to more...
Apr 17, 2023


No ‘silo mindset’ here - plans for tourist accommodation in Randalstown countryside
One farmer's ingenuity and plans to diversify by offering tourist accommodation with a difference in Randalstown is set to be considered...
Apr 16, 2023


TOP 10 - All the latest news from Waterstone’s 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....
Apr 15, 2023


Top accountancy prize for Kilrea’s Ciara Morren
The Danske Bank Accountancy Award was recently presented to Ciara Morren at Danske Bank’s headquarters in Belfast. Ciara, who is a Senior...
Apr 11, 2023


Sweet! Plans revealed for ‘Bakery and Cake Factory’ in Ballymena
After years of baking buns and building brand one of Ballymena's top bakeries is ready for a bigger slice of the pie with plans submitted...
Apr 10, 2023


“A dear breakfast” – Ulster Fry costs soar in last 12 months!
A firm favourite across Northern Ireland, the traditional Ulster Fry has become a lot more expensive with prices soaring over the last 12...
Apr 6, 2023


Waterfront venue rebrands to support official opening
After months of redevelopment, Belfast’s famous waterfront venue is officially open for business with an enhanced food and drink offering...
Apr 6, 2023


Innovation business programme marks success in Ballymena
A host of new local micro businesses has successfully grown and developed their companies as a result of a programme designed by the...
Apr 5, 2023


Multi million pound investment in Co Antrim by Heron Bros Ltd gets planning approval
Plans for a new multi-million pound storage and distribution facility at Nutts Corner for award-winning construction and property...
Apr 5, 2023


Flights to Newquay take off from Belfast City Airport
The first Aer Lingus Regional service to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay Cornwall has taken off from George Best Belfast City...
Apr 3, 2023


Local schools ‘net’ sports pack from Moy Park
Leading food company Moy Park has donated 10 sports packs to local schools in Ballymena. The schools received a combination of football,...
Apr 3, 2023


FREE Heineken® pints for ‘appy’ sport fans!
Sport fans all over the province can get their hands on a free pint of Heineken® using the FANZO app in its first ever NI only campaign....
Apr 2, 2023


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s 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....
Apr 2, 2023


Dualling A77/A75 Would Bring £5bn Benefits to Scotland, Northern Ireland and England
Dualling the A77/A75 trunk roads linking Scotland and England with Northern Ireland would bring £5bn of “positive benefits” to the UK...
Apr 2, 2023


Asda extends its Kids £1 café meal deal and adds more healthier options
Asda has announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals have been refreshed with a more nutritionally balanced...
Apr 1, 2023


MADE UP IN BELFAST | Docu-reality show with the team at BPerfect Cosmetics
Made Up In Belfast – the new docu-reality show from BBC Three and BBC NI beginning this month! The 10-part series unveils the lives,...
Mar 31, 2023


Arriva London set to welcome 50 new Wrightbus zero emission buses built in Ballymena
Arriva London is proud to welcome 50 new zero emission electric vehicles into operation this year, further ensuring their pledge to...
Mar 31, 2023


Green light for tourist accommodation at former Red Door Tea Room in Ballintoy
Planning permission has been granted for new tourist accommodation in Ballintoy. The application is for the change of use of an existing...
Mar 31, 2023


Ryanair welcomes 50% cut to Air Passenger Duty by UK Gov but calls for further action
Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 airline, today (31 March) announced that it has responded to the UK Govt’s 50% cut to Air Passenger Duty (APD) for...
Mar 31, 2023


Belfast City Airport and Loganair celebrate 40 years of flying together
Celebrations have taken place to mark the 40th anniversary of Loganair’s first flight from Belfast City Airport. As the first airline to...
Mar 31, 2023
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