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Local budding artists design jobs for the future
Carrickfergus based social enterprise Carrickfergus Enterprise are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year. Based at Meadowbank...
Jun 29, 2022


£15,000 goes to local community organisations thanks to SPAR NI scheme
Two community organisations have been announced as the recipients of two substantial grants, injecting much needed funding for their...
Jun 29, 2022


Donnelly Group reports increased £5.9m profit despite industry challenges
Donnelly Group, Northern Ireland’s leading independent motor retailer has reported a pre-tax profit of £5.9m according to the latest...
Jun 29, 2022


Henderson Foodservice reveals first of new £1.9 million delivery fleet
Henderson Foodservice has invested £1.9 million as part of their 2022 Fleet Replacement Scheme to bring 18 new fuel-efficient delivery...
Jun 29, 2022


Randox announces new high street clinics as part of national roll-out
Antrim-based diagnostic testing giant Randox Laboratories is increasing its number of high street clinics in Northern Ireland using the...
Jun 26, 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. It...
Jun 25, 2022


Lidl NI invests £269,000 into staff, charities and local community groups
Lidl Northern Ireland, the region’s fastest-growing supermarket retailer, has contributed more than £269,000 into local charities and...
Jun 24, 2022


Ballymena business named Rising Star at NI StartUp Award Finals
Ballymena-based startup Cubefun has been named as the Rising Star at the Northern Ireland Final of the StartUp Awards National Series....
Jun 24, 2022


Building the manufacturing skills pipeline as students take tour of Kilwaughter Minerals
Pupils from Larne High School alongside the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, had the opportunity to learn about local firm,...
Jun 22, 2022


Diageo confirms major expansion plans at its site in Co Antrim
Drinks giant Diageo has confirmed plans for a major extension on a 17-acre site at its Newtownabbey-based operation in Mallusk. The...
Jun 21, 2022


NI Water helps community charity Action for Children in Ballymena
A team of handy helpers from NI Water recently paid a visit to Action for Children in Ballymena, at the Ballykeel Children’s Centre to...
Jun 20, 2022


Firmus Energy collaborates to develop outdoor learning space for special school in Antrim
Local natural gas company Firmus Energy, working with their principal contractor Kier Group have collaborated with a number of local...
Jun 20, 2022


Tullyglass Hotel raises a glass to a £2M refurbishment and new McAllister’s Whiskey Lounge
Marking a heritage spanning over 150 years, one of Ballymena’s best-loved hotel venues has recently unveiled £2million of refurbishments...
Jun 20, 2022


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena – 18 June 2022
Welcome to the weekly news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena. THIS WEEK’S TOP 10… 1....
Jun 18, 2022


Red door shuts for last time as popular Co Antrim cafe announces closure
The owners of The Red Door Tea Room has this afternoon announced “with heavy hearts” that it is to close. The perfect pit stop for many...
Jun 17, 2022


Exciting expansion plans announced at Iron’s Home Bakery
One of Ballymena’s favourite bakery shops has announced exciting expansion plans for its Harryville premises. Irons Home Bakery is...
Jun 16, 2022


Minister for Investment “delighted” as Wrightbus success continues with international deals
Minister for Investment Lord Grimstone has visited leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus just days after the Northern Ireland firm announced...
Jun 16, 2022


Boost Drinks teams up with Ireland’s largest waterpark in Kilrea to launch new flavour
As the summer swings into action, Boost Drinks, the owner of Northern Ireland’s best-selling soft drink within the local convenience...
Jun 16, 2022


New Ulster Bank £50 note goes into circulation
A new £50 bank went into circulation today (Wednesday 15th June 2022). Ulster Bank’s new polymer £50 note is the latest in a series of...
Jun 15, 2022


Three local beauty businesses pick up top awards at NI Hair and Beauty Awards 2022
Three local beauty businesses lifted top accolades at a prestigious awards ceremony hosted in the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Sunday night...
Jun 13, 2022
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