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Specsavers Ballymena sponsor Big C Foundation wheelchair
Specsavers Ballymena has become one of the first sponsors of The Big C Foundation’s fundraising drive to have their wheelchair purchased...
Mar 5, 2023


Translink wins ‘Rail Team of the Year’ at national Rail Business Awards
Translink has scooped the “Rail Team of the Year” award at the prestigious Rail Business Awards 2023, the national awards for the UK rail...
Mar 4, 2023


Translink, IFA and Ulster GAA team-up to launch Play It Safe campaign
Northern Ireland’s public transport provider, Translink, has announced a new safety initiative in partnership with local sporting...
Mar 3, 2023


Hovis strike action suspended after management make improved pay offer
Strike action planned by workers at Hovis’ Belfast plant which was scheduled to commence at 6am on Sunday March 5th has been suspended...
Mar 2, 2023


£25m Wrightbus boost as government invests in zero-emission public transport
Ballymena-based Wrightbus has received a £25.3m boost with the government announcing today, Thursday 2 March, that it is to back the...
Mar 2, 2023


Carnlough’s Londonderry Arms Hotel for sale
The Londonderry Arms Hotel in Carnlough, Co Antrim, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established and best-known hotels, has been placed...
Mar 1, 2023


Union warns strike is likely to impact bread supplies on shelves across Northern Ireland
Workers of Unite the Union have voted by a margin of more than 95% for strike action in pursuit of a cost of living pay increase at...
Feb 28, 2023


Aer Lingus Regional strengthens Belfast schedule with new service to the Isle of Man
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services announces a new service linking Belfast City with the Isle of Man....
Feb 28, 2023


Belfast Harbour to welcome 170 cruise calls in 2023
As the cruise industry in Northern Ireland continues to provide a welcome boost to the economy, the number of ships expected this season...
Feb 27, 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....
Feb 26, 2023


Popular MEA eatery to offer “unique country chic weddings” after council go-ahead
Billy Andy’s Restaurant and Bar outside Larne has been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council as a wedding venue. The...
Feb 23, 2023


Belfast City Airport premium lounge to receive £1.2M facelift
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has announced a major refurbishment of the lounge at Belfast City Airport with a total...
Feb 23, 2023


Stephens Catering Equipment clinches Silver at a Innovation Awards
Stephen’s Catering Equipment, Ireland’s largest and longest established catering and food service equipment company, based in Ballymena,...
Feb 22, 2023


easyJet celebrates flying 70 million passengers from Belfast International
easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has today celebrated carrying 70million passengers to and from Belfast International...
Feb 22, 2023


Limits introduced as supermarkets face issues with supply of some fruit and veg
Asda have announced limits on the purchase of some fresh produce in stores across the United Kingdom. The supermarket chain implemented...
Feb 21, 2023


PRIME time as KSI & Logan Paul drink arrives at Sainsbury’s in Ballymena and it’s only £2
It's the drink that has been taking the United Kingdom by storm and has recently been sold at inflated prices across Northern Ireland,...
Feb 21, 2023


Man arrested on suspicion of attempted theft in Ballymena
Police have arrested a 20 year old man on suspicion of attempted theft, following an incident in the Broughshane Street area of...
Feb 21, 2023


Nicholl Oils teams up with Everun to create NI’s largest EV charging network
Northern Ireland renewables experts Everun are joining forces with Nicholl Oils to develop the country’s largest electric vehicle...
Feb 20, 2023


Young Ballymena baker turns passion for cakes and coffee into successful local café
A Ballymena baker has turned her passion for cakes and coffees into a thriving local café, The Ticket Bakehouse in Cullybackey, thanks to...
Feb 19, 2023


Plans continue to advance for new 24-hour Go filling station in Ballymena
Plans continue to advance for the new unattended 24-hour filling station to be constructed on the Larne Road Link, Ballymena. Approved by...
Feb 18, 2023
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