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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 WEEKS TOP 10… 1. Worlds...
May 28, 2022


Wrightbus lands German deal for up to 60 hydrogen buses
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced a second international zero-emission bus deal in a fortnight that will see it ship...
May 27, 2022


Artemis Technologies continue to advance innovation and green growth in NI
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA have visited Artemis Technologies in Belfast. At the visit, the...
May 27, 2022


MEA Mayor welcomes the creation of 120 jobs at new McDonald’s in Larne
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim has welcomed the creation of 120 jobs at the new McDonald’s restaurant in Larne. The dual lane...
May 26, 2022


Owners of popular Ballymena businesses plans for licensed restaurant in Kells
A proposal has been lodged to turn a historic vacant public bar in Kells, Ballymena into a licensed restaurant. Plans were lodged in...
May 24, 2022


Castle Mall Antrim welcomes new anchor tenant following £2M investment
A new anchor tenant has been announced for Antrim Town’s Castle Mall, the first significant investment in the scheme, following its...
May 24, 2022


Cheltenham comes to Ballymena for cancer charity fundraiser
The Cheltenham Festival arrived in Ballymena in recent weeks as the Smithfield Arms hosted a night at the races, raising an incredible...
May 22, 2022


Ballymena student walks away with £10,000 from the QUB Dragons’ Den
Queen’s Students’ Union recently held its QUB Dragons’ Den competition final in the historic Ormeau Baths, where three students bagged a...
May 22, 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 ...
May 21, 2022


‘Bigger and better’ - the vision of the Corner Bakery at the heart of town and community
Ballymena bakery and cafe owner, Peter Nixon, is cementing the Corner Bakery‘s position as one of the town’s top eateries, with expansion...
May 21, 2022


DESIGN FIRE EAT | Fireaway Pizza set to open in Ballymena
Ballymena is set to have a new eatery in the coming weeks with the arrival of Fireaway Pizza, opening on Church Street in the town. The...
May 20, 2022


Broughshane beauty business recognised at NI Beauty Excellence Award
Jade Holistics & Skincare in Broughshane has taken home the highly commended title in the Beauty & Skincare Salon to Watch category at...
May 19, 2022


Hillstown Farm Shop announces closure of cafe
Hillstown Farm Shop has announced the closure of it’s popular on-site cafe, on the Glebe Road, Randalstown. In a statement released on...
May 19, 2022


Nine Ulster Bank branches marked for closure
Ulster Bank had announced the closure of nine branches across Northern Ireland. The branches impacted by the announcement are: Larne,...
May 19, 2022


Planners consider glamping site to promote 'food tourism' in Randalstown
A planning application for a proposed glamping site in Randalstown was deferred at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
May 18, 2022


New Loganair Edinburgh service takes to the skies
There were ‘bonnie’ celebrations aplenty at City of Derry Airport today, Tuesday 17th May, for the launch of Loganair’s inaugural service...
May 17, 2022


Green light for new hotel at former Fort Royal site in Ballymena
A planning application for a new hotel outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 17, 2022


Translink strike action suspended after last minute talks
The GMB Union, representing Translink staff, has announced that industrial action that threatened to “shut down all bus services” across...
May 16, 2022


Mayor drops in for a cuppa at the Craftea Room in Larne
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor William McCaughey has paid a visit to one of the Borough’s newest businesses – The Craftea Room...
May 15, 2022


Jans Group on track to recruit over 200 staff by June 2022
FOLLOWING the announcement of a £50 million growth plan last year and the recruitment of 150 staff by June 2022, the Jans Group based in...
May 15, 2022
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