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Infrastructure Minister visits Wrightbus to view progress on journey to Net Zero Public Transport
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon visited Wrightbus today to see the new Zero Emission Buses that are due to start to enter the...
Mar 15, 2022


Taxi fares could be set to rise as Infrastructure Minister announces review
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a review of taxi fares will commence from today, 14 March 2022. Minister Mallon...
Mar 14, 2022


‘The Big Reveal’ - Faith Mission Bookshop opens new chapter with revamp
The team at the Faith Mission store in Ballymena have been busy working on a store revamp and redesign that will open a new chapter for...
Mar 13, 2022


This week’s TOP 10 and Manager’s personal recommendation from Waterstone’s Ballymena
We are delighted to have a new weekly feature bringing you the local Top 10 selling books from Waterstone’s Ballymena alongside the...
Mar 12, 2022


Council teaming up with businesses to roll out vital autism awareness training
Deputy Mayor, Cllr Matthew Armstrong along with Sabrina McMullan of Sainsbury’s. Businesses in Mid and East Antrim are teaming up with...
Mar 12, 2022


Domestic home heating oil retailers and online brokers must honour agreed contracts
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is reminding domestic home heating oil retailers and online brokers of...
Mar 11, 2022


Ballymena is bouncing back for Spring shopping trips!
Pictured are Stephen Reynolds, Ballymena BID Chairperson, Matthew Cole, Scrummies, Stephen Clelland, Nugaleto, Chris & Joanna Robinson,...
Mar 10, 2022


New craft trail tourism experience uncovers ‘hidden gems’ on the Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has today, Wednesday 9 March 2022, launched a new way to explore the stunning scenery of the...
Mar 9, 2022


Co Antrim bakery Ooh & Aah Cookies finds recipe for success
Photographed is ‘Ooh & Aah Cookies’ Founders Barbara-Anne McMullan and Ruth Armstrong at their headquarters in Ballyclare, Co. Antrim....
Mar 8, 2022


London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Wrightbus to see production of zero-emission buses
(L-R) Louise Cheeseman (Director of Buses TFL), John McLeister, (Director of Sales for Wrightbus), London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Buta Atwal...
Mar 7, 2022


Jet2 keeps it in the family on International Women’s Day with Ballymoney mother and daughter team
Ballymoney mother and daughter, Tracey and Loren Brown, who work as Cabin Crew for Jet2.com at Belfast International Airport celebrate...
Mar 7, 2022


City Deal Panel updated on plans for delivery of £98m Co Antrim Advanced Manufacturing Centre
The first Belfast Region City Deal Council Panel meeting following the signing of the ‘Deal’ on 15 December 2021 was hosted by Antrim and...
Mar 6, 2022


Musgrave Group announce over £200,000 donation to support UNICEF’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Musgrave NI has announced the launch of a major fundraising campaign to support people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine. Shoppers in...
Mar 6, 2022


Belfast optician invests £270,000 in business to combat preventable blindness in older people
Ahead of World Glaucoma Week, which runs from March 6-12, Belfast optician, Geoff McConville has revealed an investment of £270,000 into...
Mar 6, 2022


Supermarkets show support for Ukraine and remove Russian products from sale
Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s all have announced moves to provide support to Ukraine after Russia invaded the country last week. Asda and...
Mar 5, 2022


This week’s TOP 10 and Manager’s personal recommendation from Waterstone’s Ballymena
We are delighted to have a new weekly feature bringing you the local Top 10 selling books from Waterstone’s Ballymena alongside the...
Mar 5, 2022


Barr’s butcher Roderick Frew awarded highest butchery honour at London Awards
Roderick Frew, part of the team at Barr’s Butchers in Ballymena, has become one of less than 60 butchers throughout the UK to be awarded...
Mar 4, 2022


Aer Lingus Regional Services from Belfast City to six GB destinations on sale now
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport base later...
Mar 4, 2022


Barr’s new state of the art Butchers and Deli opening early 2023
Barr’s Butchers on Ballymoney Street, Ballymena. One of Ballymena’s oldest butcher shops has revealed exciting expansion plans which will...
Mar 3, 2022


Donnelly Group Foundation opens for applications to make difference in local community
Roisin Donnelly, Spokesperson for Donnelly Group Foundation, welcomes the new round of funding for Donnelly Group Foundation. Donnelly...
Mar 3, 2022
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