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Court fines Moy Park over environmental failings at Larne Road facility in Ballymena
Moy Park Limited has been fined £4,000 at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court following a series of environmental breaches at its facility on...
Jul 23


Nando’s spices up summer with 20% discount for 12–18-year-olds
Young food fans are in for a sizzling treat this summer as Nando’s announces a brand-new discount exclusively for 12 to 18-year-olds —...
Jul 23


AgriSearch urges rethink on NAP proposal amid billions in potential agri-food losses
Jason Rankin, AgriSearch Strategy Manager, Sean Kane, AgriSearch Operations Manager and Professor Gerry Boyle, AgriSearch Chair. A newly...
Jul 23


Sound Bites Festival set to bring a buzz to The Junction with free day of food, music and family fun
Traders set for Sound Bites Festival The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim will come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of...
Jul 23


Wrightbus reveals long-awaited 6x2 zero-emission bus with global rollout on the horizon
Jean-Marc Gales, Company CEO, with the new 6x2. After two years in development, Wrightbus has today unveiled its much-anticipated 6x2...
Jul 18


Galgorm Collection announces £30m Championship Links Golf Course – NI’s first in over a century
Galgorm Collection unveils plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years in £30m investment ...
Jul 18


US Consul General visits Wrightbus in Ballymena to see UK’s leading green bus manufacturer first-hand
The United States Consul General, James Applegate, recently paid a visit to Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus, following an...
Jul 17


M&S Sparks loyalty scheme returns with birthday treats, free coffee, and staff discounts
Marks & Spencer relaunches Sparks rewards with 1.8 million birthday surprises, the return of its Coffee Stamp scheme, and expanded...
Jul 17


Public land, private interests? Calls grow for Council to pause controversial Ballee sale
Legal and planning concerns surrounding the controversial sale of Ballee Playing Fields continue to escalate, as Raceview Karting owner...
Jul 16


Savannah Bracewell named one of UK travel industry’s Top 30 Under 30
Ballymena native, Savannah Bracewell, joins elite list of Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders for 2025 Savannah Bracewell from Ballymena, County...
Jul 16


Chinese Consul General welcomed to Mid and East Antrim for strategic investment visit
(L-R): Jonathan McGrandle (Acting Director of Development & Regeneration & Strategic Projects); Mayor Cllr Jackson Minford; Consul...
Jul 14


Sponsors rev up for Armoy Road Races return this July
Hilton Car Sales also provides the Clerk of the Course car for the races. Owner, Andy Hilton is pictured handing over the keys to William...
Jul 12


Hearts across continents: Ballymena students build hope and community in rural Ghana
The St Louis students pictured before leaving Accra Fourteen Year 13 students and five staff from St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena,...
Jul 11


Wrightbus strengthens global customer support with senior appointment
Graham Hamlyn, Wrightbus Director of Global Technical Customer Support Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the...
Jul 10


The Open Camping Village set to welcome record numbers at Royal Portrush with boost to local economy
Eimear Hone, Major Events Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland pictured with Tom Critchley, Camp Leader, at this year’s Open camping...
Jul 10


Support local: High Street Heroes NI 2025 voting opens for Mid and East Antrim businesses
(L-R) Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts; Roy Smyth, Chairperson at Ballymena BID and Tom Wiggins, Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and...
Jul 9


Budding entrepreneurs find confidence and careers through Go Succeed Tourism Academy in MEA
(From left) Kelli McRoberts Carrickfergus Enterprise; Simon White; Helen Kane; Elizabeth Skillen; Maggie Binnie; Fiona Lauder; Helen...
Jul 9


‘Tone deaf’ care home plan for Stormont Hotel faces opposition from local residents
A planning application to transform the Stormont Hotel in East Belfast into a care home has been described as “tone deaf” and “the...
Jul 8


Habitat ReStore and Dougies Goodies partner to create employment opportunities in Ballymena
Adam and Emily have now secured permanent employment in Dougies Ballymena premises (l-r) Isobel Kerr, ReStore Ballymena manager, Adam...
Jul 8


Police appeal for information after quad bike, trailers and cash stolen in Ballymena burglary
Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary at a business premises in the Moorfields area of Ballymena. The...
Jul 8
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