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Jamieson raises alarm over bail disparity between Ballymena and Londonderry disorder
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson has called for urgent clarification from the Chief Constable and the Director of Public...
Jun 21
Historic Clough Cemetery extension completed, securing burial space for 50 years
The project team and landowners joined the outgoing Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; L-R, Kieran Murray, Adman,...
Jun 20
Ballymena pupils celebrate inspirational educators in ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition!
Teachers across Ballymena have been celebrated in heartfelt style this week as pupils honoured their favourite educators through the...
Jun 20
Community Rescue Service leads multi-day search operations across Belfast and beyond
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) teams have carried out an extensive series of coordinated search and rescue operations across multiple...
Jun 20
TUV calls for Civil Service to acknowledge staff concerns over Pride participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure has urged the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to address the concerns of employees who have...
Jun 19
One in four council defibrillators inaccessible to public in Mid and East Antrim, report reveals
Just three-quarters of defibrillators owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are publicly available, a report to councillors said....
Jun 19
£750,000 funding boost for musicians as Minister Lyons launches Musical Instruments Programme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with musicians, band members and schoolchildren who have benefitted from the Musical...
Jun 19
Pride and Prejudice comes to life as Theatre in the Park Returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus
A much-loved summer tradition is set to return this August as Theatre in the Park once again graces the green spaces of Ballymena and...
Jun 19
Countdown is on to Twelfth of July 2025: A celebration of heritage and community
Ballymena, affectionately known as the City of the Seven Towers, is poised to host one of Northern Ireland’s much celebrated cultural...
Jun 18
Ballymena primary schools receive sports day boost from McKillop’s SPAR
Eamonn McKillop with Kirkinriola Primary School pupils at their sports day. Three local primary schools in Ballymena have received a...
Jun 18
Experience Day at Dogs Trust Ballymena promises pawsome fun and insight
Buddy, who is waiting to meet his new family at Dogs Trust Ballymena. Dog lovers are invited to go behind the scenes at Dogs Trust...
Jun 18
Northern Regional College shortlisted for five OCN NI Learning Endeavour Awards 2025
Ian Forsythe has been named as a finalist in the Inspiring Tutor of the Year category at the OCN NI Learning Endeavour Awards 2025...
Jun 18
PEACEPLUS delivers big wins for Antrim: Skate park among highlights
A new skate park has been earmarked for Antrim through the next phase of PEACEPLUS funding. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
Jun 17
Dairy Council’s Food & Fitness brings learning and laughter to Rathlin Island
(L-R) Food & Fitness team member Chloe Treanor, St. Mary's pupil Saorlaith Molloy-Teggart, Sara McCullough and Cabhan McCurdy. The Dairy...
Jun 17
Stagecoach unveils new Wrightbus electric Macmillan Bus, continuing legacy of support for cancer care
The new electric Macmillan Cancer Support bus, built by Wrightbus and operated by Stagecoach London A new electric Macmillan Cancer...
Jun 17
Police confirm 31 arrests in wake of “racially-motivated” disorder across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that 31 individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of...
Jun 17
Councillor calls for darts triumph to be celebrated after Josh Rock’s World Cup glory
A local councillor has called for civic celebrations to honour Broughshane native Josh Rock following Northern Ireland’s historic win at...
Jun 17
Mayor praises Mid and East Antrim’s honourees in King’s Birthday Awards
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has warmly...
Jun 16
Stormont accused of ‘fuelling the fire’ by refusing to debate migration issues
A Northern Ireland MLA has strongly criticised the Stormont Assembly for failing to address public concerns around undocumented...
Jun 16
Ballymena pupils score once-in-a-lifetime training session with British & Irish Lions
The rugby team from Moorfields Primary School who have been selected to join the British & Irish Lions at the Aviva Stadium for a...
Jun 16
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