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NI Fire & Rescue Service responds to series of overnight fires in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was stretched across Ballymena overnight as crews responded to a series of serious...
Jun 10


PSNI condemns racially motivated violence in Ballymena as 15 officers injured in night of disorder
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has strongly condemned a night of racially motivated disorder in Ballymena on Monday, 9th...
Jun 10


Ballymena Academy pupils celebrated for volunteering excellence at Volunteer Now Awards
In a special ceremony held at Ballymena Academy last week, Education Minister Paul Givan presented Year 13 pupils with prestigious...
Jun 10


Ballymena’s Connor Martin of The JAQ Group named Young Business Leader of the Year 2025
Connor Martin, founder and managing director of local company, The JAQ Group has been awarded the accolade of Young Business Leader of...
Jun 10


Housing Executive honours Ballymena volunteer Chris Bowyer during Volunteers Week
Chris Bowyer, Chairperson of Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group, was recognised by the Housing Executive during Volunteers Week....
Jun 9


Communities Minister welcomes u-turn on winter fuel payment restrictions
Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a major policy reversal by the UK government which reinstates broader...
Jun 9


Council meeting postponed amid Ballymena sexual assault concerns
Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott A full meeting of the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council which was due to take place on Monday...
Jun 9


TUV MLA Timothy Gaston warns of widening division in immigration debate
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston speaking this afternoon in a video statement. Video below. TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has...
Jun 9


Polska społeczność stanie „ramię w ramię” z Ballymeną po ostatnich wydarzeniach
Wiadomość od polskiej społeczności w Ballymenie (Message in English below) Drodzy Rodacy, Drodzy Sąsiedzi, Drodzy Ludzie Dobrej Woli, Ten...
Jun 9


Co Antrim marathoner Paul Quinn to run AJ Bell Great North Run for Alzheimer’s UK
Ballycastle’s athlete and long-time Springwell Running Club member Paul Quinn County Antrim athlete and long-time Springwell Running Club...
Jun 9


Communities Minister calls for early state pension access for terminally ill
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has called on the UK Government to implement urgent reform allowing individuals diagnosed with a...
Jun 9


TUV leaders speak out after Ballymena sexual assault as victim’s father urges community support
Inset: TUV Party Leader Jim Allister MP, and Timothy Gaston MLA TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston have spoken out...
Jun 9


Legal wrangle over detained dog Max prompts transparency questions at city council
Max the dog Confidential ‘legal advice’ on a suspect Pit Bull is to be shown to a councillor amid a controversial court case on the...
Jun 8


Cullybackey’s Miriam McIlvenna honoured with Girlguiding Ulster’s highest volunteer award
Local woman Miriam McIlvenna being presented with her Ivy Award by Girlguiding Ulster Chief Commissioner Debbie and County Commissioner...
Jun 8


Hospice Hockey scores big for charity with over £109,000 raised for Northern Ireland Hospice
Team Horizon and Team Somerton celebrating on the ice at The SSE Arena, Belfast. A sell-out crowd, star-studded line-up, and an...
Jun 8


CAFRE Greenmount students celebrate in style at annual formal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students Estelle McIlwaine (Ballymena) , Kate McShane (Newry), Kirsty Muldoon (Armagh) and Lucy...
Jun 7


Robin Swann wins commitment for NI input on new UK medicine laws
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has this week secured a promise from the UK Government that health leaders in Northern Ireland will be...
Jun 7


Education Minister opens new facilities at Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan was warmly welcomed to Kirkinriola Primary School on Wednesday, June 4, to officially...
Jun 7


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7


Inspiring Ballymena woman recognised for nearly 800 hours of voluntary service at home and abroad
Maria Goldring who achieved an outstanding 779 hours of volunteering across her time as a student at St Mary's University College. Marc...
Jun 6
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