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Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16


MEA Council approves village link path to boost local walkways and heritage access
The River Maine that runs between Galgorm and Gracehill, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
May 16


John Walker: Visionary Ballymena businessman and founder of Magell dies, leaving a lasting legacy
Ballymena businessman John Walker The much-respected Ballymena man, John Walker, visionary founder of leading investment and development...
May 16


PSNI: ‘Stalking will not be tolerated’ as Coleraine man charged
Police in Northern Ireland have issued a renewed call for public vigilance against stalking, as a 34-year-old man has been charged...
May 16


Northern Ireland’s newest World Heritage Site presented with official UNESCO Certificates
(L-R): Mid and East Antrim Borough Council team pic – left to right: Ross Hickey, Arts & Culture Manager, Jonathan McGrandle, Acting...
May 16


Autism prevalence among school-aged children in NI reaches 5.9%, Department of Health reports
The Department of Health has today (Thursday 15th May) released its annual report, The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers...
May 15


Future of NI farming: Young farmers call for reform at Balmoral Show
Representatives from the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster with Members of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and...
May 15


ASCERT warns Northern Ireland teens against using alcohol and drugs to cope with exam stress
As exam season grips students across Northern Ireland, leading harm reduction charity ASCERT has issued a stark warning to young people...
May 15


Planning permission granted for social housing in Clough despite local objections
Planning permission for new social housing outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 15


RNLI Lifeguard rescues surfer from rip current at Portrush East Strand
RNLI Lifeguard Anna Wright Photo: Michael Jess A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguard came to the aid of a surfer caught...
May 15


Choice Housing and Rio Ferdinand Foundation launch youth empowerment programme in Ballymena
Darryl Forsythe and Sarah Millar from the Rio Ferdinand Foundation (RFF) pictured with participants Lilee-Grace Gourley (left) and...
May 15


Ribbon cut on exciting new inclusive play park at Fisherwick, Ballymena
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, was joined by local elected members, Council officers, the play park designers,...
May 15


Northern Ireland farmer champions Harry Ferguson’s enduring legacy with museum campaign
Castlederg farmer Stevan Patterson with his Ford-Ferguson tractor. As the 156th Balmoral Show takes centre stage this week, farming in...
May 15


Rathlin Sound Festival 2025 returns to the Antrim Coast with 10-day cultural celebration!
Scenes from Rathlin Maritime Festival 2024 Photos: Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council The Causeway Coast and Glens Council’s Events...
May 14


Minister Liz Kimmins visits Rathlin Island, praises green energy vision and community-led initiatives
Minister Kimmins is pictured with representatives from the Rathlin Development and Community Association, The Future Island-Island...
May 14


Children’s Commissioner Chris Quinn brings children’s rights exhibition to Ballymena
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Chris Quinn The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young...
May 14


Farmers’ Choir delights full house at The Braid, Ballymena
Members of The Farmers’ Choir who performed at a packed Braid, in Ballymena The Farmers’ Choir brought music, joy and a powerful sense of...
May 14


RNLI issues vital water safety advice as sunny spell continues in Northern Ireland
With temperatures soaring and a sunny spell expected to stretch into the weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is...
May 14


Ballymena flat linked to murder of Chloe Mitchell set for demolition, confirms Housing Executive
The shuttered up James Street flat, and pictured, Chloe Mitchell who was murdered in the property. The Housing Executive has confirmed...
May 14


Craigywarren Vintage Rally returns with classic vehicles, family fun, and entertainment!
The much-loved Craigywarren Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day is set to make its return on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June, promising...
May 13
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