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£700,000 resurfacing scheme begins on A2 Coast Road in Ballygally, Larne
Ballygally, County Antrim A significant £700,000 road resurfacing project has commenced along the A2 Coast Road in Ballygally, Larne, as...
Sep 23, 2025


Ballymena Academy netballers shine with Northern Ireland squad selections
(L-R): Faye Pearson, Katie Allen, Poppy Wilson Three talented netball players from Ballymena Academy have earned prestigious...
Sep 23, 2025


Farmers’ Choir strikes up Winter Season with new talent and exciting performances
Musical Director Barkley Thompson with new accompanists Grace Dornan and Roseanna Hunter. The Farmers’ Choir has launched its Winter...
Sep 23, 2025


Co Antrim pet food manufacturer celebrates £1m expansion with new Randalstown facilities
Council’s Steven Norris joins staff from Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd at their new office in Randalstown Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd has...
Sep 23, 2025


Police appeal after theft of 20 sheep in Ballymena as £3,500 reward offered in rural crime probe
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the theft of 20 sheep from land adjacent to the Cromkill Road. The incident...
Sep 22, 2025


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22, 2025


Frew presses UK Government to defend Wrightbus amid growing fears over unfair competition from China
Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...
Sep 22, 2025


Tesco Golden Grant helps Antrim church provide back-to-school kits
This year, the church donated 120 kits in time for the school term, including essential stationery such as pencils, pens, rulers,...
Sep 22, 2025


Man in critical condition after Glenravel Road collision as police seek witnesses
Northern Ireland Air Ambulance in attendance at the collision on Sunday afternoon. The Glenravel Road between Ballymena and Cushendall...
Sep 22, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble
‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble! A rhubarb crumble is a classic for a reason - perfect for this change in weather and delicious with sweet...
Sep 21, 2025


One man hospitalised after single-vehicle crash near Cargan
The scene on Sunday afternoon as emergency service crews responded to a single vehicle collision near Cargan, County Antrim. All images:...
Sep 21, 2025


Restoration Rescue: Ballymena couple revive historic cottages in new BBC Series
The cluster of abandoned cottages dates back to the 1800s. (All images: BBC NI) In a heartwarming journey to preserve Northern Ireland’s...
Sep 21, 2025


TUV leader condemns UK’s recognition of Palestine as “reward for terrorism”
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister, and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer In a strongly worded...
Sep 21, 2025


MLA Jon Burrows confirms Bailey the support dog removed from Magilligan Prison amid welfare concerns
Bailey the dog Bailey, a support dog kept inside HM Prison Magilligan, has been removed from the facility and placed in a temporary home...
Sep 21, 2025


Royal Oak planted in Ballycastle to honour Coronation of King Charles III
All photos: McAuley Multimedia The Ballycastle Branch of the Royal British Legion has planted a Royal Oak at Ballycastle Presbyterian...
Sep 21, 2025


Police appeal for information on missing 73-year-old in Antrim
Police in Antrim have issued an urgent appeal for help in locating 73-year-old Noel Henry Bayne, who was reported missing on Saturday...
Sep 20, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, offers, and storytime fun
Ballymena book lovers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s Ballymena shares its latest Top 10 bestselling books, exciting...
Sep 20, 2025


Burglary: Detectives appeal for information after jewellery and cash stolen
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Chantry Gardens area of Greenisland on Friday evening, 19...
Sep 20, 2025


Man hospitalised after knife wounds in Ballymena street fight
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following a serious incident on Larne Road on Friday evening, in which a man sustained...
Sep 20, 2025


Ballymena man (80) sadly dies following three-vehicle collision
80-year-old Robert Russell Bamber (Roy) An 80-year-old man has sadly died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena,...
Sep 20, 2025
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