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Ballymena retreat for disabled children gets planning approval
A CGI of the proposed Love Hope and Faith charity retreat for disabled children located at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena A proposed...
Aug 5, 2025


McGuigan pushes Gaza treatment plan; Kyle accuses First Minister of ignoring local needs
(L-R) Sinn Féin’s MLA for North Antrim Philip McGuigan, and TUV’s party chairman Allister Kyle Sinn Féin’s Philip McGuigan has urged...
Aug 5, 2025


20-acre solar farm approved for Ballymena countryside
Aerial view of proposed solar farm in Ballymena Planning permission for a solar farm outside Ballymena has been approved by Mid and East...
Aug 5, 2025


‘Little Learners’ thrive at Ballymena and Antrim SureStart
Tiaamii Children flourish through messy play and outdoor learning at Action for Children’s SureStart programme Toddlers across Ballymena...
Aug 5, 2025


Jon Burrows MLA hails Cranswick Ballymena’s role in major UK pork trade deal
Inset: UUP North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena has been given the green light to export pork to Mexico, in...
Aug 5, 2025


Hillmount brings £1.5m investment and new jobs to Carrickfergus with Danske Bank support
Geoffrey Wilson, Senior Business Manager at Danske Bank and Alan Mercer, Partner at Hillmount pictured at Hillmount Carrick One of...
Aug 5, 2025


Gobbins repair work approved as Council reaffirms long-term commitment to coastal gem
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has approved essential repair works at The Gobbins cliff path following significant rockfall damage...
Aug 5, 2025


Medical Admin Academy returns after successful pilot – limited places now open for September intake
Are you considering a career in general practice administration? A free training opportunity designed to support entry into the...
Aug 4, 2025


Bingo, beats and big hearts: Ballymena’s music bonanza raises over £15,700 for Marie Curie
All images: David Doherty More than £15,700 — and counting — has been raised for Marie Curie End of Life Care following a sensational...
Aug 4, 2025


Mid & East Antrim to host first-ever Black Desert NI Legends Golf Tour at Galgorm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, joins Galgorm Golf Club’s Director of Golf, Ross Oliver as they tee up for this...
Aug 4, 2025


Frew welcomes NI Water’s decision to delay Ballycastle works until after August’s Ould Lammas Fair
Businesses relieved as infrastructure work is postponed until after peak tourism season and Ould Lammas Fair Paul Frew MLA has welcomed a...
Aug 4, 2025


Former police officer Jon Burrows begins new chapter at Stormont
New UUP MLA for North Antrim, Jon Burrows, signed the Roll of Members today in the presence of Deputy Speaker Blair and the Clerk / Chief...
Aug 4, 2025


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4, 2025


£445,000 resurfacing scheme underway on Ballyclare’s Doagh Road
Doagh Road in Ballyclare to benefit from major resurfacing works as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announces £445k investment A...
Aug 4, 2025


Larne RNLI issues coastal warning as Storm Floris forecast to bring up to 85mph winds
As Storm Floris lashes parts of the UK with wind speeds reaching up to 85mph, Larne RNLI has issued a stark safety warning to the public,...
Aug 4, 2025


Dogs face new restrictions in Antrim and Newtownabbey borough under Council proposals
A public consultation will commence was launched recently on a proposed change to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Dog Control...
Aug 3, 2025


Larne Leisure Centre arson disrupts MEAqua plans and projected income growth
Larne Leisure Centre following an arson attack at the front entrance of the facility The financial impact of an arson attack on Larne...
Aug 3, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 2 August 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Aug 2, 2025


Alliance pays tribute to former local councillor David Reid, 35, after brave cancer battle
Passed away: Former Alliance Councillor David Reid Alliance Party representatives have paid heartfelt tributes to former Mid and East...
Aug 2, 2025


Peatland, biodiversity and hill farming united at Glenwherry Upland Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc will jointly host a major Upland Open Day at Glenwherry Hill...
Aug 2, 2025
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