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“Exceptional individual” – Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA
Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has confirmed that Jon Burrows has been appointed as the new...
Jul 29, 2025


‘Roads to International Airport in urgent need for upgrades’ – Robin Swann MP
Robin Swann MP at Belfast International Airport with CEO Daniel Owens. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Department for...
Jul 29, 2025


Bus & rail facilities across NI compete in 2025 SPIRIT of Translink Awards
Bridgeen Torrens, Duty Lead, Translink, Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, Chris Conway, Group Chief...
Jul 29, 2025


B&M to open new discount superstore at The Junction in Antrim, creating 12 jobs
Popular UK discount retailer B&M has announced the upcoming launch of a brand-new store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in...
Jul 29, 2025


From grief to growth: Colin’s journey back to work through Prosper NI
Ballymena man Colin Falls In Northern Ireland, over one in four working-age adults are economically inactive — a sobering statistic that...
Jul 29, 2025


£420,000 resurfacing works gets underway on A43 Glenravel Road in Cargan
A major road improvement scheme worth £420,000 is set to get underway in County Antrim, with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins...
Jul 28, 2025


Council launches new Performance Improvement Plan to enhance services, economy & community wellbeing
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts, launches the 2025-26 Performance Improvement Plan. Mid and...
Jul 28, 2025


£670k fresh funding for Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne in town centre revamp
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced...
Jul 28, 2025


Larne RNLI rescues two after jet ski breaks down on Antrim coast
Two people were rescued on Saturday afternoon (26 July) by Larne RNLI after their jet ski broke down and began drifting towards rocks at...
Jul 28, 2025


Larne Border Control Post comes into operation as Jim Allister denounces ‘hard’ Irish Sea Border
Pictured: Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister KC MP; (background) Port of Larne, County Antrim Permanent customs...
Jul 28, 2025


Northern Trust seeks new Bereavement Comfort Call volunteers to support grieving families
Could you offer a listening ear to someone in grief? The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling on kind-hearted individuals to...
Jul 27, 2025


Former Tesla and Lotus Executive joins Wrightbus as new group COO
Christian Reynolds appointed as new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wrightbus Wrightbus, the UK and Europe’s fastest-growing bus...
Jul 27, 2025


Council chief threatens legal action amid explosive row over Sunday recycling centre access
Inset: Alliance Knockagh Councillor Aaron Skinner, and below, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts...
Jul 27, 2025


Dobbies Antrim launches enchanting lineup of autumn events for families, dogs and garden lovers
Spook-tacular fun and seasonal creativity await at Dobbies’ Antrim Garden Centre this October and November Families, dog lovers and...
Jul 27, 2025


Wrightbus powers sustainability in Dublin as Dublin Bus celebrates 100 years of service
Wrightbus has hailed its partnership with Dublin Bus as a model of innovation and environmental progress, as Ireland’s capital city...
Jul 26, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 26 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This weeks Top 10...
Jul 26, 2025


Northern Regional College celebrates major milestone with handover of new Ballymena Campus
Karl McKillop, Deputy Managing Director at Heron Bros, Sean Laverty, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Regional College and Mel...
Jul 26, 2025


Ballymena dad and daughter named finalists in British Hairdressing Awards 2025
Simon and Chloe Houston of Houston Hair reach finals in prestigious national competition A father and daughter duo from Ballymena are...
Jul 26, 2025


CAFRE farms lead the way in reducing ammonia emissions from beef and sheep enterprises
Outwintering cattle at the CAFRE Hill Farm Centre, Glenwherry The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is at the...
Jul 25, 2025


Police appeal for information following reported assault in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have launched an appeal for information after receiving a report of an assault involving a group of men in the Orkney...
Jul 25, 2025
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