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Jamieson raises alarm over bail disparity between Ballymena and Londonderry disorder
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson has called for urgent clarification from the Chief Constable and the Director of Public...
Jun 21, 2025


Historic Clough Cemetery extension completed, securing burial space for 50 years
The project team and landowners joined the outgoing Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; L-R, Kieran Murray, Adman,...
Jun 20, 2025


Planning application seeks demolition and apartment build in Ballymena
The current site entrance on Springwell Street, Ballymena. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jun 20, 2025


Wrightbus crowned Manufacturer of the Year at prestigious UK Awards
(L) Phil Owen, Wrightbus Head of Sales, and Chris Martin, Wrightbus Head of Business Development, with the award. Pioneering bus...
Jun 20, 2025


Police investigate car theft in Portglenone
Stolen: The blue Audi A1 Police have launched an investigation following the reported theft of a vehicle in Portglenone early on Friday...
Jun 20, 2025


41 New firefighters graduate from NIFRS’ new £50m training college
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service celebrated its first graduation ceremony at its new Learning & Development College (LDC),...
Jun 20, 2025


Ballymena pupils celebrate inspirational educators in ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition!
Teachers across Ballymena have been celebrated in heartfelt style this week as pupils honoured their favourite educators through the...
Jun 20, 2025


Motorcyclist in critical condition after serious Carnlough collision
A male motorcyclist remains in a critical but stable condition following a serious two-vehicle collision on Garron Road, Carnlough, on...
Jun 20, 2025


Community Rescue Service leads multi-day search operations across Belfast and beyond
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) teams have carried out an extensive series of coordinated search and rescue operations across multiple...
Jun 20, 2025


Ten rescued after boat capsizes off Antrim coast in major emergency response
Ten people were brought to safety on Thursday evening after a six-metre boat capsized off the coast of Carrickfergus, sparking a...
Jun 19, 2025


One in four council defibrillators inaccessible to public in Mid and East Antrim, report reveals
Just three-quarters of defibrillators owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are publicly available, a report to councillors said....
Jun 19, 2025


Former Aston Martin engineering chief joins Wrightbus as CTO to accelerate net zero transport
Former Aston Martin engineering chief Paul Thomas has been appointed Group Chief Technology Officer at Wrightbus, Ballymena. Wrightbus,...
Jun 19, 2025


Pride and Prejudice comes to life as Theatre in the Park Returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus
A much-loved summer tradition is set to return this August as Theatre in the Park once again graces the green spaces of Ballymena and...
Jun 19, 2025


Plans lodged for new 12-lane bowling alley and amusement centre in Ballymena
Ballymena could soon welcome a major new family entertainment destination, as plans have been submitted to transform the town’s existing...
Jun 19, 2025


Calls for change slong Causeway Coastal Route as audit highlights congestion and poor facilities
Along the Causeway Coastal Route: Redbay Image: Six Mile Images Parking, congestion and a lack of facilities are among issues highlighted...
Jun 19, 2025


Two men charged over Ballymena disorder as arrest total rises to 33
Police have confirmed that two further individuals have been charged in connection with recent street disorder in Ballymena, bringing the...
Jun 19, 2025


Ballymena shines in Channel 5’s Murder Most Puzzling with Phyllis Logan
A captivating new crime drama, Murder Most Puzzling , is set to premiere on Channel 5 this Thursday, June 19, at 8pm, offering viewers...
Jun 18, 2025


Countdown is on to Twelfth of July 2025: A celebration of heritage and community
Ballymena, affectionately known as the City of the Seven Towers, is poised to host one of Northern Ireland’s much celebrated cultural...
Jun 18, 2025


UNESCO Global Geopark proposal leads bold new vision from Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust
Slemish Mountain Image: William Logan A potential new UNESCO Global Geopark, stretching across some of the most geologically and...
Jun 18, 2025


Wilsons Auctions appointed to manage Jans Group auction series in administration
UK and Ireland’s largest independent auction house to handle liquidation sales for Jans Composites, Etrux, and Jans Offsite Solutions...
Jun 18, 2025
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