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Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford honoured with CBE for pioneering work in hydrogen economy
Jo Bamford CBE Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s...
Jun 16, 2025


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘L’ is for Lemon Drizzle Cake
'L' is for Lemon Drizzle Cake! This is one of the easiest and most delicious moist lemon cakes you can make! I've literally made this...
Jun 15, 2025


Moto 3/GP125 returns to Armoy Road Races with TT Racing sponsorship
Keen road racer and mechanic, Raymond Hodges and TT Racing is sponsoring the Moto 3/GP 125cc race at this year’s Armoy Road Races. The...
Jun 15, 2025


Stewart Dickson and Noel Williams lead tributes to former Alliance Leader Sean Neeson
Pictured in 2009, Stewart Dickson and Sean Neeson Tributes have been paid to Sean Neeson, former leader of the Alliance Party and...
Jun 15, 2025


Portrush RNLI crew launch to aid fishing vessel in difficulty off Portrush Harbour
Portrush RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat on Saturday evening following a report of a fishing vessel with four people on board...
Jun 15, 2025


PSNI welcomes decrease in disorder across Northern Ireland as arrests and investigations continue
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed a noticeable reduction in public disorder over the past six days, following...
Jun 15, 2025


Judge issues arrest warrant in Ballymena for man who returned to Romania “due to heart condition”
Ballymena Magistrates’ Court An arrest warrant has been issued for a 58-year-old man who failed to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’...
Jun 15, 2025


Like father, like son: M&S Ballymena celebrates father-son duo this Father’s Day
Ballymena father and son duo, John and Matthew Donnelly In a touching tribute to family ties and workplace camaraderie, Marks & Spencer...
Jun 15, 2025


Co Antrim man arrested in connection with online posts linked to disorder
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating online activity allegedly related to recent incidents of public disorder,...
Jun 14, 2025


Construction begins on £5.7m Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit at Antrim Area Hospital
Members of the design and construction team of a new Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit joined Northern Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh,...
Jun 14, 2025


Good Morning Antrim: Lifeline for older people, tackling loneliness with daily calls
Libby Higham, Coordinator at the Family Caring Centre A heartfelt telephone befriending service in Antrim is making a significant...
Jun 14, 2025


Ballymena Ukulele Group strikes the right note for Christian Aid
The talented and ‘good vibes’ crew at Ballymena Ukulele Group entertaining in the Tower Centre As Ballymena faces intense media scrutiny...
Jun 14, 2025


Man charged with riot following Ballymena disorder
A 23-year-old man has been charged with riot following a police investigation into recent disorder in Ballymena, the Police Service of...
Jun 14, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 14 June 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...
Jun 14, 2025


Councillor Alan Barr pays emotional tribute as Colin Crawford resigns as UUP MLA for North Antrim
Ulster Unionist party colleagues Braid Councillor Alan Barr (right), with Colin Crawford Ballymena councillor Alan Barr has led tributes...
Jun 14, 2025


A legacy of hope: Whiteabbey Hospital staff honour Laurie Hogan with donation to ICU charity
Linda Hogan and her colleagues from Whiteabbey Hospital who helped to raise money for the Revive ICU Fund. Staff from Whiteabbey...
Jun 14, 2025


Ballymena BID AGM celebrates business strength and outlines bold vision for the future
Lesley McCaughan, Melissa Shearer, Valerie McLernon, Carleen Smyth. A vibrant display of partnership, local pride and forward-looking...
Jun 14, 2025


Frew: Community fears must not be dismissed as racism
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has issued a stark warning and urgent call to action following what he described as a “horrific week” for...
Jun 14, 2025


Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for eastern parts of Northern Ireland on Saturday, 14 June, as heavy rain and...
Jun 13, 2025


Colin Crawford resigns as MLA for North Antrim, citing “right decision” for himself and family
Ballymena man Colin Crawford Ulster Unionist Party MLA Colin Crawford has announced his resignation from the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
Jun 13, 2025
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