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Larne Leisure Centre attacked after use as Emergency Rest Centre for displaced Ballymena residents
There has been widespread political and community condemnation after Larne Leisure Centre was attacked by a group of youths on Wednesday...
Jun 11, 2025


Police confirm woman has sadly died following collision in County Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a woman has sadly died following a one vehicle road traffic collision in the...
Jun 11, 2025


Ballymena Elim Church to host ‘IT’S TIME’ Gospel Mission with Mitch
A series of powerful personal stories to inspire hope and faith will be shared at Ballymena Elim Church this June, as part of the ‘IT’S...
Jun 11, 2025


PSNI requests UK police support as Ballymena riots escalate
Police in Northern Ireland have formally requested mutual aid from policing colleagues in the rest of the United Kingdom following a...
Jun 11, 2025


Jim Allister MP highlights Ballymena violence and immigration issues in House of Commons
North Antrim MP Jim Allister North Antrim MP Jim Allister has addressed the House of Commons today (Wednesday 11 June) regarding the...
Jun 11, 2025


Emergency Rest Centre activated in Larne to support families displaced by disorder in Ballymena
Larne Leisure Centre An Emergency Rest Centre was opened at Larne Leisure Centre on Tuesday evening, 10 June, by Mid and East Antrim...
Jun 11, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council and UUP condemn Ballymena violence following nights of disorder
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued a strong condemnation of the violent disorder that has gripped the town of Ballymena over...
Jun 11, 2025


Northern Regional College bids fond farewell to Trostan Avenue and Farm Lodge campuses in Ballymena
As Northern Regional College prepares for a significant new chapter, staff, students, and the wider Ballymena community gathered on...
Jun 11, 2025


NI Executive condemns ‘racially motivated violence’ and urges calm amid Ballymena tensions
A home on Queen Street which was set alight on Tuesday night in Ballymena The Northern Ireland Executive has issued a strong and unified...
Jun 11, 2025


PSNI condemns “mindless violence” as Ballymena faces second night of unrest
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a strong condemnation following a second consecutive night of serious disorder...
Jun 11, 2025


Timothy Gaston MLA urges Assembly to tackle Ballymena community concerns head-on
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has spoken out forcefully in the Northern Ireland Assembly today, Tuesday 10 June, following a protest in...
Jun 10, 2025


Man charged after racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena
A 29-year-old man has been charged following disorder in Ballymena on the evening of Monday, 9th June, which police have described as...
Jun 10, 2025


Police make third arrest in serious assault on teenage girl investigation in Ballymena
Police continuing to investigate a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on Saturday, 7th...
Jun 10, 2025


Wrightbus marks Father’s Day with 19 pairs of fathers and sons working side by side!
John and Nathan McLeister Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is giving a whole new meaning to the number 19 this Father’s...
Jun 10, 2025


Mayor condemns “shocking” violence in Ballymena and appeals for calm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has strongly...
Jun 10, 2025


NI Fire & Rescue Service responds to series of overnight fires in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was stretched across Ballymena overnight as crews responded to a series of serious...
Jun 10, 2025


PSNI condemns racially motivated violence in Ballymena as 15 officers injured in night of disorder
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has strongly condemned a night of racially motivated disorder in Ballymena on Monday, 9th...
Jun 10, 2025


Ballymena Academy pupils celebrated for volunteering excellence at Volunteer Now Awards
In a special ceremony held at Ballymena Academy last week, Education Minister Paul Givan presented Year 13 pupils with prestigious...
Jun 10, 2025


Ballymena’s Connor Martin of The JAQ Group named Young Business Leader of the Year 2025
Connor Martin, founder and managing director of local company, The JAQ Group has been awarded the accolade of Young Business Leader of...
Jun 10, 2025


Police respond to public disorder in Ballymena town centre
Police are currently dealing with serious public disorder in Ballymena town centre this evening following a protest earlier in the area....
Jun 9, 2025
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