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Housing Executive honours Ballymena volunteer Chris Bowyer during Volunteers Week
Chris Bowyer, Chairperson of Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group, was recognised by the Housing Executive during Volunteers Week....
Jun 9, 2025


Council meeting postponed amid Ballymena sexual assault concerns
Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott A full meeting of the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council which was due to take place on Monday...
Jun 9, 2025


Two teenage boys charged with attempted rape following Ballymena sexual assault
Coleraine Magistrates’ Court Two Romanian teenagers, both aged 14, have been charged with the attempted rape of a female in connection...
Jun 9, 2025


TUV MLA Timothy Gaston warns of widening division in immigration debate
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston speaking this afternoon in a video statement. Video below. TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has...
Jun 9, 2025


Polska społeczność stanie „ramię w ramię” z Ballymeną po ostatnich wydarzeniach
Wiadomość od polskiej społeczności w Ballymenie (Message in English below) Drodzy Rodacy, Drodzy Sąsiedzi, Drodzy Ludzie Dobrej Woli, Ten...
Jun 9, 2025


Paul Frew urges Government to act now following reports of sexual assaults in Ballymena
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday. North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has issued a strong...
Jun 9, 2025


Co Antrim marathoner Paul Quinn to run AJ Bell Great North Run for Alzheimer’s UK
Ballycastle’s athlete and long-time Springwell Running Club member Paul Quinn County Antrim athlete and long-time Springwell Running Club...
Jun 9, 2025


TUV leaders speak out after Ballymena sexual assault as victim’s father urges community support
Inset: TUV Party Leader Jim Allister MP, and Timothy Gaston MLA TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston have spoken out...
Jun 9, 2025


Two teenage boys charged with attempted rape following Ballymena sexual assault
Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted rape following a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area...
Jun 8, 2025


Police investigate sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena
Police have launched an investigation following the reported sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena...
Jun 8, 2025


Legal wrangle over detained dog Max prompts transparency questions at city council
Max the dog Confidential ‘legal advice’ on a suspect Pit Bull is to be shown to a councillor amid a controversial court case on the...
Jun 8, 2025


Cullybackey’s Miriam McIlvenna honoured with Girlguiding Ulster’s highest volunteer award
Local woman Miriam McIlvenna being presented with her Ivy Award by Girlguiding Ulster Chief Commissioner Debbie and County Commissioner...
Jun 8, 2025


Antrim and Newtownabbey Council approves new social media protocol after ‘vile’ comments
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved social media protocol following “vile” online comments. The borough council’s...
Jun 8, 2025


CAFRE Greenmount students celebrate in style at annual formal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students Estelle McIlwaine (Ballymena) , Kate McShane (Newry), Kirsty Muldoon (Armagh) and Lucy...
Jun 7, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 7 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 7, 2025


Education Minister opens new facilities at Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan was warmly welcomed to Kirkinriola Primary School on Wednesday, June 4, to officially...
Jun 7, 2025


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7, 2025


Northern Trust leading the way to greener future for health service
Northern Trust staff Jonathan Eady, Stacey McKnight, Naomi Potts, Nigel McIlroy and Kate Agnew. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust...
Jun 7, 2025


IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6, 2025


Inspiring Ballymena woman recognised for nearly 800 hours of voluntary service at home and abroad
Maria Goldring who achieved an outstanding 779 hours of volunteering across her time as a student at St Mary's University College. Marc...
Jun 6, 2025
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