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Elite teams set for 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI Girls’ Sections in Co Antrim
Northern Ireland internationals Maja and Chloe, alongside Cora and Katie from Crusaders and Luci and Ella from Larne. A host of elite...
May 23, 2025


Countdown underway for 2025 Armoy Road Races with sponsors rallying behind major motorsport event
Davey Chambers (third from left), owner of Brap Moto, joint sponsor of the Senior Support Race alongside Park Electrical Services, is...
May 23, 2025


MEA councillors pay tribute to former Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE with minute’s silence
The late former Ballymena Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a minute’s silence in tribute...
May 22, 2025


Ballymena immigration issues highlighted by TUV MLA in Stormont debate
In a fiery debate at Stormont on Tuesday, 20th May, Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) MLA Timothy Gaston delivered a scathing critique of...
May 22, 2025


Northern Trust accused of ignoring community in hospital surgery shake-up
The voices of the community have been “totally disregarded” by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, it has been claimed. That was...
May 22, 2025


Northern Health Trust approves major surgery service overhaul, pending ministerial approval
In a significant step towards reshaping healthcare delivery in Northern Ireland, the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust...
May 22, 2025


Wrightbus wins new contract to supply next-generation ultra-low emission buses for Nottingham
The state-of-the-art, ultra-low emission StreetDeck Ultroliner bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena In a significant step towards...
May 22, 2025


Northern Ireland unveils ambitious animal welfare 10-point plan
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir is pictured on a visit to Dogs Trust Ballymena where he announced the...
May 22, 2025


New 3G Pitches Enhance Community Sports in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey officially opens the refurbished pitch facilities in Sunnylands along with...
May 22, 2025


MEA parade to honour North Irish Horse heroes of the Battle of the Hitler Line
The legacy of one of Northern Ireland’s most distinguished military regiments will be honoured this month as the North Irish Horse...
May 21, 2025


Paul Frew calls for urgent reform on NI cancer waiting lists
Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim, has delivered a forceful appeal during a Northern Ireland...
May 21, 2025


Wrightbus celebrates double award success after landmark year
Ballymena-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been recognised with two prestigious awards in just two days, marking...
May 21, 2025


From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21, 2025


Joey Dunlop 25 celebration to be live streamed globally from Ballymoney
Fans of legendary road racer Joey Dunlop will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the late motorcycling icon from anywhere in the...
May 21, 2025


Hydrogen transport innovation: Wrightbus showcase welcomed at Westminster by North Antrim MP
In the driving seat: Jim Allister MP TUV MP Jim Allister has welcomed Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus to Westminster for a...
May 21, 2025


DV8 to join Fairhill Shopping Centre’s expanding fashion line-up
Fairhill Shopping Centre has confirmed that renowned fashion retailer DV8 will open a brand-new store in Autumn 2025, further...
May 21, 2025


Macmillan Unit at Antrim Hospital reaccredited with prestigious quality mark
The Macmillan Unit Team based at Antrim Area Hospital The Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital has once again been awarded the...
May 20, 2025


Police issue traffic guidance ahead of Joey Dunlop 25 celebration in Ballymoney
Police have issued guidance for motorists with significant traffic disruption in Ballymoney on Saturday 24th May as the town prepares to...
May 20, 2025


Two men sentenced for firearm offences in Belfast and Larne
Two men have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court today for a range of serious firearm offences, following an investigation by the...
May 20, 2025


NRC Co Antrim apprentice to represent Team UK at EuroSkills Herning 2025
Jamie Matthews Jamie Matthews, a talented apprentice joiner from Antrim, has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at Europe’s...
May 19, 2025
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