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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


Northern Ireland Hospice celebrates return to Ballymena with new charity shop
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ballymena shop Northern...
May 19, 2025


Charity dinner pays tribute to late Alderman Beth Adger MBE in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Valerie...
May 19, 2025


Rightech RB6 electric minibus from Wrightbus makes promising debut in German trials
A new electric minibus launched by Rightech, the electric vehicle mobility brand from Northern Ireland manufacturer Wrightbus, has...
May 19, 2025


Co Antrim man sentenced for causing severe injuries and suffering to kitten
A 21-year-old County Antrim man has been sentenced following a harrowing case of animal cruelty, in which a kitten sustained such severe...
May 19, 2025


Northern Trust board to decide future of general surgery services at upcoming meeting in Ballymena
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust will bring forward a recommendation on the future delivery model of its general surgery service...
May 19, 2025


NICHS offers lifesaving blood pressure checks and launches health programme in Ballymena
(L-R) Ronny McFall, Tesco Community Champion, Colin Crawford MLA, Neil Johnston and Karina Scott, NICHS. Northern Ireland Chest Heart &...
May 19, 2025


Parents asked to step up after assaults and criminal damage by youths in Ahoghill and Galgorm
Police are calling on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility following a surge in antisocial behaviour involving young...
May 19, 2025


Ballymena Walking for Health Group bolsters local support for Parkinson’s UK with £2500 donation
Representative of the Ballymena Walking Group pictured handing over a cheque for £2500 to Vice-Chair of the Ballymena and District...
May 18, 2025


Ballymena police seize £3,000 of crack cocaine thrown from fleeing car
Officers from the Ballymena Local Policing Team recovered approximately £3,000 worth of suspected crack cocaine and arrested two males...
May 18, 2025


Larne RNLI responds to early morning emergency at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat in the early hours of Saturday morning following reports of a person in the water at...
May 18, 2025


Police appeal for help in locating missing Ballymena Teenagers
Missing: James Blair and Dylan McCormick-McArthur Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public as concerns grow for the welfare of...
May 18, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 17th May 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...
May 17, 2025


Ballymoney lights up to show support for mental health
More than 200 people took to the streets of Ballymoney in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 17th May, to show solidarity with...
May 17, 2025


Philip McGuigan urges immediate action on gambling harm treatment in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has issued a stark warning to the Northern Ireland Executive following the...
May 17, 2025


Tributes pour in for Ballymena businessman Sean Hardy after peaceful passing
Local businessman Sean Hardy Tributes have been paid across the community following the death of respected Ballymena businessman Sean...
May 17, 2025


Ballymena gears up for Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster annual parade this evening
Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster Flute Band on parade Ballymena is preparing to welcome an estimated 50 bands this evening as the Ballykeel...
May 17, 2025


Big Lunch at Ballymena Livestock Market celebrates and supports farming families
Event organisers from NHSCT and Ballymena Livestock Mart with representatives from the various organisations who took part in the Big...
May 17, 2025


Man (56) dies following road traffic collision in Broughshane
56-year-old Philip Taylor Police can confirm that a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Broughshane on...
May 17, 2025


Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16, 2025
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