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Larne High School students in running for prestigious Young Enterprise NI Award
Pictured (L-R) following a tough pitch battle to an esteemed panel of judges and in front of an audience at Invest NI’s offices are...
Apr 28, 2025


Too hot to trot – Dogs Trust Ballymena issues warm weather warning as Spring sunshine hits the UK
As spring sunshine begins to warm up the UK, Dogs Trust Ballymena is warning owners that even mild temperatures can pose serious health...
Apr 28, 2025


Tributes paid to Robin Cherry MBE, respected Ulster Unionist and North Antrim community stalwart
The North Antrim community is mourning the loss of Robin Cherry MBE, a much-loved former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) councillor,...
Apr 28, 2025


£350,000 scheme for cliff netting works commences on A2 Coast Road
The Black Arch, Antrim Coast Road, Larne. (Image: Traveller Northern Ireland) Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a...
Apr 28, 2025


Antrim and Newtownabbey Council pioneers Swift conservation with new planning guidelines
Cllr Mark Cooper and Kate McAllister, from RSPB Antrim Local Group, launch the swift caller system at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey. Antrim...
Apr 27, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Sunday 27 April, 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! Top 10 bestselling books… 1....
Apr 27, 2025


Former Ballymena councillor Robin Cherry passes away
Former Ballymena Ulster Unionist Councillor Robin Cherry MBE has sadly died following a short illness. The well known local man was much...
Apr 27, 2025


Kintra Boat Tours sets sail with £1.5m investment in North Coast’s largest passenger boat
Directors of Kintra Boat Tours, Charles Stewart and Dawn Hynes at the launch of SELKIE. (Images: Matt Mackey, Press Eye) Kintra Boat...
Apr 27, 2025


DUP selection in Braid sparks local party row amidst resignation
(Left) Resigned: Julie Philpott, chair of North Antrim DUP Association; (right) Ruth Lawrence, chair of East Antrim DUP Association and...
Apr 27, 2025


Ballymena blaze being treated as arson
Police in Ballymena are investigating a fire in the Harryville area, which they believe was deliberately started. The alarm was raised at...
Apr 27, 2025


Suspicious object declared viable during security alert in Co Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have confirmed that a suspicious object, that was discovered late on Saturday night in County...
Apr 27, 2025


Woman charged following violent assault in Ballymena
The shocking incident was captured on video, which has been widely shared on social media, and occurred on the street in broad daylight....
Apr 26, 2025


Electrical contractor FCS Services reveals five-year plan to double in size as it powers up for growth
FCS Services Director John Lorimer A Ballymena-based electrical contractor which counts some of Northern Ireland’s best-known...
Apr 25, 2025


Antrim firefighters to tackle 140km cycle for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
Three firefighters from Antrim Fire Station are gearing up for a gruelling 140km cycling challenge to raise vital funds for Air Ambulance...
Apr 25, 2025


Approval for upgrade works at Household Recycling Centre in Randalstown
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have unanimously approved an upgrade to Craigmore Household Recycling Centre, at Clonkeen Road in...
Apr 25, 2025


District nursing conference highlights commitment to population health and wellbeing
Pictured at the conference are back row Seanna McNeill, Sadie Campbell, Maria Betts, Grainne Moore. Front row Lizzie Crawford, Leah...
Apr 25, 2025


Police and partners ensure safety on North Coast during busy Easter weekend
Police in Causeway Coast and Glens have had a busy Easter period, and we want to thank our partners for their help with keeping all those...
Apr 24, 2025


Swann secures ministerial meeting to address trade barriers for Northern Ireland businesses
Robin Swann MP, the Ulster Unionist representative for South Antrim, has secured a pivotal meeting with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary...
Apr 24, 2025


Echoes in the Landscape: A glimpse into Ballymena’s ancient past at Mid and East Antrim Museum
A captivating new exhibition, Echoes in the Landscape , has opened at the Mid and East Antrim Museum at The Braid, offering a rare window...
Apr 24, 2025


Police appeal for information after petrol bomb thrown through window of Ballymena home
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of arson with intent on Wednesday, 23rd April. Inspector McClelland ...
Apr 24, 2025
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