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TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 19 April 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...
Apr 19, 2025


Police make specific appeal regarding missing man George Brennan
Police are currently assisting colleagues in An Garda Síochána with their search for a missing person. Inspector Roxborough said:...
Apr 19, 2025


Blue Plaque unveiled in Co Antrim for Dame Louise McIlroy, UK’s first female Professor of Medicine
Image: Anne Kelly On Friday, 28th March, the Ulster History Circle unveiled a blue plaque at Ballycastle Presbyterian Church to...
Apr 19, 2025


Tourism NI hosts first ever Meet the Maker event in Ballymena
(L-R): Gerard McCarthy of Thompson's Tea, Eimear Callaghan, Head of Experience and Industry Development at Tourism NI and Becky McKee...
Apr 19, 2025


Cushendall’s finest: Archie McKay reflects on 35 years of service
NIFRS Group Commander Archie McKay with his patrol car In the verdant Glens of Antrim, where the rolling farmlands of Cushendall and...
Apr 18, 2025


Joint PSNI and DVA Operation in Larne bolsters road safety efforts
A collaborative operation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) took place in Larne...
Apr 18, 2025


Ballymena Town Centre bursts into colour with Easter Colouring Competition success!
Ballymena’s town centre is awash with vibrant hues this Easter, thanks to an overwhelming response to the Ballymena Business Improvement...
Apr 18, 2025


Mid and East Antrim to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day with Borough-wide celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced an extensive programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE)...
Apr 18, 2025


Muckamore Abbey Hospital inquiry seeks public input on recent resettlement experiences
Tom Kark KC, Chair of the Inquiry The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry has issued a public call for information regarding recent and...
Apr 18, 2025


Turning Point NI’s vital work praised by Colin Crawford MLA during Health Minister’s visit
Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA, invited by North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford, pictured with local political...
Apr 18, 2025


Police Service of Northern Ireland bolsters safety measures for Easter weekend on North Coast
This Easter weekend, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has announced comprehensive plans to ensure the safety of residents...
Apr 18, 2025


Plans to convert former Scouts Hall into home in North Antrim
Plans for a dwelling at a former Scout Hall have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The recently-submitted plans...
Apr 17, 2025


Macmillan lodge plans for new £3.2M Information & Support Centre at Antrim Area for cancer patients
A planning application has been lodged with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new £3.2m centre at Antrim Hospital to support...
Apr 17, 2025


Sensory Space in Antrim offers vital support for families, thanks to Housing Executive funding
Pictured in the new multi-sensory room at the Muckamore Parish Development Association (left to right), Stephen Gamble , Housing...
Apr 17, 2025


Police issue fresh appeal after possible sighting of missing man
Police are currently assisting colleagues in An Garda Síochána with their search for a missing person. George Brennan, aged 38, is...
Apr 17, 2025


Enjoy a fun farming day out at the Balmoral Show with Translink
Balmoral Show organiser, Rhonda Geary and Translink Rail Line Supervisor Mark Glover join budding young farmers, Callum (3), Philip (6)...
Apr 17, 2025


North Antrim MLA praises young artists in Easter Colouring Competition
Colin Crawford, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim, has expressed his delight at the enthusiastic response to his...
Apr 17, 2025


Mid and East Antrim businesses embrace TikTok training as footfall declines
Wellington Street, Ballymena A TikTok masterclass has been held for Mid and East Antrim businesses, councillors have been told. A report...
Apr 16, 2025


Search continues for missing Mayo man with links to Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are currently assisting An Garda Síochána in a cross-border effort to locate George...
Apr 16, 2025


Mosside’s musical stalwart: Danny Hickinson celebrates 60 years with Rising Sons of Ulster Accordion Band
Mosside Worshipful Master presenting Danny with a crystal gift to mark 60 years in the band and leading the local lodge At the age of 76,...
Apr 16, 2025
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