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Co Antrim’s Cregagh Wood faces crucial decision as council weighs future of local nature reserve
A Red Squirrel pictured at Cregagh Wood, County Antrim. Image: Linda Thompson Cregagh Wood, a cherished woodland haven in the Glens of...
Apr 13, 2025


Police investigate after early morning car blaze in Ballymena
Police are investigating the circumstances of an early-morning car fire in Ballymena. A report was received at approximately 2.30am...
Apr 13, 2025


Ballymena man cycling across Northern Ireland for Pancreatic Cancer
Ballymena resident Ricardo Ponte A Ballymena man is joining a 10-strong team taking on a gruelling 480-mile cycling challenge across...
Apr 13, 2025


Health Minister commends ASCERT’s mission to tackle addiction, support mental health and inspire change
Jillian Patchett-Boyce, ASCERT Chairperson, Gary McMichael, Chief Executive ASCERT, Mary Maginn, ASCERT Youth Interventions Service...
Apr 12, 2025


Portrush RNLI launched to reports children and adult in difficulty on West Strand
This afternoon (Saturday 12 April) Portrush InshoreLifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of persons in...
Apr 12, 2025


Police make arrest after man assaulted in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Ballymena. Detective Inspector McCook , said: “At approximately 2.50pm on...
Apr 12, 2025


Dementia UK brings specialist support to Northern Ireland with FREE Admiral Nurse Clinics
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Dementia UK is set to offer vital support to families and individuals affected by dementia...
Apr 12, 2025


MEA’s Create Gifts launches new website offering personalised gifts with a social impact
AEL trainees Cody, Stuart and Rachael Larne-based social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has unveiled a new online platform,...
Apr 12, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 12 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 12, 2025


“A very lucky escape” – Driver’s narrow escape after car collides with cow in Co Antrim
A motorist had a remarkable escape last night after a dramatic collision involving a cow on a rural road just outside Ballymoney, the...
Apr 12, 2025


Enjoy a cracking Easter day out with Translink
Passenger May joins Grandson Charlie (4) asTranslink announces details of its dedicated family trains to Portrush on Easter Monday and...
Apr 12, 2025


First shout for RNLI volunteer crew member
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a broken-down Rib this afternoon (11 April), and for one of the volunteer crew, it was a...
Apr 11, 2025


Deputy Mayor hosts reception for All Saints GAC, Ballymena, helping mark their 50th anniversary
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness , hosted a reception for All Saints GAC, Ballymena, in the Braid...
Apr 11, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council confirm introduction of blue bins to replace kerbside boxes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been researching ways to make recycling simpler for householders and to improve recycling rates...
Apr 11, 2025


The future is black, brown, blue! Mid & East Antrim Council decide to say ‘goodbye’ to kerbie boxes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reportedly made a significant decision behind closed doors during its monthly meeting on...
Apr 11, 2025


Grand reopening of Dobbies Antrim garden centre officially relaunches flagship store with BEST EVER deals
Dobbies General Manager, Ken Ferguson, and Operations Manager, Jenny Campbell, with The Junction Centre Director, Chris Flynn, at...
Apr 11, 2025


Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
Apr 11, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council to consult on providing public access to Jointure Bay
Aerial view of Jointure Bay, County Antrim Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to consult with local residents over access to Jointure...
Apr 11, 2025


Mid and East Antrim - Easter bin and recycling arrangements
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, announces Council’s Easter Bin and Recycling arrangements alongside a member of...
Apr 11, 2025


Licensing laws under review as Council highlights costs and complaints
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for Department for Communities’ guidance for residents affected by disturbance arising...
Apr 10, 2025
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