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Rebuilding strength and confidence: Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena launches Battle Cancer Programme
Pictured is Joshua Courtney Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena is set to become a hub of hope and resilience for cancer survivors with the...
Mar 22, 2025


Tourism industry reps introduced to a flavour of Causeway Coast and Glens
Representatives from across the NI tourism industry pictured at the new 5 star resort, Dunluce Lodge, Portrush during a familiarisation...
Mar 22, 2025


Mayor congratulates Antrim Grammar School Rugby team on historic victory in their 50th Anniversary Year
The Mayor with (L-R) Director of Sports Mr Jamie Orr Captain Jack McNeilly Vice Captain Eoin Byrne and Principle Mr Martin Wilson Antrim...
Mar 22, 2025


Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra-rapid EV charging station
Fastned’s latest state-of-the-art charging hub at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim. Fastned, voted the UK’s best rated...
Mar 21, 2025


Ash & Go Travel: holidays tailored by travellers, for travellers
Ballymena couple David and Ashley Warwick have launch their new business Ballymena’s own Ashley Warwick has taken her lifelong love for...
Mar 21, 2025


Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following million pound makeover!
Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following a million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products...
Mar 21, 2025


Northern Trust and Bann Maine West celebrate rural women at Glarryford Farmers’ Hall
Organisers of the Celebrating Rural Women event, Leah Glass, Northern Trust Locality Lead, Joanne Brown Kerr, Bann Maine West Development...
Mar 21, 2025


Level of fraud outlined by Justice Minister at scam conference in Ballymena
(L-R) are Jonathan Leakey, author and scam survivor; Justice Minister Naomi Long; William McCaughey, chairperson of Mid & East Antrim...
Mar 21, 2025


Harryville Men’s Shed shares Tesco surplus to support Ballymena Community
Food stocked up at Harryville Men’s Shed Vulnerable people in Ballymena are receiving free food supplies from Tesco stores, thanks to the...
Mar 20, 2025


New social housing approved in Antrim despite hundreds of objections
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved an application for 38 new social housing apartments in Antrim...
Mar 20, 2025


Pink up the world! Dougies Goodies creates 20 new jobs & welcomes Kirks Bakery to the family!
Ballymena-based Dougies Goodies, is rising to new heights with ambitious expansion plans for 2025 - including the creation of 20 new jobs...
Mar 20, 2025


Borough’s flags to fly at half-mast as Mid & East Antrim Council pay tribute to Mayor Ald. Beth Adger MBE
Tribute from Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to Alderman Beth Adger MBE, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim It is with deep sadness that Mid...
Mar 20, 2025


Ballymena founder of JAQ Group reveals plans for £11M manufacturing and distribution facility in town
CGI of proposed new JAQ Group production and distribution facility in Ballymena JAQ Group founder and managing director, Connor Martin...
Mar 19, 2025


Visit Causeway Coast and Glens launch Spring campaign
Visit Causeway Coast and Glens have launched their Spring Campaign, targeting visitors in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to...
Mar 19, 2025


The Dog’s Inn: A barking brilliant addition to Ballymena!
Dog lovers across Ballymena and beyond have a new reason to wag their tails with excitement as The Dog’s Inn, a one-of-a-kind indoor dog...
Mar 19, 2025


Ian Paisley pays tribute to “wonderful friend and colleague” Beth
Ian Paisley with friend, Beth Adger Ian Paisley has today paid tribute to his “wonderful friend and colleague” Beth Adger MBE, after the...
Mar 19, 2025


Santander confirms branch closures as it ‘transforms UK branch network’
Santander has today announced plans to update its UK branch network from June 2025, with seven branches set to be closed in Northern...
Mar 19, 2025


Sad news: Mayor Beth Adger passes away
Mrs Beth Adger MBE, the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim It has been confirmed this morning, Wednesday 19 March, that Mrs Beth Adger MBE, the...
Mar 19, 2025


An urgent plea from Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary: "A horrendous month, but we still have hope"
Lyn Friel, founder of Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of Northern Ireland, is...
Mar 18, 2025


Alderman McDonald welcomes £450K resurfacing scheme in Ahoghill
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald (Bannside) has welcomed the announcement today that a £450,000 resurfacing...
Mar 18, 2025
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