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Police issue travel advice ahead of St Patrick’s Day events near Broughshane
On Monday 17th March, the annual pilgrimage to Slemish will take place near Broughshane, with participants following in the footsteps of...
Mar 15, 2025


Carrickfergus Marina marks 40th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations!
Carrickfergus Marina is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year – its 40th anniversary. Since opening in 1985, the marina has become...
Mar 15, 2025


Ballymena businesswoman celebrated at 2025 Women in Business Awards
Pictured (L-R) are Lauren Burns from award sponsor Wilson Nesbitt, Mabel Higgins and The WiB Group Chair Nichola Robinson. Northern...
Mar 14, 2025


SAVED | Family Fun Zone at Carnfunnock Park set to reopen
The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone outside Larne have announced their planned return to the country park next month. Ian and...
Mar 14, 2025


Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards
Winners and sponsors at the annual Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards The best in local sport was celebrated at the annual Mid and East...
Mar 14, 2025


County Antrim school teacher sentenced for child sexual abuse offences
Today, Friday 14th March, a 33-year-old woman from Newtownabbey, a former school teacher, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court. Judith...
Mar 14, 2025


Co Antrim man sentenced for sexual offences
A 34-year-old man from Newtownabbey has been sentenced today, Friday 14th March, at Belfast Crown Court for a number of sexual offences...
Mar 14, 2025


Marine Hotel Ballycastle: Small hotel, with big plans for 2025
Following its prestigious AA four-star award received at the end of 2024, the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, situated on the breathtaking...
Mar 14, 2025


Kimmins announces £365,000 road improvement scheme for Randalstown
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £365,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Staffordstown Road, Randalstown will...
Mar 14, 2025


Ballymena pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry
Claudia and Samuel are pictured here with Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film. Two young people and their teachers from Castle Tower School, a...
Mar 14, 2025


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13, 2025


Ballymena man jailed for historical child sexual abuse offences
A 61-year-old man from the Ballymena area has today, Thursday 13th March, been jailed for a number of historical child sexual abuse...
Mar 13, 2025


Man (22) jailed after house set on fire in Antrim
A 22-year-old man has been handed a prison sentence after a house was set on fire in Antrim. Michael Ward from the Antrim area appeared...
Mar 13, 2025


Paul Frew welcomes £481,225 coming to Ballymena through the Department of Education’s RAISE Programme
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has today (Thursday 13 March) welcomed almost £0.5 million that will be invested in children’s education...
Mar 13, 2025


Large seizure of cannabis and cash following proactive operation at Northern Ireland's main airports
Some of the suitcases seized that were used in order to move drugs and cash. Detectives from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch...
Mar 13, 2025


Minister Muir chairs second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum at Ballyronan Marina DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has chaired...
Mar 12, 2025


From 60 to over 200: EA Chief applauds Dunclug’s remarkable growth as school continues to excel
Dunclug Primary School in Ballymena welcomed a distinguished guest on Tuesday, 11 March, as Mr Richard Pengelly, Chief Executive of the...
Mar 12, 2025


Residents of Causeway Coast & Glens to receive sticky reminder where to put food waste
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has unveiled plans to increase correct brown bin usage. At this month’s Environmental Services...
Mar 12, 2025


Man (39) jailed over domestic abuse: “Harrowing” incident took place in Ballymena
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced at Antrim Crown Court today, Wednesday 12th March, following a report of a domestic-related assault...
Mar 12, 2025


Detectives investigate following theft of ATM machine in Co Antrim
Detectives are investigating a report of the theft of an ATM machine from a service station on the Antrim Road, Glengormley, on Wednesday...
Mar 12, 2025
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