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TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 14 June 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...
7 hours ago


Discover CAFRE during Open Farm Weekend 2025 at Greenmount Campus in Antrim
Colman Byrne and Judith McCord from Greenmount Campus are preparing to welcome visitors during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend....
1 day ago


Doddie’5 Lions Challenge rolls into Ballymena as 555-mile charity cycle begins
Ballymena will proudly play host to a team of sporting legends this Sunday, 15 June , as the Doddie’5 Lions Challenge begins its...
1 day ago


Ink with Impact: Studio 16 brings 30 artists to Ballymena for Charity Tattoo Flash Day
Studio 16 Tattoo & Piercing and friends are back with one of the most hotly anticipated events in Northern Ireland’s tattoo calendar —...
2 days ago


Ballymena Elim Church to host ‘IT’S TIME’ Gospel Mission with Mitch
A series of powerful personal stories to inspire hope and faith will be shared at Ballymena Elim Church this June, as part of the ‘IT’S...
3 days ago


Hospice Hockey scores big for charity with over £109,000 raised for Northern Ireland Hospice
Team Horizon and Team Somerton celebrating on the ice at The SSE Arena, Belfast. A sell-out crowd, star-studded line-up, and an...
7 days ago


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 7 June 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...
Jun 7


Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show returns this weekend with full throttle fun for a great cause!
Images: Cameron Hamilton The much-anticipated Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show is back this Saturday, 7 June, at the Ballymena Showgrounds,...
Jun 5


Ballymena event taking place for charity lottery law consultation backed by Hillary Clinton
Malcolm Fleming, Director of Public Affairs, People’s Postcode Lottery, who support the Bill, Sian Mulholland MLA (centre), and Rachel...
Jun 5


Titanic Hotel Belfast celebrates maritime heritage with latest in series of stunning new artworks
Adrian McNally, General Manager at Titanic Hotel Belfast, is pictured with artist Peter Strain and his illustration ‘Maiden Voyage’ which...
Jun 5


Belfast Zoo celebrates a Spring baby boom with rare and adorable new arrivals
New arrivals: The Cotton-Top Tamarin at Belfast Zoo It’s all go at Belfast Zoo this spring as the popular attraction experiences a...
Jun 4


Pride of the Maine Flute Band to mark 50th Anniversary with spectacular Ballymena parade
Pride of the Maine Flute Band Ballymena is set to come alive with music and colour on Saturday, 7th June 2025, as the Pride of the Maine...
Jun 3


Ulster Automobile Club marks 100 year milestone with spectacular vehicle display at Stormont Estate
The Ulster Automobile Club will commemorate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, 10th August 2025, with a grand static vehicle display at the...
Jun 1


International melodeon making course showcases traditional craftsmanship in Glenarm
Esteemed French luthier and folk musician Emmanuel Pariselle in Glenarm, County Antrim. Images: Paul Faith A unique week-long...
Jun 1


Mayors, ministers and Olympians launch ‘Summer of Rowing’ on the Antrim Coast
A wave of excitement hit Glenarm Harbour as mayors, ministers, and a double Olympian took to the water to officially launch the Antrim...
Jun 1


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 31 May 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...
May 31


North Antrim beef farm reaps rewards from red clover integration
CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, Faith Stewart discusses the many benefits of red clover for a beef farm. A progressive beef farming...
May 28


Countdown begins for the 2025 Active Travel Challenge across Northern Ireland
L-R: Callie Persic, Development Manager at Belfast City Council, Stephen Wilson, Head of Strategic Engagement, Public Health Agency,...
May 28


Technology demonstration farms now open for group visit bookings across Northern Ireland
Alastair McNeilly from Muckamore, is one of CAFRE’s beef grassland management Technology Demonstration Farmers. Book now to visit a TDF...
May 27


Making memories in Mid and East Antrim: Industrial Heritage Week returns for 2025
Yarding mahogany logs at Curran Saw Mills, which will feature at an exhibition during MEA Industrial Heritage Week 2025. Mid and East...
May 27
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