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Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils weekly bestsellers, half-price deals, and community events
Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books, alongside fresh half-price offers, exciting storytime sessions...
7 hours ago


Missed black bin collections lead Council complaint list in Mid and East Antrim
The highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the first three months of the financial year were related...
10 hours ago


Greenmount Association welcomes back Class of ’85 for 40th anniversary reunion
Patrick Fee and Robert Edwards, past Greenmount students, are planning the Greenmount Association’s 40 year anniversary reunion for the...
10 hours ago


Gracehill marks World Heritage anniversary with European Heritage Open Days celebrations
Gracehill, Ballymena Gracehill Moravian Village, Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host a packed weekend of...
1 day ago


Nine County Antrim artisan products join Lidl Northern Ireland’s Kickstart range
Back Row (L-R) Peter Barrett, Steeper Culture; Dr. Ryan Morrow, WeBottle; Gary McIldowney, Slim’s Healthy Kitchen; Alison Seaney, Big...
1 day ago


Tesco stores across Northern Ireland go red for Air Ambulance NI fundraiser
Tesco stores across Northern Ireland will be turning red this Saturday, 13th September, in support of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (Air...
1 day ago


Trial date set for man accused of murdering Ballymena woman Chloe Mitchell
A Ballymena man accused of murdering 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell is to stand trial next year, a court has confirmed, reports BBC NI News ....
1 day ago


MEA councillors split on whether young street traders face exploitation or gain essential experience
Mid and East Antrim councillors have deferred a decision on a revised street trading policy following debate at the borough council’s...
1 day ago


New padel courts open at Galgorm Castle in Ballymena, boosting Northern Ireland’s sporting scene
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s sporting landscape, Galgorm Collection has announced the launch of two state-of-the-art...
2 days ago


European Heritage Open Days 2025: Explore castles, cottages and culture across Northern Ireland
The 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) take place this weekend, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, with more than 260...
2 days ago


Rural Melody Ladies Choir reunites for a new season of song and friendship
The Rural Melody Choir pictured with Northern Trust Chief Executive, Jennifer Welsh. The Rural Melody Ladies Choir is preparing to raise...
2 days ago


Cllr Lawrie Philpott launches ‘Moving Forward Together’ initiative to address Ballymena’s challenges
Independent Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott Independent Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott has launched a call for greater...
2 days ago


Migration fuels Northern Ireland’s population growth to 1.93 million
Population estimates by Local Government District (mid-2024) Migration has emerged as the main driver of Northern Ireland’s population...
2 days ago


Mid and East Antrim councillors block public access to Greenisland’s Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson who previously expressed his support for public access to Jointure Bay in Greenisland - an area...
3 days ago


Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show 2025 returns with fashionista Rebecca McKinney as host!
Host and curator of this year’s Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show, Rebecca McKinney in The Braid Theatre The Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show is...
3 days ago


Minister Archibald visits Tully Biogas Plant in Ballymena to highlight renewable energy potential
Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, with Kevin Fitzduff of Stream BioEnergy at the Tully Biogas Plant, Ballymena. (Image: Dr Gareth...
3 days ago


Frew presses Northern Ireland Secretary over Ballymena immigration concerns & ‘Red Zone’ status
Inset: North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn,...
3 days ago


Gaston challenges Minister Muir on NI Water’s role in Lough Neagh sewage pollution crisis
Inset: (Left) TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, and (right) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has challenged the Agriculture...
3 days ago


Next generation of coachbuilders join Wrightbus apprenticeship scheme in Ballymena
Wrightbus welcomed 47 new apprentices to the Ballymena manufacturing facility. World-leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has welcomed 47...
3 days ago


BID and town centre businesses celebrate £250K Ballymena Gift Card milestone
(L-R) Valerie McLernon (Fairhill Shopping Centre), Aileen McGarry (Primark), Roy Smyth (Outdoor Adventure), Alison Malfatto (Tower...
3 days ago
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