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3 hours ago
Police becoming increasingly concerned for missing Ballymena teen
Missing: 14-year-old Rhys Mooney Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing youth, from the Ballymena area. Rhys Mooney is...

11 hours ago
Ballymena Squash Club celebrates first anniversary with Ulster Squash Open!
Special guest Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Ballymena Squash Club committee members Mark McKane, Hugo Carlin...


12 hours ago
Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...


14 hours ago
Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...


1 day ago
Co Antrim customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas
Tesco Community Champion Ronnie McFall and colleague at the Toy Donation Station at the Tesco Ballymena Superstore. Kind-hearted shoppers...

1 day ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 8 February 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...


2 days ago
New ‘Kindness Postbox’ partnership brings smiles to local care home
(L-R) Mrs Gillian McLarnon, teacher, Camphill Primary School, Vasco Alves, Camphill Care Home Manager, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and...

2 days ago
ANB Council face possibility of having to impose unprecedented rates hike
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will hold a special meeting on Monday evening (10th February) to set domestic and non-domestic rates...


2 days ago
Young male identified by police investigating fire at filling station in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are investigating after a Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) was tasked to a fire at the Asda Fuel...


3 days ago
Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...


3 days ago
Two people arrested after man approaches two houses armed with hatchet in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man following a report of an altercation in the Castle Gardens area of Ballymena on Thursday 6th February. It was...


3 days ago
Notes of kindness: Fairhill Centre welcomes Rock Choirs to raise sounds and pounds for Castle Tower
Members of the Rock Choirs from Ballymena, Ballymoney and Jordanstown pictured during a special fundraising performance in the Fairhill...


3 days ago
Communities Minister showcases Department’s work for NIO Minister Anderson
L-R: Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons and NIO Minister Fleur Anderson visit the Moravian Church in Gracehill, hosted by Bishop Sarah...


4 days ago
“Not considered to be a sport” - MEA Council refuse planning for seafront storage for local rowing club
An east Antrim rowing club that brought home two titles from All-Ireland competitions last year has had planning permission for seafront...


4 days ago
Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...


4 days ago
Belfast Brunch Co. brings the ultimate party for a purpose to Ballymena!
Blasé and Jon Boi from Belfast Brunch Co., with Julie Martin, NI Hospice’s Community Outreach Fundraiser pictured at Tullyglass House...


5 days ago
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts celebrate total raised for Charity Air Ambulance NI
Craig’s Tractor Enthusiasts Club Founder Robert McCaughey (center) & club members pictured with Oonagh Chesney, Air Ambulance NI...


6 days ago
Vincent’s encourages shoppers to share the love sustainably this Spring!
Anne Crossan (centre), SVP Regional Retail Manager, joins Anne McLarnon (left), SVP Northern Region Retail Committee Chair, and Mary...

6 days ago
Take 5, take time to GrOw a GO with free workshops at Jubilee Farm
Taking place over the next weeks, Jubilee Farm in Larne is set to host a series of FREE workshops under the banner 'Give Time to GrOw a...


6 days ago
Memorial service takes place to mark the 72nd anniversary of the loss of the Princess Victoria
A memorial service to mark the 72nd anniversary of the loss of the Princess Victoria in the ‘Great Storm’ of 1953 was held on Friday 31...
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