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Ballymena hosts evening on David Trimble’s life with author Stephen Walker and Declan Lawn
Stephen Walker and Declan Lawn will be in the Braid Theatre, Ballymena on Tuesday 14 October at 7:30pm Two Ballymena-born writers are set to explore the remarkable life and political legacy of Nobel Laureate David Trimble at a special evening event in the town’s Braid Theatre on Tuesday 14 October. The event will feature acclaimed author Stephen Walker, whose new biography David Trimble: Peacemaker has been described by The Irish Times as a “political page turner,” in conve
Oct 13


Police appeal for information as concern grows for vulnerable missing person
Pictured: High-risk missing person Jamie Devlin Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of high-risk missing person...
Oct 13


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘S’ is for Sticky Toffee Pudding
It's an all-in-one self-saucing Sticky Toffee Pudding (STP) recipe that's so easy to make and it's unreal. I think of myself as a bit of...
Oct 12


Larne Leisure Centre gym welcomes members back as refurbishment moves ahead
Larne Leisure Centre gym The phased reopening of Larne Leisure Centre has reached another important milestone, with the gym officially...
Oct 11


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils this week’s Top 10 bestsellers and new book arrivals
From Charlie Mackesy’s moving new illustrated tale to Bob Mortimer’s latest comic mystery, Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed its weekly...
Oct 11


Stewart Dickson MLA calls for urgent action on brain cancer inspired by Co Antrim young mum Rachael
Alliance MLA for East Antrim, Stewart Dickson , has delivered a powerful appeal in the Northern Ireland Assembly for increased research...
Oct 10


Derry Girls actor Jamie Beamish inspires Ballymena students through creative cross-border project
Derry Girls and Bridgerton actor Jamie Beamish delivers a workshop to performing arts students at St Patrick's College in Ballymena....
Oct 10


Ballymena Cancer Research Group hosts exclusive Blue Lights Q&A with co-creator Declan Lawn
Declan Lawn, co-creator, writer, and director of the BAFTA award-winning series Blue Lights In a perfect fusion of television stardom and...
Oct 10


Northern Trust’s healthy eating revolution: Fresher options in cafes and vending machines
Staff from Braid Valley canteen are among those supporting newly revised nutritional standards within health and social care settings. In...
Oct 10


MEA Loneliness Network marks Positive Ageing Month with Volunteer Now event
(L-R) Sabrina Lynn, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Wenda Gray, Volunteer Now, John Mitchell, Volunteer Now, Marjorie Hawkins,...
Oct 9


Galgorm Resort leads County Antrim charge as finalists unveiled for 2025 Good Food Ireland® Awards
Dining at Galgorm Building on its recent triumph at the 2025 AA Hospitality Awards—where it secured AA 5-star status and its Gillies...
Oct 9


TUV congratulates Ahoghill teen Reuben Kernohan on All-Ireland Karting Championship win
Ahoghill’s rising motorsport star Reuben Kernohan has received warm congratulations from TUV representatives following his recent triumph...
Oct 8


Ballymena’s 80-year-old lollipop man Trevor Robinson honoured at BBC Make a Difference Awards
Trevor Robinson, aged 80, doing what he loves - greeting pupils of Camphill Primary School, ensuring they arrive safe and with a smile! A...
Oct 8


Economy Minister opens £55million Northern Regional College campus in Ballymena
Pictured at the opening of Northern Regional College's £55million Ballymena Campus are (L-R) NRC Ballymena Campus Chief Executive and...
Oct 8


Timothy Gaston demands ‘fairness’ from Translink over £20k Pride support
Inset: TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has accused Translink of showing “double standards” after...
Oct 8


Ahoghill teen racer crowned All-Ireland Karting Champion and set for World Finals in Bahrain
Reuben Kernohan in action Seventeen-year-old karting sensation Reuben Kernohan from Ahoghill has been crowned the Rotax Max All-Ireland...
Oct 7


Suspected drugs worth over £2,000 seized in Ballymena police search
Police have recovered suspected Class A, B and C drugs worth more than £2,000 following a search at a property in Ballymena. Officers...
Oct 7


Ballymena Modern Dance Festival wins Festival of the Year at The Golden Dance Awards NI 2025
(L-R) Michelle Gilmore, Linda Wray and (seated) Jill Lamberton, representatives from Ballymena Modern Dance Festival organising...
Oct 7


Bracknamuckley Forest to benefit from new parking and access improvements
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for additional parking spaces at Bracknamuckley Forest in...
Oct 6


Inspire’s Woodvale Centre reopens after extensive renovation to support mental health in Ballymena
Take a step inside: Inspire’s Woodvale Community Wellbeing Services base in Ballymena Inspire’s Woodvale community wellbeing service on...
Oct 6
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