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Ulster Covenant Festival 2025: Ballymena celebrates Unionist heritage with week of events
Ballymena is embracing its unionist heritage with the Ulster Covenant Festival 2025, hosted by the Apprentice Boys of Derry Ballymena &...
Sep 23


Father and son sentenced for illegal waste dumping in Ballymena
Antrim Crown Court In a significant environmental case, a father and son from Ballymena, County Antrim, have been sentenced at Antrim...
Sep 23


Galgorm Collection celebrates triple triumph at AA Hospitality Awards 2025
In a glittering ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London, the Galgorm Collection has solidified its reputation as a cornerstone of...
Sep 23


£700,000 resurfacing scheme begins on A2 Coast Road in Ballygally, Larne
Ballygally, County Antrim A significant £700,000 road resurfacing project has commenced along the A2 Coast Road in Ballygally, Larne, as...
Sep 23


Ballymena Academy netballers shine with Northern Ireland squad selections
(L-R): Faye Pearson, Katie Allen, Poppy Wilson Three talented netball players from Ballymena Academy have earned prestigious...
Sep 23


Farmers’ Choir strikes up Winter Season with new talent and exciting performances
Musical Director Barkley Thompson with new accompanists Grace Dornan and Roseanna Hunter. The Farmers’ Choir has launched its Winter...
Sep 23


Police appeal after theft of 20 sheep in Ballymena as £3,500 reward offered in rural crime probe
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the theft of 20 sheep from land adjacent to the Cromkill Road. The incident...
Sep 22


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22


Frew presses UK Government to defend Wrightbus amid growing fears over unfair competition from China
Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...
Sep 22


Man in critical condition after Glenravel Road collision as police seek witnesses
Northern Ireland Air Ambulance in attendance at the collision on Sunday afternoon. The Glenravel Road between Ballymena and Cushendall...
Sep 22


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble
‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble! A rhubarb crumble is a classic for a reason - perfect for this change in weather and delicious with sweet...
Sep 21


Restoration Rescue: Ballymena couple revive historic cottages in new BBC Series
The cluster of abandoned cottages dates back to the 1800s. (All images: BBC NI) In a heartwarming journey to preserve Northern Ireland’s...
Sep 21


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, offers, and storytime fun
Ballymena book lovers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s Ballymena shares its latest Top 10 bestselling books, exciting...
Sep 20


Burglary: Detectives appeal for information after jewellery and cash stolen
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Chantry Gardens area of Greenisland on Friday evening, 19...
Sep 20


Man hospitalised after knife wounds in Ballymena street fight
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following a serious incident on Larne Road on Friday evening, in which a man sustained...
Sep 20


Ballymena man (80) sadly dies following three-vehicle collision
80-year-old Robert Russell Bamber (Roy) An 80-year-old man has sadly died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena,...
Sep 20


New employability programme ‘Start Out’ launched to support young people with Disabilities in MEA
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mulholland, Michelin Development Ltd, Paddy Crothers and...
Sep 19


Game-Changer: Wrightbus unveils first repowered zero-emission truck in landmark UK move
Eleven months in development – Wrightbus‘ first zero-emission truck conversion – a 19-tonne twin-axle DAF World-leading bus manufacturer...
Sep 18


DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18


From shampoo bottles to foil: MEA Council highlights overlooked items this Recycle Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is encouraging Borough residents to play their part in recycling Mid and East...
Sep 18
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