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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 ....
Sep 12


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...
Sep 12


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...
Sep 11


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...
Sep 11


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...
Sep 11


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...
Sep 11


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...
Sep 11


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...
Sep 11


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...
Sep 10


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...
Sep 10


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,...
Sep 10


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...
Sep 10


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...
Sep 10


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...
Sep 10


Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to predecessor and sets out vision for North Antrim in first Assembly speech
North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim’s newly selected MLA Jon Burrows has delivered his maiden speech in the Northern Ireland...
Sep 10


Ballymena theatre group to bring dark comedy Lucky Sods to The Braid
The cast of the Ad Hoc Theatre Group performing in John Godber’s acclaimed black comedy Lucky Sods A Ballymena-based amateur theatre...
Sep 10


The Gobbins set for repairs as Mid & East Antrim Council approves rockfall safety measures
The Gobbins, Islandmagee Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved a planning application for cliff...
Sep 9


Paul Frew calls Naomi Long remarks on teachers a ‘radical ideological agenda’
DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...
Sep 9


Public asks Mid & East Antrim Council where Larne’s asset sale money is being spent
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has faced questions over how money raised from asset sales in Larne is being spent locally. The issue...
Sep 9


Fairhill partners with Coaching for Christ to support young players in Ballymena
Valerie McLernon - Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre and Rodney Weir - Head of Development at Coaching for Christ with members...
Sep 8
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