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Firmus Energy confirms 7.86% gas tariff reduction for Ten Towns customers
Firmus Energy Supply has announced a further cut to domestic gas tariffs, with customers in Northern Ireland’s Ten Towns Network set to...
Sep 3


Outrage in Broughshane as ancient woodland faces deliberate attack ahead of council decision
Residents of Broughshane, County Antrim, are rallying to protect Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area...
Sep 3


TV | Girl Fight: BBC Northern Ireland series follows female MMA fighters in Ballymena
From left: Niamh McNeill, Rachel McIlhagga and Chloe Crozier A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary series is set to shine a light on the...
Sep 3


Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing Association with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Dermot McBride from MJ...
Sep 3


“People matter, not allowances”: UUP’s Alan Barr rules out strike action as councillors balloted
Ulster Unionist Party councillor for Braid, Alan Barr Ulster Unionist Party councillor Alan Barr has vowed not to take part in industrial...
Sep 3


Ballygally Castle marks 400 years with launch of exclusive craft beer
Ballygally Castle has launched a limited edition Ballygally Castle Beer which has been specially brewed in partnership with Whitewater...
Sep 2


Anna Henry: “We stand with those left behind” on Orange Victims Day
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry A Mid and East Antrim councillor has paid tribute to members of the Orange Order who lost their lives...
Sep 2


Ballymena takeaway shortlisted in UK’s top 40 for National Fish & Chip Awards 2026
The popular Fish Supper from The Merchant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most popular takeaways has been named among the UK’s best after...
Sep 2


Six cars torched in suspected racist attack on Filipino nationals in Ballymena
Political representatives across North Antrim have united in condemning a suspected racially motivated arson attack in Ballymena that...
Sep 2


Go Succeed and Young Enterprise NI launch initiative for NI’s next generation of business leaders
Launching the initiative at Northern Regional College’s new Ballymena campus, from left: Jane Hanna and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young...
Sep 2


Councillor raises alarm over SEN provision in rural Mid and East Antrim
Sinn Féin Braid Councillor Archie Rae A Mid and East Antrim councillor has voiced strong concern over what he described as the “alarming”...
Sep 1


Mid and East Antrim weighs £200k dog fouling solution ahead of rates decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will give fresh consideration to the purchase of two street cleansing units for dog fouling during...
Sep 1


Concerns raised over new housing development as public consultation event taking place in Ballymena
A public consultation event is set to take place in Ballymena to discuss a proposed new housing development near the Tullygarley area of...
Sep 1


New Ballymena support group launched for people living with secondary breast cancer
Alison Craig - Macmillan Palliative Care Service Improvement Facilitator, Kerrie McLaughlin - Palliative Care Support Worker and Fiona...
Sep 1


Dementia UK highlights key signs of dementia ahead of free clinics in Northern Ireland
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Dementia UK’s...
Sep 1


CAFRE and Teagasc to spotlight hill suckler innovation at Uplands Open Day
Breeding and management: A crossbred cow and calf at the CAFRE Hill Farm. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Aug 31


Extra grass cutting on all main arterial routes and free equipment loan scheme for Mid & East Antrim
DUP Councillor for Knockagh, Peter Johnston welcomed the news Residents across Mid and East Antrim are set to benefit from an enhanced...
Aug 31


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘P’ is for Pavlova
Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...
Aug 31


Free training opportunities at Habitat ReStore Ballymena to help boost local job prospects
ReStore Volunteer Coordinator Matt Robinson will be providing free training for local people in Ballymena. Habitat for Humanity has...
Aug 31


Singing voices return: Farmers’ Choir NI resumes rehearsals in Ballymena ahead of busy season
Members thThe Farmers’ Choir NI during a recent performance. Farmers’ Choir NI will return to rehearsals on Monday 8th September at...
Aug 31
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