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New Tourist Information Hub opens in Ballymena’s vibrant Midtown Makers Gift Shop
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford visits Ballymena's new tourist information hub located at Midtown Makers Gift...
Sep 5


Police seek witnesses after violent assault in aggravated burglary in Ballyclare
Police in Ballyclare are urgently appealing for witnesses and information following a violent aggravated burglary in the Thornhill Drive...
Sep 5


Power NI announces 4% electricity tariff increase amid rising costs
Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier, Power NI, has confirmed a 4% increase in its residential electricity tariff, effective...
Sep 5


Ballymena’s economic win: Planning first step approved for JAQ Group’s new £11M factory
CGI of JAQ Group’s proposed new £11 million fragrance manufacturing facility on Moorfields Road, Ballymena. In a transformative...
Sep 5


Councillor Anna Henry honours 40-year legacy of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William, and (inset) TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry In a heartfelt tribute at Monday’s council meeting, TUV...
Sep 4


Five-year prison term for man found guilty of string of child sex offences spanning a decade
Custody photo of Patrick Lavery A Lurgan man has been jailed for a string of child sex offences spanning a decade, after being found...
Sep 4


Irish Guards mark 125th anniversary with spectacular parade in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus was filled with colour, music and tradition yesterday as the world-famous Irish Guards marked their 125th anniversary with...
Sep 4


Murder inquiry launched after man dies in County Armagh
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have opened a murder investigation following the death of a man in the...
Sep 4


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4


Victory for Broughshane: Craigs Wood protected by Tree Preservation Order
Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland In Broughshane, County Antrim In a significant victory for conservationists and residents of...
Sep 4


Fairhill Shopping Centre unveils rebrand as part of multi-million transformation
Thomas Street entrance to Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena has unveiled a striking new brand...
Sep 4


Utility Regulator welcomes 7.86% cut to Firmus Energy gas tariffs
The Utility Regulator has confirmed that Firmus Energy’s regulated gas tariff for customers in Northern Ireland’s Ten Towns area will...
Sep 4


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


Irish Guardsman Major Robert James Wilmont M.B.E. honoured in Bushmills
The scenes on Wednesday when a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Major Robert James Wilmont M.B.E. was held at Dunluce Presbyterian...
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


Robin Swann urges Starmer to scrap “harmful” Farm Inheritance Tax at PMQs
South Antrim MP Robin Swann speaking in The Commons South Antrim MP Robin Swann has pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to rethink the...
Sep 3


Over 2,100 motoring offences detected in Northern Ireland over August bank holiday weekend
More than 2,100 motoring offences were recorded across Northern Ireland during the August bank holiday weekend, new figures from the...
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


Police appeal after dismantling £1M cannabis factory in Antrim
Police have dismantled a large cannabis farm with an estimated £1 million street value following a raid on an industrial estate in...
Sep 2


Minister Andrew Muir urges farmers to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme as deadline extended
Farm businesses in County Antrim and beyond are being urged to take their final opportunity to register for the Soil Nutrient Health...
Sep 2


Nesbitt hails “very real progress” as Northern Ireland waiting lists fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the “very real progress” being made in tackling Northern Ireland’s longest health waiting...
Sep 2


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
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