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Economy Minister hails local WorldSkills medal winners
Pictured at Parliament Buildings, Belfast with the Economy Minister Conor Murphy are: Jason Scott, Robotic Systems Integration, AES...
Dec 9, 2024


Young Ballymena woman selected to represent NI at upcoming U19 European netball event in Scotland
Ballymena Netball star Katie Allen has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the upcoming U19 Europe Netball Event this incoming...
Dec 8, 2024


Masters for Glenarm woman Sarah Magennis
Sarah Magennis Sarah Magennis from Glenarm has recently graduated with a Master of Science with commendation. Employed as Senior...
Dec 6, 2024


MB Motors Ballymena delighted to scoop national award
Delighted Malcolm Beattie on stage at The Brewery with awards night compere Mike Brewer, right, and Gareth Jones, left, director at G3...
Dec 6, 2024


NRC student Charlie Fleck celebrates success at SkillBuild National Final 2024
Northern Regional College student Charlie Fleck from Ballymena who secured a bronze medal in Joinery at the prestigious SkillBuild...
Dec 2, 2024


Portrush RNLI Volunteers receive commendations from the RNLI
Five volunteer crew members of Portrush RNLI were presented with Medical Director Commendations from the RNLI on Saturday, November 30. ...
Dec 2, 2024


TV | Paris 2024: Medals and Memories
L-R: Jack McMillan, Daniel Wiffen, Hannah Scott, Rhys McClenaghan, Rebecca Shorten and Philip Doyle “When I felt that gold medal go round...
Dec 1, 2024


Ulster University research breakthrough in early diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19
Researchers at Ulster University’s Personalised Medicine Centre in Derry~Londonderry have made a significant breakthrough in healthcare...
Nov 29, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success and affirms commitment to local community
“Over the last seven years, The Gallaher Trust has had a profound impact on the Ballymena community through supporting the stellar work...
Nov 28, 2024


Ballymena BID’s ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Programme’ a Huge Success
Pictured are the delegates of the Leaders of Tomorrow programme alongside Emma McCrea (left) and Clare Moore (far right) and (front row)...
Nov 25, 2024


Soaring above & beyond: Co Antrim family fundraising reaches over £300K for Air Ambulance
(L-R) Wendy McIlmoyle, Katrina Hughes, Sharon Osborne, Simon Osborne, Tony Osborne, David McIlymoyle The Simon Osborne Air Ambulance...
Nov 17, 2024


Douglas & Grahame employee reaches half century milestone in menswear
Christine McMurran pictured holding her first contract of employment with Douglas & Grahame, dated 1974. As Carrickfergus-headquartered...
Nov 16, 2024


Maxol Braid River celebrates win at Maxol Excellence Awards
Pictured from left are: Brian Donaldson, CEO The Maxol Group; Tom Neville, President and CEO Aramark Ireland and; David Martin, Head of...
Nov 15, 2024


Ballymena man opens homegrown bagel brand Bodega Bagels in Belfast city centre
Steven and Kirsty Orr, outside the new Bodega Bagels store and bakery, now open on Royal Avenue, Belfast Popular homegrown bagel brand,...
Nov 15, 2024


Co Antrim charity dedicated to supporting teens with Autism receives prestigious King’s Award
County Antrim based ‘All About Us - ASD Teens’ have been recognised for their fantastic work, being awarded The King’s Award for...
Nov 14, 2024


Northern Trust Nurture Clinic wins prestigious Royal College of Midwives award
Pictured at the recent Royal College of Midwives Awards held in London where the Northern Health and Social Care Trust received the...
Nov 12, 2024


Simon Houston crowned Irish Hairdresser of the Year at prestigious awards ceremony in Dublin
Not a stranger to recognition and awards, Ballymena hairdresser Simon Houston was once again in the spotlight at the weekend when he was...
Nov 12, 2024


Halfway House raises over £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Pat Hamill (right), proprietor of Halfway House Bar & Restaurant, together with the help of staff and patrons, has raised over £100K in...
Nov 11, 2024


Donnelly Group chairman honoured for putting NI motor industry in the fast lane
Terence Donnelly and Emma Donnelly at the NI Motor Industry Awards, where Terence recieved the Lifetime Achievement Award A Lifetime...
Nov 9, 2024


Scientist to hotelier following £2.8M investment on the north Antrim coast
Managing Director of Elephant Rock Boutique Hotel, Charlotte Dixon, is celebrating after taking home three Irish Hotel Awards - Boutique...
Nov 8, 2024
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