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Glens of Antrim school wins ABP’s youth agri-skills competition
St Killian’s College Carnlough ABP Angus Youth Challenge Overall Winners, from left, Alex McAlister, Emma Mitchell and Peter Agnew with...
Oct 30, 2023


Ballymena Ballerina to compete again in world’s largest ballet scholarship audition
Georgia Crawford in her handmade tutu designed by Ffiona Dunbar. Georgia will perform Aurora’s Act III variation from The Sleeping...
Oct 30, 2023


Power NI's Aaron Cairns shortlisted for Customer Service Award, as company nominated for 14 awards
Inset: Aaron Cairns Ballymena man Aaron Cairns has been announced as a finalist for Advisor of the Year in the upcoming prestigious...
Oct 25, 2023


Ballymena is still in business - pride and praise at local Gala Awards evening in town
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive Valerie Watts, Mr Rory Watts, Ms Siobhan Mulvenna, Mrs Adrienne Wiggins,...
Oct 24, 2023


NI Search and rescue expert elected to top position for UK and Ireland
Sean McCarry OBE The Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR) are delighted to announce their new Chair Sean McCarry OBE, the...
Oct 23, 2023


Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership Restaurant Academy serves up great results
Participants in Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership programme Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership recently...
Oct 22, 2023


Ballymena man who survived multiple brain injuries in running for national achievement award
Local man Graham Hill A Ballymena man who is a “shining example to others”, is a finalist for a prestigious award from UK charity Headway...
Oct 17, 2023


The Boathouse Antrim sets sails on culinary adventure on grand reopening day
Sean and Geraldine McLaughlin are pictured with Michael McGuigan, Head Chef. The McLaughlin family and the committed staff of The...
Oct 16, 2023


Hot off the W&G Baird presses: Mary Peters unveils new autobiography
Mary Peters signing copies of her newly released autobiography It was a momentous day at W&G Baird, where history met the printing press....
Oct 15, 2023


From seeds to success as community gardeners recognised at Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards
Representatives from Cullybackey which was awarded the Large Village award. Hard working volunteers, community gardeners and council...
Oct 15, 2023


Double award for County Antrim produced Devil's Churn Campfire Salted Caramel Sauce
Eoin McConnell with County Antrim produced award winning Devil's Churn Campfire Salted Caramel Sauce. The team behind locally produced...
Oct 9, 2023


Rapid Agency scores double nomination at Belfast Chamber Business Awards!
Rapid Agency, a Belfast-based marketing agency, is yet again in the limelight, marking a momentous occasion by securing double...
Oct 7, 2023


Six ‘Champions’ combatting loneliness across the Borough
(Front row L-R) – Helen McClean Ageing Well Co-Ordinator, Marjorie Hawkins, Chairperson Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network, Rhonda...
Oct 7, 2023


Dale Farm’s Dromona site celebrates 80 years
Dromona current employees enjoying the 80th anniversary celebrations Dairy co-operative Dale Farm has marked the 80th anniversary of its...
Oct 4, 2023


Konrad set for next stage of academic journey after part-time study at NRC
Konrad Buras pictured with his wife Anita Buras and son Nathan Buras. Polish native Konrad Buras, who studied part-time at Northern...
Oct 2, 2023


Accolades roll in for Kilwaughter Minerals
Pictured is CEO Gary Wilmot and Business Development Director, Caroline Rowley Renowned quarry and minerals processor Kilwaughter...
Oct 1, 2023


Portglenone based health and fitness business picks up award at 2023 Health & Fitness Awards
Sarah Lacey from Nourish & Nurture NI Portglenone based health and fitness business scooped up an award at the prestigious NI Health &...
Sep 29, 2023


NRC students to attend training event in preparation for the WorldSkills UK National Final
Students and WorldSkills UK Finalists Peter O’Neill and Hannah Currie FANUC, a leading manufacturer of factory automation and robots and...
Sep 29, 2023


Ballymena couple recommend ‘Rent to Own’ scheme as smart start move to home ownership
Pictured is Pamela and Mark Surgenor with their daughters Bella aged 5 and Bonnie aged 3. A Ballymena couple have found a helping hand...
Sep 27, 2023


Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023
Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...
Sep 23, 2023
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