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Meeting loneliness together: MEA marks Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 with community events
Mayor, Jackson Minford, pictured along with Anne O'Reilly, Chair of Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Marjorie Hawkins, Chair of M&E...
2 hours ago


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 21 June 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
9 hours ago


Jamieson raises alarm over bail disparity between Ballymena and Londonderry disorder
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson has called for urgent clarification from the Chief Constable and the Director of Public...
12 hours ago


Historic Clough Cemetery extension completed, securing burial space for 50 years
The project team and landowners joined the outgoing Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; L-R, Kieran Murray, Adman,...
24 hours ago


Planning application seeks demolition and apartment build in Ballymena
The current site entrance on Springwell Street, Ballymena. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough...
1 day ago


Wrightbus crowned Manufacturer of the Year at prestigious UK Awards
(L) Phil Owen, Wrightbus Head of Sales, and Chris Martin, Wrightbus Head of Business Development, with the award. Pioneering bus...
1 day ago


Police investigate car theft in Portglenone
Stolen: The blue Audi A1 Police have launched an investigation following the reported theft of a vehicle in Portglenone early on Friday...
1 day ago


Ballymena pupils celebrate inspirational educators in ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition!
Teachers across Ballymena have been celebrated in heartfelt style this week as pupils honoured their favourite educators through the...
1 day ago


One in four council defibrillators inaccessible to public in Mid and East Antrim, report reveals
Just three-quarters of defibrillators owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are publicly available, a report to councillors said....
2 days ago


Former Aston Martin engineering chief joins Wrightbus as CTO to accelerate net zero transport
Former Aston Martin engineering chief Paul Thomas has been appointed Group Chief Technology Officer at Wrightbus, Ballymena. Wrightbus,...
2 days ago


Pride and Prejudice comes to life as Theatre in the Park Returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus
A much-loved summer tradition is set to return this August as Theatre in the Park once again graces the green spaces of Ballymena and...
2 days ago


Plans lodged for new 12-lane bowling alley and amusement centre in Ballymena
Ballymena could soon welcome a major new family entertainment destination, as plans have been submitted to transform the town’s existing...
2 days ago


Two men charged over Ballymena disorder as arrest total rises to 33
Police have confirmed that two further individuals have been charged in connection with recent street disorder in Ballymena, bringing the...
2 days ago


Ballymena shines in Channel 5’s Murder Most Puzzling with Phyllis Logan
A captivating new crime drama, Murder Most Puzzling , is set to premiere on Channel 5 this Thursday, June 19, at 8pm, offering viewers...
3 days ago


Countdown is on to Twelfth of July 2025: A celebration of heritage and community
Ballymena, affectionately known as the City of the Seven Towers, is poised to host one of Northern Ireland’s much celebrated cultural...
3 days ago


Ballymena primary schools receive sports day boost from McKillop’s SPAR
Eamonn McKillop with Kirkinriola Primary School pupils at their sports day. Three local primary schools in Ballymena have received a...
3 days ago


Experience Day at Dogs Trust Ballymena promises pawsome fun and insight
Buddy, who is waiting to meet his new family at Dogs Trust Ballymena. Dog lovers are invited to go behind the scenes at Dogs Trust...
3 days ago


Police seek to identify six individuals after disorder and attacks on officers in Ballymena
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a public appeal to help identify six individuals believed to be connected with...
4 days ago


Deliberate fire destroys derelict house in Cullybackey
The blaze captured on camera on Sunday evening in Cullybackey A suspected arson attack caused extensive damage to a derelict bungalow in...
4 days ago


Home Bargains opens £5m Ballymena store, creating 75 jobs for the local community
The newly built Home Bargains store at Queen Street, Ballymena. Home Bargains has announced the opening of its brand new store in...
4 days ago
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