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Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble
‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble! A rhubarb crumble is a classic for a reason - perfect for this change in weather and delicious with sweet...
Sep 21


Restoration Rescue: Ballymena couple revive historic cottages in new BBC Series
The cluster of abandoned cottages dates back to the 1800s. (All images: BBC NI) In a heartwarming journey to preserve Northern Ireland’s...
Sep 21


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, offers, and storytime fun
Ballymena book lovers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s Ballymena shares its latest Top 10 bestselling books, exciting...
Sep 20


Man hospitalised after knife wounds in Ballymena street fight
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following a serious incident on Larne Road on Friday evening, in which a man sustained...
Sep 20


Ballymena man (80) sadly dies following three-vehicle collision
80-year-old Robert Russell Bamber (Roy) An 80-year-old man has sadly died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena,...
Sep 20


New employability programme ‘Start Out’ launched to support young people with Disabilities in MEA
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mulholland, Michelin Development Ltd, Paddy Crothers and...
Sep 19


Game-Changer: Wrightbus unveils first repowered zero-emission truck in landmark UK move
Eleven months in development – Wrightbus‘ first zero-emission truck conversion – a 19-tonne twin-axle DAF World-leading bus manufacturer...
Sep 18


DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18


From shampoo bottles to foil: MEA Council highlights overlooked items this Recycle Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is encouraging Borough residents to play their part in recycling Mid and East...
Sep 18


Met Office yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland as heavy rain forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, with the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and travel...
Sep 18


“This behaviour must stop”: McDonald appeals over Ahoghill incidents
Ahoghill village, Ballymena, and (inset) TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDonald has issued a...
Sep 17


Police investigate after suspicious approach to young girls walking home from youth club in Ballymena
Ballykeel 1 estate, in Ballymena Police are appealing for information following a report of a suspicious approach to three young girls in...
Sep 16


£1M Olympic Legacy Fund unveiled to support local clubs across NI
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen and Richard Archibald, Interim CEO of Sport NI at the...
Sep 16


Springboard secures £83,000 from The Gallaher Trust to support employment in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Lauren McAteer, Trustee at The Gallaher Trust and Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard UK....
Sep 16


Cleaner, safer, greener: Mid & East Antrim Council upgrades RCV fleet in major investment
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Shaun Morley, Interim Operations Director, with some the new...
Sep 16


Ballymena youth darts players earn team NI call-up for World Championship
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford is pictured with the four Ballymena youth darts players - (not in order) Thomas...
Sep 15


Ballymena United secure place in next stage of £36m NI Football Fund
Ballymena Showgrounds Ballymena United have been confirmed among the first group of clubs to progress to the next stage of the Northern...
Sep 15


Time well spent: Ballymena Hospice Shop seeks community volunteers
The Ballymena Hospice Shop , a cornerstone of community support in Northern Ireland, has launched an urgent appeal for 30 new volunteers...
Sep 15


Turn your idea into a business with Enterprise Pathways – applications open now!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with David McFaul, Dream Out Loud Entertainment NI, and Sean...
Sep 15


Insight Youth: New Mid and East Antrim programme to empower young people into employment
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mullholland, Michelin Development Ltd; Adele McIvor,...
Sep 14
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