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Hallowena in Ballymena, and more: Mid & East Antrim’s spooktacular Halloween events for 2025
As the nights draw in and pumpkins begin to glow, Mid & East Antrim is gearing up for a thrilling Halloween season in 2025. From the...
Oct 1, 2025


Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as Storm Amy approaches UK
A deep Atlantic low-pressure system has been officially named Storm Amy by the Met Office, marking the first named storm of the 2025/26...
Oct 1, 2025


Burglary in Ballymena: Detectives appeal for information after home ransacked
Detectives are appealing for information after a burglary at a residential property in Ballymena on Tuesday night, 30th September. Police...
Oct 1, 2025


Tributes paid to Co Antrim woman Beatrice Higgins following fatal Glarryford collision
Pictured: 81-year-old Beatrice Higgins The woman who tragically died following a two-vehicle collision in Glarryford on Sunday, 28...
Oct 1, 2025


McKeever Hotels announces new charity partnership with Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke
L-R Eddie McKeever, Lindsay Lutton and Bridgene Keeley McKeever Hotels has launched a new charity partnership with Northern Ireland Chest...
Oct 1, 2025


Networking, confidence and growth: Enterprising Women launches Autumn/Winter programme
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, pictured with from left, Christine Barnhill, MEABC, Paula Fallon, Soul Essence,...
Sep 30, 2025


Moore Concrete praised as ‘epitome of local enterprise and vision’ by TUV representatives
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston welcomed to Moore Concrete, Ballymena, by founder and director...
Sep 30, 2025


Date confirmed for Cloughmills Post Office to relocate to EUROSPAR offering longer opening hours
Cloughmills Post Office is set to move to a new location this November, ensuring the continuation of services for local residents while...
Sep 30, 2025


Galgorm’s Rab McAuley crowned Ulster Supersport Cup Champion
Ulster Supersport Cup Champion, Rab McAuley, pictured on Saturday at Bishopscourt Race Track Local racer Rab McAuley has been crowned...
Sep 30, 2025


Northern Trust to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with remembrance events
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced a series of special events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, offering...
Sep 30, 2025


Unionists unite against Labour’s Digital ID Scheme warning of privacy threats
Northern Ireland political leaders have issued strong warnings over Labour’s proposed Digital ID scheme, with both the Traditional...
Sep 29, 2025


Ballymena’s Kain Stewart crowned WKO K1 British Champion at just 10 years old
10-year-old Kain Stewart from Ballymena A Ballymena schoolboy has made history in Barnsley by winning the WKO K1 British Championship at...
Sep 29, 2025


Alice K Beauty expands treatments & wellbeing focus marking one year at stunning new Ballymena salon
Frank & Georgina Warwick (Dougies Goodies) presents a celebration cake to Alice & Steven (Alice K. Beauty) There was cause for...
Sep 29, 2025


PSNI clarifies role in Ballymena immigration “Red Zone” assessments
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has outlined its role in the assessment process used to determine the suitability of areas...
Sep 29, 2025


Sea Border branded an ‘absurdity’ after gift package requires customs declaration
The customs declaration for a simple birthday package sent sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV)...
Sep 29, 2025


Rising star: Emilee Leacock heads to France with Northern Ireland U17 Women’s Squad
Slemish College student, Emilee Leacock (Image: Cindy Robinson Photography) Local teenager Emilee Leacock has earned a place in the...
Sep 29, 2025


Woman in her 80s sadly dies following two-vehicle collision in Glarryford
A woman in her 80s has tragically died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Glarryford area of County Antrim on Sunday,...
Sep 28, 2025


Exclusive 20th anniversary screening of The Descent coming to Ballymena with star guest Craig Conway
Horror fans are in for a chilling treat this autumn as The Fright Club NI brings a special 20th anniversary screening of Neil Marshall’s...
Sep 28, 2025


CAFRE Uplands Open Day showcases innovation in upland farming and conservation in Glenwherry
Beef cattle grazing at the Hill Farm is managed using virtual fence technology. More than 260 visitors braved wet weather to attend the...
Sep 28, 2025


Galgorm Castle’s £12M renaissance: A warm invitation to shape a historic legacy
At the heart of the estate: Galgorm Castle Set in the rolling landscapes south-west of Ballymena, Galgorm Castle Estate is a timeless...
Sep 28, 2025
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