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Ballymena Academy netballers shine with Northern Ireland squad selections
(L-R): Faye Pearson, Katie Allen, Poppy Wilson Three talented netball players from Ballymena Academy have earned prestigious...
Sep 23, 2025


Farmers’ Choir strikes up Winter Season with new talent and exciting performances
Musical Director Barkley Thompson with new accompanists Grace Dornan and Roseanna Hunter. The Farmers’ Choir has launched its Winter...
Sep 23, 2025


Police appeal after theft of 20 sheep in Ballymena as £3,500 reward offered in rural crime probe
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the theft of 20 sheep from land adjacent to the Cromkill Road. The incident...
Sep 22, 2025


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22, 2025


Frew presses UK Government to defend Wrightbus amid growing fears over unfair competition from China
Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...
Sep 22, 2025


Man in critical condition after Glenravel Road collision as police seek witnesses
Northern Ireland Air Ambulance in attendance at the collision on Sunday afternoon. The Glenravel Road between Ballymena and Cushendall...
Sep 22, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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, 2025


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, 2025


£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, 2025


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, 2025
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