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Council chief threatens legal action amid explosive row over Sunday recycling centre access
Inset: Alliance Knockagh Councillor Aaron Skinner, and below, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts...
Jul 27


Wrightbus powers sustainability in Dublin as Dublin Bus celebrates 100 years of service
Wrightbus has hailed its partnership with Dublin Bus as a model of innovation and environmental progress, as Ireland’s capital city...
Jul 26


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 26 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This weeks Top 10...
Jul 26


Northern Regional College celebrates major milestone with handover of new Ballymena Campus
Karl McKillop, Deputy Managing Director at Heron Bros, Sean Laverty, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Regional College and Mel...
Jul 26


Ballymena dad and daughter named finalists in British Hairdressing Awards 2025
Simon and Chloe Houston of Houston Hair reach finals in prestigious national competition A father and daughter duo from Ballymena are...
Jul 26


CAFRE farms lead the way in reducing ammonia emissions from beef and sheep enterprises
Outwintering cattle at the CAFRE Hill Farm Centre, Glenwherry The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is at the...
Jul 25


Police appeal for information following reported assault in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have launched an appeal for information after receiving a report of an assault involving a group of men in the Orkney...
Jul 25


Mid & East Antrim Council seeks Executive backing for recovery and reset plan after June disturbances
Inset: Interim Chief Executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to...
Jul 25


Engines roar to life for Ballymena Steam Rally at new venue this weekend
Image: Ian Boyd Popular heritage event returns on 26th July with a full weekend of vintage attractions, thrilling competitions, and...
Jul 25


Wrightbus hosts leading German transport operators to accelerate decarbonisation
British bus manufacturer Wrightbus recently welcomed 12 of Germany’s leading public transport operators to its newly opened Brühl service...
Jul 24


Council Chief rebukes councillor’s “offensive” outburst during discussion on community recovery
Inset: Valerie Watts, chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, and DUP Alderman Rueben Glover. A row erupted during a...
Jul 23


Court fines Moy Park over environmental failings at Larne Road facility in Ballymena
Moy Park Limited has been fined £4,000 at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court following a series of environmental breaches at its facility on...
Jul 23


Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme returns after £9,000 boost to Mid and East Antrim in 2024
Lynda Surgenor Live Here Love Here Manager and Orla McGrady, Grants Officer at Live Here Love Here The Live Here Love Here Small Grants...
Jul 23


Cllr Alan Barr welcomes start of Knockan Road Car Park resurfacing in Broughshane
Resurfacing work has officially commenced at the Knockan Road car park in Broughshane, a move welcomed by Ulster Unionist Party...
Jul 22


“Disrespectful and appalling”: Police investigate headstone vandalism in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a number of headstones were vandalised in a graveyard in Ballymena. Officers received a report...
Jul 22


2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI – Mid & East Antrim gears up for a week of world-class youth football!
Pictured with the Mayor are Michael Willis, Director of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, and County Antrim Junior Squad members Noah...
Jul 22


Lives changed: Gallaher Trust and Habitat NI project hits major milestone in Ballymena
Pictured are, participants David and Emily, who have gone on to secure employment opportunities, alongside Matt Robinson, Volunteer...
Jul 21


Multi-agency response as amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
A multi-agency emergency response has been activated in Northern Ireland as the region prepares for potential flooding following a newly...
Jul 20


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘O’ is for Oreo Truffles
Making our way nicely through my alphabet bakes series! This one is a super simple treat that is sure to go down well with kids and big...
Jul 20


Tributes paid to former Dunclug College teacher Billy Smyth
Mr William (Billy) Smyth Warm tributes have been paid following the passing of Mr William (Billy) Smyth, a beloved former teacher at...
Jul 20
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