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Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show 2025 returns with fashionista Rebecca McKinney as host!
Host and curator of this year’s Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show, Rebecca McKinney in The Braid Theatre The Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show is...
Sep 10, 2025


Minister Archibald visits Tully Biogas Plant in Ballymena to highlight renewable energy potential
Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, with Kevin Fitzduff of Stream BioEnergy at the Tully Biogas Plant, Ballymena. (Image: Dr Gareth...
Sep 10, 2025


Frew presses Northern Ireland Secretary over Ballymena immigration concerns & ‘Red Zone’ status
Inset: North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn,...
Sep 10, 2025


Next generation of coachbuilders join Wrightbus apprenticeship scheme in Ballymena
Wrightbus welcomed 47 new apprentices to the Ballymena manufacturing facility. World-leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has welcomed 47...
Sep 10, 2025


BID and town centre businesses celebrate £250K Ballymena Gift Card milestone
(L-R) Valerie McLernon (Fairhill Shopping Centre), Aileen McGarry (Primark), Roy Smyth (Outdoor Adventure), Alison Malfatto (Tower...
Sep 10, 2025


Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to predecessor and sets out vision for North Antrim in first Assembly speech
North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim’s newly selected MLA Jon Burrows has delivered his maiden speech in the Northern Ireland...
Sep 10, 2025


Ballymena theatre group to bring dark comedy Lucky Sods to The Braid
The cast of the Ad Hoc Theatre Group performing in John Godber’s acclaimed black comedy Lucky Sods A Ballymena-based amateur theatre...
Sep 10, 2025


Paul Frew calls Naomi Long remarks on teachers a ‘radical ideological agenda’
DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...
Sep 9, 2025


Fairhill partners with Coaching for Christ to support young players in Ballymena
Valerie McLernon - Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre and Rodney Weir - Head of Development at Coaching for Christ with members...
Sep 8, 2025


Ballymena vigil held calling for end to Gaza violence
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan and Ballymena Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lynas A roadside vigil was held in Ballymena on...
Sep 8, 2025


From 1756 to today: New home for Buckna Presbyterian Church as £3m meeting house dedicated
Buckna's new meeting house (Image: Gary Millar) More than 450 people gathered on Friday evening, 5 September, as the Presbyterian Church...
Sep 8, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘Q’ is for Quiche
‘Q’ is for Quiche! ‘Q’ was a hard letter but I reckoned quiche was the best option, even if it is a savoury bake! My dad had loads of...
Sep 7, 2025


Northern Trust appeals for supported lodgings hosts to help transform young lives
Supported lodgings/STAY host Dave Adams (right) with the Northern Trust’s STAY and Community Living Senior Practitioner, Robert Fulton....
Sep 7, 2025


Curry lovers rejoice: Ballymena Spice opens with authentic Indian flavours and 30% discount
Ballymena welcomes a new flavour this week with the official opening of Ballymena Spice Indian Cuisine , offering authentic dishes,...
Sep 7, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils weekly bestsellers, new releases and book club launch
Ballymena readers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s announces its latest Top 10 bestsellers, exclusive half-price offers,...
Sep 6, 2025


Cullybackey man champions upcoming library events for people with sight loss
Cullybackey man Frank Warwick Ballymena Central Library will soon host a series of events designed to support people living with sight...
Sep 6, 2025


Hafner’s Sausages launches £5,000 County Antrim sports fund for 2025
Grassroots sports clubs and community groups across County Antrim are being encouraged to apply for the Hafner’s Sports Fund 2025, which...
Sep 6, 2025


Australian delegation visits Ahoghill to learn from NI’s Farm Families Health Checks Programme
(Left) Farm Family Nurses Lorna Barr, Colette Johnston, Christina Faulkner, Katie Johnston (Right) Alison Kennedy, Director of the...
Sep 6, 2025


Link the Town 2025: Ballymena gears up for a day of community, fitness, and FREE family fun
Ballymena is set to come alive on Saturday, 13 September 2025 , as the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site hosts the much-anticipated ‘Link...
Sep 6, 2025


Veterans Support Group Ballymena leads moving tribute at Menin Gate, Belgium
Independent Ballymena councillor and VSGB chairman Lawrie Philpott with local veterans pictured before the ceremony at the Menin Gate....
Sep 5, 2025
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