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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


New Tourist Information Hub opens in Ballymena’s vibrant Midtown Makers Gift Shop
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford visits Ballymena's new tourist information hub located at Midtown Makers Gift...
Sep 5, 2025


Ballymena’s economic win: Planning first step approved for JAQ Group’s new £11M factory
CGI of JAQ Group’s proposed new £11 million fragrance manufacturing facility on Moorfields Road, Ballymena. In a transformative...
Sep 5, 2025


Councillor Anna Henry honours 40-year legacy of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William, and (inset) TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry In a heartfelt tribute at Monday’s council meeting, TUV...
Sep 4, 2025


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4, 2025


Victory for Broughshane: Craigs Wood protected by Tree Preservation Order
Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland In Broughshane, County Antrim In a significant victory for conservationists and residents of...
Sep 4, 2025


Fairhill Shopping Centre unveils rebrand as part of multi-million transformation
Thomas Street entrance to Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena has unveiled a striking new brand...
Sep 4, 2025


Utility Regulator welcomes 7.86% cut to Firmus Energy gas tariffs
The Utility Regulator has confirmed that Firmus Energy’s regulated gas tariff for customers in Northern Ireland’s Ten Towns area will...
Sep 4, 2025


Firmus Energy confirms 7.86% gas tariff reduction for Ten Towns customers
Firmus Energy Supply has announced a further cut to domestic gas tariffs, with customers in Northern Ireland’s Ten Towns Network set to...
Sep 3, 2025


Outrage in Broughshane as ancient woodland faces deliberate attack ahead of council decision
Residents of Broughshane, County Antrim, are rallying to protect Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area...
Sep 3, 2025


TV | Girl Fight: BBC Northern Ireland series follows female MMA fighters in Ballymena
From left: Niamh McNeill, Rachel McIlhagga and Chloe Crozier A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary series is set to shine a light on the...
Sep 3, 2025


Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing Association with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Dermot McBride from MJ...
Sep 3, 2025


“People matter, not allowances”: UUP’s Alan Barr rules out strike action as councillors balloted
Ulster Unionist Party councillor for Braid, Alan Barr Ulster Unionist Party councillor Alan Barr has vowed not to take part in industrial...
Sep 3, 2025


Anna Henry: “We stand with those left behind” on Orange Victims Day
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry A Mid and East Antrim councillor has paid tribute to members of the Orange Order who lost their lives...
Sep 2, 2025


Ballymena takeaway shortlisted in UK’s top 40 for National Fish & Chip Awards 2026
The popular Fish Supper from The Merchant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most popular takeaways has been named among the UK’s best after...
Sep 2, 2025


Six cars torched in suspected racist attack on Filipino nationals in Ballymena
Political representatives across North Antrim have united in condemning a suspected racially motivated arson attack in Ballymena that...
Sep 2, 2025


Go Succeed and Young Enterprise NI launch initiative for NI’s next generation of business leaders
Launching the initiative at Northern Regional College’s new Ballymena campus, from left: Jane Hanna and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young...
Sep 2, 2025


Councillor raises alarm over SEN provision in rural Mid and East Antrim
Sinn Féin Braid Councillor Archie Rae A Mid and East Antrim councillor has voiced strong concern over what he described as the “alarming”...
Sep 1, 2025


Mid and East Antrim weighs £200k dog fouling solution ahead of rates decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will give fresh consideration to the purchase of two street cleansing units for dog fouling during...
Sep 1, 2025


Concerns raised over new housing development as public consultation event taking place in Ballymena
A public consultation event is set to take place in Ballymena to discuss a proposed new housing development near the Tullygarley area of...
Sep 1, 2025
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