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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


New Ballymena support group launched for people living with secondary breast cancer
Alison Craig - Macmillan Palliative Care Service Improvement Facilitator, Kerrie McLaughlin - Palliative Care Support Worker and Fiona...
Sep 1, 2025


Dementia UK highlights key signs of dementia ahead of free clinics in Northern Ireland
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Dementia UK’s...
Sep 1, 2025


CAFRE and Teagasc to spotlight hill suckler innovation at Uplands Open Day
Breeding and management: A crossbred cow and calf at the CAFRE Hill Farm. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Aug 31, 2025


Extra grass cutting on all main arterial routes and free equipment loan scheme for Mid & East Antrim
DUP Councillor for Knockagh, Peter Johnston welcomed the news Residents across Mid and East Antrim are set to benefit from an enhanced...
Aug 31, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘P’ is for Pavlova
Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...
Aug 31, 2025


Free training opportunities at Habitat ReStore Ballymena to help boost local job prospects
ReStore Volunteer Coordinator Matt Robinson will be providing free training for local people in Ballymena. Habitat for Humanity has...
Aug 31, 2025


Singing voices return: Farmers’ Choir NI resumes rehearsals in Ballymena ahead of busy season
Members thThe Farmers’ Choir NI during a recent performance. Farmers’ Choir NI will return to rehearsals on Monday 8th September at...
Aug 31, 2025


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and Book Club events
Book lovers in Ballymena have plenty to look forward to this week as Waterstone’s has unveiled its latest Top 10 bestselling titles,...
Aug 30, 2025


Police appeal after multiple burglaries in Ballymena town centre
Detectives are appealing for information following a series of burglaries targeting commercial premises in Ballymena town centre in the...
Aug 30, 2025


Shocking Ballymena incident: Woman and child approached in daylight by men in van – PSNI appeal
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a suspicious approach targeting a young woman and her child in the bustling...
Aug 30, 2025


Mid and East Antrim welcomes eight new ‘Chatty Benches’ to foster community connections
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackon Minford, Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chair, Marjorie Hawkins and Kerry Fokkens,...
Aug 29, 2025


Positive steps for local rivers as DAERA Minister visits Kilgad hatchery
Representatives of Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club, along with local schoolchildren welcomed DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to view...
Aug 28, 2025


Northern Ireland farmer convicted of multiple water pollution offences affecting Clady River
The Clady River, Portglenone In a stark reminder of the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices, a farmer from County Down...
Aug 27, 2025


DAERA Minister applauds Wrightbus’ role in net-zero transport revolution
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with Wrightbus Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director Sarah Schafer and Dr. Andy Harris,...
Aug 27, 2025


Celebrating 40 years: Founder Jim Fitzsimons returns and reflects on decades of service in Ballymena
Jim Fitzsimons (centre) with new owners John and Louise Broderick Ballymena’s beloved Fitzsimons Opticians marked a significant milestone...
Aug 27, 2025


Belfast’s inaugural Halloween Blood Run to celebrate Ken Reid’s legacy
The late Ken Reid Belfast is set to host its first-ever Halloween Blood Run on Sunday, 26 October, a vibrant and meaningful event...
Aug 27, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council up for three major UK awards, including Overall Council of the Year
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been named a finalist in three categories at the prestigious 2025 APSE Service Awards, which...
Aug 26, 2025


From Ballymena to the UK Stage: Dougies Goodies in running for Craft Bakery of the Year
Team Dougies Goodies Ballymena’s much-loved bakery Dougies Goodies has earned national recognition after being named a finalist at the...
Aug 26, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council debt falls to £49.5M as ratepayers shoulder 16% cumulative hikes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reduced its borrowing debt to £49.56 million, down from £53.25 million the previous year,...
Aug 26, 2025
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