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Man charged in Ballymena teen sexual assault case as third suspect arrested
A man has been formally charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old teenage girl in the Ballykeel area of...
Jun 25


Two arrested over alleged sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have arrested two men in connection with an alleged sexual assault...
Jun 24


Public outcry as it’s revealed councillors rejected family leisure proposal for Ballee Playing Fields
Aerial view of Ballee Playing Fields, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is facing public scrutiny after it was revealed last...
Jun 24


Ballymena schoolboy Lewis McCartney honoured at NI Water School Awards
NI Water Director of Customer and Operations Stephanie McCullagh with Lewis McCartney A talented Ballymena schoolboy has made a splash on...
Jun 24


Donnelly Group posts £4.83m profit as £7m expansion plans drive forward in Ballymena and Dungannon
Donnelly Group Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer, Donnelly Group, has reported strong financial results for...
Jun 24


Concerns raised over policing and justice disparities between Ballymena and Londonderry disturbances
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey (DUP) The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey...
Jun 24


Man charged with grievous bodily harm following Ballymena assault
The scene of the incident on Sunday morning in Ballymena town centre. Detectives investigating a serious assault in Ballymena have...
Jun 23


Student excellence celebrated at Northern Regional College Recognition Awards
Northern Regional College has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its student community at the annual Student Recognition Awards,...
Jun 23


Minis at the Castle: Free Classic Mini Car Show rolls into Glenarm Castle!
Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle on Sunday, 29 June 2025 , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
Jun 22


PSNI charges 26-year-old man with riot as disorder investigation progresses
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Public Order Enquiry Team have charged a 26-year-old man in connection with...
Jun 22


Man arrested following serious assault in Ballymena
The scene on Sunday morning at Ballymoney Street, Ballymena Ballymena, 22 June 2025 – Detectives investigating a serious assault in...
Jun 22


Calm, cuddles and connection at Cullybackey baby massage group
The Baby and Me parent group in Cullybackey is led by health visitor Loretta Hegarty and student health visitor Mary Donnelly. Mums and...
Jun 22


Police appeal for information after serious assault in Ballymena
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in the...
Jun 22


Meeting loneliness together: MEA marks Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 with community events
Mayor, Jackson Minford, pictured along with Anne O'Reilly, Chair of Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Marjorie Hawkins, Chair of M&E...
Jun 21


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 21 June 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Jun 21


Jamieson raises alarm over bail disparity between Ballymena and Londonderry disorder
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson has called for urgent clarification from the Chief Constable and the Director of Public...
Jun 21


Historic Clough Cemetery extension completed, securing burial space for 50 years
The project team and landowners joined the outgoing Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; L-R, Kieran Murray, Adman,...
Jun 20


Planning application seeks demolition and apartment build in Ballymena
The current site entrance on Springwell Street, Ballymena. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jun 20


Wrightbus crowned Manufacturer of the Year at prestigious UK Awards
(L) Phil Owen, Wrightbus Head of Sales, and Chris Martin, Wrightbus Head of Business Development, with the award. Pioneering bus...
Jun 20


Police investigate car theft in Portglenone
Stolen: The blue Audi A1 Police have launched an investigation following the reported theft of a vehicle in Portglenone early on Friday...
Jun 20
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