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Councillor Alan Barr condemns ‘wanton destruction’ of historic Craigavon House
Vandal destroyed 150 year old spindles on the double return staircase at Craigavon House Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has...
Aug 11, 2025


Race The Undead: Ballymena author launches post-apocalyptic thriller set in Mid & East Antrim
Pictured: Ballymena author Jonathan Traynor, and the front cover of his latest book. Ballymena journalist-turned-author Jonathan Traynor...
Aug 11, 2025


Dale Farm’s Ballymena Tractor and Truck Run raises thousands for Cancer Focus NI
(L-R) Rosie Forsythe, Cancer Focus NI, Caroline Martin, Jennifer Toner, Gail McCullough, Colin Smyth, Laura Peacock and Lauren Shields -...
Aug 10, 2025


Jill Bakes | Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta meal-prep friendly salad & (485 calories and 38g protein per portion). Perfect for meal prep or for lunches. You’ll...
Aug 10, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Sunday 10 August 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...
Aug 10, 2025


Ballymena man charged after Glenarm Court incident
The scene of the incident on Broughshane Road, Ballymena. Police have charged a 42-year-old man in connection with an incident in the...
Aug 10, 2025


DUP Alderman says Mid & East Antrim Council has “failed miserably” on street cleaning
Carrickfergus Castle DUP Alderman Billy Ashe MBE has criticised Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s street cleaning performance,...
Aug 9, 2025


Man in hospital and arrest made after Ballymena incident
Police closed the Broughshane Road in Ballymena for a number of hours on Friday evening. Police are investigating an incident in the...
Aug 8, 2025


Discover the vital role of upland sheep farming at CAFRE’s Glenwherry Hill Farm Open Day
Ewes and lambs grazing at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Upland sheep farming will take centre stage at this year’s CAFRE Hill Farm Open Day, where...
Aug 7, 2025


Councillor warns of Ballymena bias in business funding across Mid and East Antrim
Alliance Councillor Aaron Skinner A local councillor has voiced serious concerns about what he describes as a “ massive imbalance” in...
Aug 7, 2025


Antrim pharmacist guilty of misappropriating over 25,000 diazepam tablets
A County Antrim pharmacist has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing and...
Aug 7, 2025


Pioneering Housing Executive pilot project brings major upgrades to Drumtara estate, Ballymena
Pictured on the roof of a Housing Executive pilot project in Drumtara, Ballymena are, from left, Sharon Poots, Housing Executive...
Aug 7, 2025


Council backs local sports with over £400K investment
(L-R) Eamon McMullan, Regeneration Manager MEABC, Emma O’Reilly, St John’s Camogie Club, Carnlough, Philip Thompson, Director of...
Aug 7, 2025


Buckle up! Lisnamurrican YFC Treasure Hunt hits the road for Air Ambulance NI
Clues, cars and a cracking cause – don’t miss this fundraising adventure on Friday evening, 8th August Get ready to hit the open road (or...
Aug 7, 2025


Just 57 fines issued for dog fouling in NI last year despite thousands of complaints
Thousands of dog owners across Northern Ireland are escaping punishment for failing to clean up after their pets, according to new...
Aug 6, 2025


Over 300 new homes built in Mid and East Antrim, but housing growth slows
More than 300 new homes were built across Mid and East Antrim during the last financial year, according to the Housing Land Availability...
Aug 6, 2025


Connecting Communities event to inspire local action in Ballymena this August
A free community event designed to bring people together and spark positive change is coming to Ballymena later this month. Live Here...
Aug 6, 2025


Ballymena retreat for disabled children gets planning approval
A CGI of the proposed Love Hope and Faith charity retreat for disabled children located at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena A proposed...
Aug 5, 2025


20-acre solar farm approved for Ballymena countryside
Aerial view of proposed solar farm in Ballymena Planning permission for a solar farm outside Ballymena has been approved by Mid and East...
Aug 5, 2025


‘Little Learners’ thrive at Ballymena and Antrim SureStart
Tiaamii Children flourish through messy play and outdoor learning at Action for Children’s SureStart programme Toddlers across Ballymena...
Aug 5, 2025
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