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Jon Burrows MLA hails Cranswick Ballymena’s role in major UK pork trade deal
Inset: UUP North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena has been given the green light to export pork to Mexico, in...
Aug 5, 2025


Medical Admin Academy returns after successful pilot – limited places now open for September intake
Are you considering a career in general practice administration? A free training opportunity designed to support entry into the...
Aug 4, 2025


Bingo, beats and big hearts: Ballymena’s music bonanza raises over £15,700 for Marie Curie
All images: David Doherty More than £15,700 — and counting — has been raised for Marie Curie End of Life Care following a sensational...
Aug 4, 2025


Mid & East Antrim to host first-ever Black Desert NI Legends Golf Tour at Galgorm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, joins Galgorm Golf Club’s Director of Golf, Ross Oliver as they tee up for this...
Aug 4, 2025


Former police officer Jon Burrows begins new chapter at Stormont
New UUP MLA for North Antrim, Jon Burrows, signed the Roll of Members today in the presence of Deputy Speaker Blair and the Clerk / Chief...
Aug 4, 2025


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4, 2025


Larne Leisure Centre arson disrupts MEAqua plans and projected income growth
Larne Leisure Centre following an arson attack at the front entrance of the facility The financial impact of an arson attack on Larne...
Aug 3, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 2 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 2, 2025


Alliance pays tribute to former local councillor David Reid, 35, after brave cancer battle
Passed away: Former Alliance Councillor David Reid Alliance Party representatives have paid heartfelt tributes to former Mid and East...
Aug 2, 2025


Peatland, biodiversity and hill farming united at Glenwherry Upland Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc will jointly host a major Upland Open Day at Glenwherry Hill...
Aug 2, 2025


First man jailed over Ballymena riot as police warn more arrests will follow
Ballymena Magistrates’ Court A man has become the first person convicted in connection with June’s race-motivated public disorder in...
Aug 1, 2025


“Every child deserves safety”: Councillor Barr leads MEA safeguarding push
Inset: Councillor Alan Barr Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unanimously supported a notice of motion brought by Ulster Unionist...
Aug 1, 2025


Police issue urgent appeal over missing Glenarm man last seen in Ballymena
Police in Larne have issued an urgent appeal for information following the disappearance of William McCartney, a man in his 60s from the...
Aug 1, 2025


CAFRE agriculture students gain hands-on insight on Scottish study tour supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students from Greenmount Campus enjoyed their study tour to Scotland which was generously supported by the...
Jul 31, 2025


Paul Frew condemns Sinn Féin plan to cut early payment discount for NI ratepayers
Inset: DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has accused the Sinn Féin Finance Minister of “punishing” households who pay...
Jul 30, 2025


Tributes paid to Clough businessman Ian Hazlett after brave battle with rare condition
Ian and Tracy Hazlett pictured with the former mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, in May, at the opening of the...
Jul 30, 2025


Ballymena sweetens Great Taste 2025 with caramel sauce, chutney & biscuits
Some of Northern Ireland’s most talented food producers have been recognised on the international stage following the announcement of the...
Jul 30, 2025


Double champion tops Ballymena Export Sale at 6,500gns
Overall Champion (sold for 6,500gns) and Reserve Champion with show judge Oliver Watson and breeder Russell Millen. All photos: Agri...
Jul 29, 2025


“Exceptional individual” – Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA
Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has confirmed that Jon Burrows has been appointed as the new...
Jul 29, 2025


Bus & rail facilities across NI compete in 2025 SPIRIT of Translink Awards
Bridgeen Torrens, Duty Lead, Translink, Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, Chris Conway, Group Chief...
Jul 29, 2025
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