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Ballymena’s Filipino community reaffirms belonging amid recent tensions
Members of Ballymena’s Filipino community have spoken out following recent events in the town, sharing their deep connection to the place...
Jun 12
Colin Crawford MLA condemns Ballymena violence: “We cannot go back”
The scene late on Wednesday night at Castle Street Car Park, Ballymena when TSG officers pushed crowds out of the area. Inset: UUP MLA...
Jun 12
Ink with Impact: Studio 16 brings 30 artists to Ballymena for Charity Tattoo Flash Day
Studio 16 Tattoo & Piercing and friends are back with one of the most hotly anticipated events in Northern Ireland’s tattoo calendar —...
Jun 12
Hatchet thrown at police as PSNI condemns third night of violent disorder across Northern Ireland
A hatchet thrown toward police officers in Ballymena The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has condemned a third consecutive...
Jun 12
Deputy Mayor condemns violence in Ballymena and Larne, urges calm and community unity
Deputy Mayor, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim has issued a firm condemnation following recent outbreaks...
Jun 12
Man and two teenagers charged with riot following Ballymena disorder
Three individuals have been formally charged in connection with the recent disorder in Ballymena, County Antrim, which took place on...
Jun 12
Minister applauds Women’s Aid ABCLN practitioners for earning highest domestic abuse qualification
Women’s Aid ABCLN Domestic Abuse Specialists have completed NOCN Qualification Level Three Certificate in Preventing & Tackling Domestic...
Jun 12
Larne Leisure Centre attacked after use as Emergency Rest Centre for displaced Ballymena residents
There has been widespread political and community condemnation after Larne Leisure Centre was attacked by a group of youths on Wednesday...
Jun 11
Ballymena Elim Church to host ‘IT’S TIME’ Gospel Mission with Mitch
A series of powerful personal stories to inspire hope and faith will be shared at Ballymena Elim Church this June, as part of the ‘IT’S...
Jun 11
PSNI requests UK police support as Ballymena riots escalate
Police in Northern Ireland have formally requested mutual aid from policing colleagues in the rest of the United Kingdom following a...
Jun 11
Jim Allister MP highlights Ballymena violence and immigration issues in House of Commons
North Antrim MP Jim Allister North Antrim MP Jim Allister has addressed the House of Commons today (Wednesday 11 June) regarding the...
Jun 11
Emergency Rest Centre activated in Larne to support families displaced by disorder in Ballymena
Larne Leisure Centre An Emergency Rest Centre was opened at Larne Leisure Centre on Tuesday evening, 10 June, by Mid and East Antrim...
Jun 11
Mid and East Antrim Council and UUP condemn Ballymena violence following nights of disorder
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued a strong condemnation of the violent disorder that has gripped the town of Ballymena over...
Jun 11
Northern Regional College bids fond farewell to Trostan Avenue and Farm Lodge campuses in Ballymena
As Northern Regional College prepares for a significant new chapter, staff, students, and the wider Ballymena community gathered on...
Jun 11
NI Executive condemns ‘racially motivated violence’ and urges calm amid Ballymena tensions
A home on Queen Street which was set alight on Tuesday night in Ballymena The Northern Ireland Executive has issued a strong and unified...
Jun 11
PSNI condemns “mindless violence” as Ballymena faces second night of unrest
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a strong condemnation following a second consecutive night of serious disorder...
Jun 11
Timothy Gaston MLA urges Assembly to tackle Ballymena community concerns head-on
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has spoken out forcefully in the Northern Ireland Assembly today, Tuesday 10 June, following a protest in...
Jun 10
Man charged after racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena
A 29-year-old man has been charged following disorder in Ballymena on the evening of Monday, 9th June, which police have described as...
Jun 10
Police make third arrest in serious assault on teenage girl investigation in Ballymena
Police continuing to investigate a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on Saturday, 7th...
Jun 10
Wrightbus marks Father’s Day with 19 pairs of fathers and sons working side by side!
John and Nathan McLeister Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is giving a whole new meaning to the number 19 this Father’s...
Jun 10
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