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“Disrespectful and appalling”: Police investigate headstone vandalism in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a number of headstones were vandalised in a graveyard in Ballymena. Officers received a report...
Jul 22, 2025


2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI – Mid & East Antrim gears up for a week of world-class youth football!
Pictured with the Mayor are Michael Willis, Director of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, and County Antrim Junior Squad members Noah...
Jul 22, 2025


Lives changed: Gallaher Trust and Habitat NI project hits major milestone in Ballymena
Pictured are, participants David and Emily, who have gone on to secure employment opportunities, alongside Matt Robinson, Volunteer...
Jul 21, 2025


Multi-agency response as amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
A multi-agency emergency response has been activated in Northern Ireland as the region prepares for potential flooding following a newly...
Jul 20, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘O’ is for Oreo Truffles
Making our way nicely through my alphabet bakes series! This one is a super simple treat that is sure to go down well with kids and big...
Jul 20, 2025


Tributes paid to former Dunclug College teacher Billy Smyth
Mr William (Billy) Smyth Warm tributes have been paid following the passing of Mr William (Billy) Smyth, a beloved former teacher at...
Jul 20, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 19 July 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...
Jul 19, 2025


Wrightbus reveals long-awaited 6x2 zero-emission bus with global rollout on the horizon
Jean-Marc Gales, Company CEO, with the new 6x2. After two years in development, Wrightbus has today unveiled its much-anticipated 6x2...
Jul 18, 2025


Schools dig into gardening with hands-on growing club initiative
Camphill Primary School pupils building pea structures to help growing stems Three local primary schools in the Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 18, 2025


Galgorm Collection announces £30m Championship Links Golf Course – NI’s first in over a century
Galgorm Collection unveils plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years in £30m investment ...
Jul 18, 2025


US Consul General visits Wrightbus in Ballymena to see UK’s leading green bus manufacturer first-hand
The United States Consul General, James Applegate, recently paid a visit to Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus, following an...
Jul 17, 2025


Northern Trust celebrates over 225 volunteers during inspiring Ballymena event
Some of the Northern Trust’s Macmillan volunteers who attended the celebration. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently marked...
Jul 17, 2025


From tragedy to triumph: dumped puppies named after golf stars now ready to be rehomed
A heart-breaking discovery in Broughshane last month has turned into a hopeful tale, as a litter of underweight puppies—found tied in a...
Jul 17, 2025


Public land, private interests? Calls grow for Council to pause controversial Ballee sale
Legal and planning concerns surrounding the controversial sale of Ballee Playing Fields continue to escalate, as Raceview Karting owner...
Jul 16, 2025


Savannah Bracewell named one of UK travel industry’s Top 30 Under 30
Ballymena native, Savannah Bracewell, joins elite list of Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders for 2025 Savannah Bracewell from Ballymena, County...
Jul 16, 2025


TUV praises Orange Order for delivering “most positive Twelfth in years”
The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) has praised this year’s Twelfth of July celebrations as one of the most successful and peaceful in...
Jul 15, 2025


Chinese Consul General welcomed to Mid and East Antrim for strategic investment visit
(L-R): Jonathan McGrandle (Acting Director of Development & Regeneration & Strategic Projects); Mayor Cllr Jackson Minford; Consul...
Jul 14, 2025


Ballymena woman takes on 13-mile Antrim Coast Half Marathon to support charity Action for Children
Ballymena woman Karla Turnbull Karla Turnbull, who works with Action for Children’s Ballymena & Little Steps Antrim SureStart service, is...
Jul 14, 2025


Renowned Northern Irish breeder to judge prestigious Mule Gimmer Lamb Class at Borderway Agri Expo
Graham Loughrey Borderway Agri Expo has announced that one of Northern Ireland’s most respected livestock breeders, Graham Loughrey, will...
Jul 14, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Sunday 13 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This weeks Top 10...
Jul 13, 2025
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