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Mayor condemns “shocking” violence in Ballymena and appeals for calm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has strongly...
Jun 10


NI Fire & Rescue Service responds to series of overnight fires in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was stretched across Ballymena overnight as crews responded to a series of serious...
Jun 10


PSNI condemns racially motivated violence in Ballymena as 15 officers injured in night of disorder
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has strongly condemned a night of racially motivated disorder in Ballymena on Monday, 9th...
Jun 10


Ballymena Academy pupils celebrated for volunteering excellence at Volunteer Now Awards
In a special ceremony held at Ballymena Academy last week, Education Minister Paul Givan presented Year 13 pupils with prestigious...
Jun 10


Ballymena’s Connor Martin of The JAQ Group named Young Business Leader of the Year 2025
Connor Martin, founder and managing director of local company, The JAQ Group has been awarded the accolade of Young Business Leader of...
Jun 10


Police respond to public disorder in Ballymena town centre
Police are currently dealing with serious public disorder in Ballymena town centre this evening following a protest earlier in the area....
Jun 9


Housing Executive honours Ballymena volunteer Chris Bowyer during Volunteers Week
Chris Bowyer, Chairperson of Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group, was recognised by the Housing Executive during Volunteers Week....
Jun 9


Council meeting postponed amid Ballymena sexual assault concerns
Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott A full meeting of the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council which was due to take place on Monday...
Jun 9


Two teenage boys charged with attempted rape following Ballymena sexual assault
Coleraine Magistrates’ Court Two Romanian teenagers, both aged 14, have been charged with the attempted rape of a female in connection...
Jun 9


TUV MLA Timothy Gaston warns of widening division in immigration debate
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston speaking this afternoon in a video statement. Video below. TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has...
Jun 9


Polska społeczność stanie „ramię w ramię” z Ballymeną po ostatnich wydarzeniach
Wiadomość od polskiej społeczności w Ballymenie (Message in English below) Drodzy Rodacy, Drodzy Sąsiedzi, Drodzy Ludzie Dobrej Woli, Ten...
Jun 9


Paul Frew urges Government to act now following reports of sexual assaults in Ballymena
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday. North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has issued a strong...
Jun 9


TUV leaders speak out after Ballymena sexual assault as victim’s father urges community support
Inset: TUV Party Leader Jim Allister MP, and Timothy Gaston MLA TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston have spoken out...
Jun 9


Two teenage boys charged with attempted rape following Ballymena sexual assault
Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted rape following a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area...
Jun 8


Police investigate sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena
Police have launched an investigation following the reported sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena...
Jun 8


Cullybackey’s Miriam McIlvenna honoured with Girlguiding Ulster’s highest volunteer award
Local woman Miriam McIlvenna being presented with her Ivy Award by Girlguiding Ulster Chief Commissioner Debbie and County Commissioner...
Jun 8


CAFRE Greenmount students celebrate in style at annual formal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students Estelle McIlwaine (Ballymena) , Kate McShane (Newry), Kirsty Muldoon (Armagh) and Lucy...
Jun 7


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 7 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 7


Education Minister opens new facilities at Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan was warmly welcomed to Kirkinriola Primary School on Wednesday, June 4, to officially...
Jun 7


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7
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