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IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6
Inspiring Ballymena woman recognised for nearly 800 hours of voluntary service at home and abroad
Maria Goldring who achieved an outstanding 779 hours of volunteering across her time as a student at St Mary's University College. Marc...
Jun 6
Donnelly urges urgent Executive action on drug-related harm in East Antrim
Inset: East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has issued a stark warning to Stormont Ministers over a growing...
Jun 6
Wrightbus in Ballymena builds momentum as London celebrates 2,000 zero-emission buses
Specially wrapped 2000th zero-emission bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena A major milestone in the UK’s transition to greener public...
Jun 6
Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton marks one year of eyecare excellence in Galgorm
A year after opening his doors to the local community, Ballymena-born optometrist Clive Fulton has proudly celebrated the first...
Jun 6
Ballymena clothing bins to be removed or relocated following public concerns
DUP Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott has confirmed that action is being taken to resolve ongoing community concerns regarding the...
Jun 6
Ian Paisley launches new business with transatlantic focus and investor engagement
Travelling in a new direction: Ian Paisley Former North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has established a new business venture, according to...
Jun 6
From check-in to cheque in: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice
Eddie McKeever, McKeever Hotels Managing Director and Kelly Roulston, NI Hospice Corporate Fundraising Manager Family-owned hospitality...
Jun 6
Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show returns this weekend with full throttle fun for a great cause!
Images: Cameron Hamilton The much-anticipated Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show is back this Saturday, 7 June, at the Ballymena Showgrounds,...
Jun 5
Ballymena event taking place for charity lottery law consultation backed by Hillary Clinton
Malcolm Fleming, Director of Public Affairs, People’s Postcode Lottery, who support the Bill, Sian Mulholland MLA (centre), and Rachel...
Jun 5
Communities across Ballymena and Mid & East Antrim strengthened by National Lottery Funding
Representatives from D3MAC, Ballymena, has received a £20,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to run a programme of...
Jun 5
END OF AN ERA: Go Sun Chinese restaurant in Ballymena announces closure after nearly 60 years
Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena In a poignant moment for the local community, one of County Antrim’s oldest and most cherished restaurants...
Jun 5
Man sentenced to 11 years for “barbaric and depraved” Ballymena kidnapping and assault
A man involved in a vicious kidnapping and assault in Ballymena has today been sentenced to 11 years in prison. David Coleman, aged 39,...
Jun 5
Deputy Mayor praises Carson Project for Bannside play park clean-up efforts
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey , has publicly...
Jun 4
Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4
Ahoghill Woodland Park: Community calls for urgent action amid neglect concerns
In the heart of the rural village, Ahoghill Woodland Park, once envisioned as a vibrant community hub, has fallen into a state of...
Jun 4
Fuel prices in plummet at the pump to near four-year low
Motorists in the UK are reaping the benefits of a third consecutive month of falling fuel prices, with petrol and diesel now at their...
Jun 4
Stroke survivor Eleanor Smyth’s remarkable journey from immobility to helping others
Ballymena woman, 69-year-old Eleanor Smyth In the heart of Ballymena, 69-year-old Eleanor Smyth dedicates her Wednesday mornings to a...
Jun 3
Pride of the Maine Flute Band to mark 50th Anniversary with spectacular Ballymena parade
Pride of the Maine Flute Band Ballymena is set to come alive with music and colour on Saturday, 7th June 2025, as the Pride of the Maine...
Jun 3
Wrightbus poised to lead UK’s bus decarbonisation revolution, says MP, Jim Allister
Jim Allister, TUV Party Leader and North Antrim MP In a compelling address to the House of Commons on Monday, 2 June 2025, Jim Allister,...
Jun 3
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