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Ballymena Town Centre is set to sizzle with summer events for all ages
Local families and visitors are in for a treat this summer as Ballymena Town Centre gears up for a packed programme of free events across...
Jul 13, 2025


Summer Serenades: Mid and East Antrim to host free Sunday concerts this summer across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is set to bring music to the masses this summer with the return of ‘Summer Serenades’, a much-loved...
Jul 13, 2025


Sponsors rev up for Armoy Road Races return this July
Hilton Car Sales also provides the Clerk of the Course car for the races. Owner, Andy Hilton is pictured handing over the keys to William...
Jul 12, 2025


Police seize suspected Class A, B and C Drugs worth £6,000 in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have recovered a significant quantity of suspected illegal drugs during a proactive operation in the town on Thursday...
Jul 11, 2025


Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
Date : Saturday, 12th July Areas Affected : Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2) Motorists are being...
Jul 11, 2025


Hearts across continents: Ballymena students build hope and community in rural Ghana
The St Louis students pictured before leaving Accra Fourteen Year 13 students and five staff from St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena,...
Jul 11, 2025


Wrightbus strengthens global customer support with senior appointment
Graham Hamlyn, Wrightbus Director of Global Technical Customer Support Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the...
Jul 10, 2025


Support local: High Street Heroes NI 2025 voting opens for Mid and East Antrim businesses
(L-R) Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts; Roy Smyth, Chairperson at Ballymena BID and Tom Wiggins, Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and...
Jul 9, 2025


Budding entrepreneurs find confidence and careers through Go Succeed Tourism Academy in MEA
(From left) Kelli McRoberts Carrickfergus Enterprise; Simon White; Helen Kane; Elizabeth Skillen; Maggie Binnie; Fiona Lauder; Helen...
Jul 9, 2025


Barr welcomes new part-time 20mph scheme at local primary schools
Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr (Braid) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has welcomed the inclusion of two Braid area schools in...
Jul 9, 2025


Co Antrim girls shine in celebrations at CAFRE equine graduation
The Erne Veterinary Group Cup was presented to Amy Murphy from Portglenone, Co Antrim (right) for best performance on the Work Placement...
Jul 8, 2025


Habitat ReStore and Dougies Goodies partner to create employment opportunities in Ballymena
Adam and Emily have now secured permanent employment in Dougies Ballymena premises (l-r) Isobel Kerr, ReStore Ballymena manager, Adam...
Jul 8, 2025


Broughshane LOL 503 serves up a Bumper 11th July Food Special ahead of Twelfth Celebrations
In the build-up to this weekend’s Twelfth of July celebrations, Broughshane LOL 503 is set to host a vibrant Bumper 11th July Food...
Jul 8, 2025


Police appeal for information after quad bike, trailers and cash stolen in Ballymena burglary
Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary at a business premises in the Moorfields area of Ballymena. The...
Jul 8, 2025


Ballymena-based Clarke achieves coveted B Corp Certification
Pictured at Clarke’s headquarters in Ballymena are (L-R) Tony Convery, Sustainability Director, Eugene Clarke, CEO and Laura Mitchell,...
Jul 8, 2025


Minister Kimmins announces expansion of 20mph school safety zones across Northern Ireland
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the latest phase in a vital road safety initiative, confirming that 40 more schools...
Jul 7, 2025


Civic pride on display as volunteers tee off for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush
(L-R): Volunteer Mervyn Best, Carolyn Boyd, Industry Development Manager at Tourism NI, Lindsay Armstrong, Community Projects Manager at...
Jul 7, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘N’ is for Nutella-Stuffed Cookies
‘N’ just had to be for Nutella and you don't get a much better bake than chocolate chip cookies filled with Nutella, in my opinion! Jill...
Jul 6, 2025


Farmers’ Choir NI wraps up season with heartfelt performances across Northern Ireland
Members of The Farmers’ Choir NI before a recent performance The Farmers’ Choir, Northern Ireland, has rounded off a busy and uplifting...
Jul 6, 2025


New Lough Neagh Rivers Trust launched to protect and restore catchment waterways
A new environmental body, the Lough Neagh Rivers Trust, has been officially launched to protect and enhance the rivers and streams that...
Jul 6, 2025
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