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Plans reveal new 2.4km nature trail greenway along River Maine, linking Cullybackey to Galgorm
A graphic showing one of the new bridges in situ between Cullybackey and Galgorm. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and...
Jul 5, 2025


Pet grief is real – so why are so many afraid to talk about it?
As the UK marks Pet Remembrance Day today, Saturday 5 July, Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging grieving dog owners to break the silence...
Jul 5, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 5 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 5, 2025


Three more men charged in connection with Ballymena disorder as police issue new appeal
Police investigating recent “racially-motivated disorder” in Ballymena have charged three further individuals, bringing the total number...
Jul 5, 2025


Heroic Co Antrim firefighter who pulled man from burning car moments before explosion honoured
The scene of the incident that unfolded in May 2023 on Larne Road Link, Ballymena An off-duty firefighter from Northern Ireland who...
Jul 5, 2025


Ulster Bank supports Wrightbus with £32.5m facility to drive zero-emission growth
Ulster Bank has committed £32.5 million in financing to zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus, reinforcing the Ballymena-based firm’s...
Jul 4, 2025


Loughry Campus celebrates the future leaders of Northern Ireland’s food industry
Jessica Gregg from Glarryford graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Food Business Management at the CAFRE Graduation Ceremony....
Jul 4, 2025


From spa attendant to UK Champion: Galgorm’s Zak Moore to represent UK at World Aufguss Championships
Ballymena local Zak Moore has claimed the prestigious title of UK Aufguss Champion 2025 Ballymena native Zak Moore has secured the...
Jul 4, 2025


Arthur Cottage promoted ahead of 250th anniversary of US Declaration of Independence
US Consul Political Chief, Dori Winter, during her visit to Arthur Cottage with local MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston, along with...
Jul 4, 2025


Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment
Minister Lyons is pictured with Nicola Keating, owner of Activefeet Podiatry Clinic in Carrickfergus and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 3, 2025


Council seeks public input on standardised blue bin recycling plans across Mid and East Antrim
Residents across Mid and East Antrim are being encouraged to have their say on a new standardised household recycling collection model...
Jul 2, 2025


TravelMax named Best Travel Business in Northern Ireland at 2025 TTNG Awards
(L-R) Savannah Bracewell (Travelmax Sales, Media & Marketing Manager), Maxine Bracewell (Travelmax Founder & Owner), Ionela...
Jul 2, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council prosecute for no dog licence, straying and permitting dogs to foul
A number of individuals were convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 25 June 2025 with the Magistrates Court imposing...
Jul 2, 2025


Samaritans of Ballymena celebrates 50 years with refurbished branch and renewed commitment
(L-R) Joint Branch Director Mandy Higgins, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Jackson Minford and Joint Branch...
Jul 2, 2025


Ballymena teacher releases sequel to beloved children’s book inspired by his children’s dreams
Local teacher and author Andrew Crooks’ sons, Scotty (7) and Jonny (3). Following the success of his debut children’s book My Amazing...
Jul 1, 2025


Paul Frew leads DUP delegation in meeting with Ballymena Neighbourhood Policing Team
DUP MLA Paul Frew with party colleagues at Ballymena Police Station. DUP MLA Paul Frew has led a delegation of local party councillors in...
Jul 1, 2025


Norman McBurney OBE awarded Freedom of the Borough for services to industry and community
Mr & Mrs Norman McBurney with Cllr Armstrong and Cllr Philpott, Proposer and Seconder of the Freedom of the Borough Motion Norman...
Jul 1, 2025


Local pupils gain insight into policing through PSNI work experience programme
Pupils taking part in personal safety exercise. Thirty sixth-year students from schools across Mid and East Antrim have taken part in a...
Jun 30, 2025


Man appears in court charged in connection with spreading of slurry in Ballymena ahead of Pride parade
A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with spreading hen manure on public roads in Ballymena in the early hours of Saturday...
Jun 30, 2025


Dale Farm’s Tractor & Truck Run returns to Ballymena for Cancer Focus NI – don’t miss it!
Dale Farm is once again gearing up to host its much-anticipated Tractor & Truck Run, taking place on Friday 4th July at Ballymena...
Jun 29, 2025
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