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Wrightbus celebrates double award success after landmark year
Ballymena-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been recognised with two prestigious awards in just two days, marking...
May 21


From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21


Hydrogen transport innovation: Wrightbus showcase welcomed at Westminster by North Antrim MP
In the driving seat: Jim Allister MP TUV MP Jim Allister has welcomed Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus to Westminster for a...
May 21


DV8 to join Fairhill Shopping Centre’s expanding fashion line-up
Fairhill Shopping Centre has confirmed that renowned fashion retailer DV8 will open a brand-new store in Autumn 2025, further...
May 21


Northern Ireland Hospice celebrates return to Ballymena with new charity shop
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ballymena shop Northern...
May 19


Charity dinner pays tribute to late Alderman Beth Adger MBE in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Valerie...
May 19


Rightech RB6 electric minibus from Wrightbus makes promising debut in German trials
A new electric minibus launched by Rightech, the electric vehicle mobility brand from Northern Ireland manufacturer Wrightbus, has...
May 19


Northern Trust board to decide future of general surgery services at upcoming meeting in Ballymena
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust will bring forward a recommendation on the future delivery model of its general surgery service...
May 19


NICHS offers lifesaving blood pressure checks and launches health programme in Ballymena
(L-R) Ronny McFall, Tesco Community Champion, Colin Crawford MLA, Neil Johnston and Karina Scott, NICHS. Northern Ireland Chest Heart &...
May 19


Parents asked to step up after assaults and criminal damage by youths in Ahoghill and Galgorm
Police are calling on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility following a surge in antisocial behaviour involving young...
May 19


Ballymena Walking for Health Group bolsters local support for Parkinson’s UK with £2500 donation
Representative of the Ballymena Walking Group pictured handing over a cheque for £2500 to Vice-Chair of the Ballymena and District...
May 18


Ballymena police seize £3,000 of crack cocaine thrown from fleeing car
Officers from the Ballymena Local Policing Team recovered approximately £3,000 worth of suspected crack cocaine and arrested two males...
May 18


Larne RNLI responds to early morning emergency at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat in the early hours of Saturday morning following reports of a person in the water at...
May 18


Police appeal for help in locating missing Ballymena Teenagers
Missing: James Blair and Dylan McCormick-McArthur Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public as concerns grow for the welfare of...
May 18


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 17th May 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...
May 17


Tributes pour in for Ballymena businessman Sean Hardy after peaceful passing
Local businessman Sean Hardy Tributes have been paid across the community following the death of respected Ballymena businessman Sean...
May 17


Ballymena gears up for Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster annual parade this evening
Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster Flute Band on parade Ballymena is preparing to welcome an estimated 50 bands this evening as the Ballykeel...
May 17


Big Lunch at Ballymena Livestock Market celebrates and supports farming families
Event organisers from NHSCT and Ballymena Livestock Mart with representatives from the various organisations who took part in the Big...
May 17


Man (56) dies following road traffic collision in Broughshane
56-year-old Philip Taylor Police can confirm that a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Broughshane on...
May 17


Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16
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