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Home Bargains opens £5m Ballymena store, creating 75 jobs for the local community
The newly built Home Bargains store at Queen Street, Ballymena. Home Bargains has announced the opening of its brand new store in...
Jun 17, 2025


Stagecoach unveils new Wrightbus electric Macmillan Bus, continuing legacy of support for cancer care
The new electric Macmillan Cancer Support bus, built by Wrightbus and operated by Stagecoach London A new electric Macmillan Cancer...
Jun 17, 2025


Police confirm 31 arrests in wake of “racially-motivated” disorder across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that 31 individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of...
Jun 17, 2025


Councillor calls for darts triumph to be celebrated after Josh Rock’s World Cup glory
A local councillor has called for civic celebrations to honour Broughshane native Josh Rock following Northern Ireland’s historic win at...
Jun 17, 2025


Mayor praises Mid and East Antrim’s honourees in King’s Birthday Awards
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has warmly...
Jun 16, 2025


Stormont accused of ‘fuelling the fire’ by refusing to debate migration issues
A Northern Ireland MLA has strongly criticised the Stormont Assembly for failing to address public concerns around undocumented...
Jun 16, 2025


Ballymena pupils score once-in-a-lifetime training session with British & Irish Lions
The rugby team from Moorfields Primary School who have been selected to join the British & Irish Lions at the Aviva Stadium for a...
Jun 16, 2025


Allister urges Gov to tighten border controls amid concerns over EU access via Republic of Ireland
TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister has called on the UK Government to confront what...
Jun 16, 2025


PSNI makes daily arrests as investigations continue into “race-motivated” disorder and arson across NI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that its officers, supported by the Public Order Enquiry Team, are continuing...
Jun 16, 2025


Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford honoured with CBE for pioneering work in hydrogen economy
Jo Bamford CBE Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s...
Jun 16, 2025


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘L’ is for Lemon Drizzle Cake
'L' is for Lemon Drizzle Cake! This is one of the easiest and most delicious moist lemon cakes you can make! I've literally made this...
Jun 15, 2025


PSNI welcomes decrease in disorder across Northern Ireland as arrests and investigations continue
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed a noticeable reduction in public disorder over the past six days, following...
Jun 15, 2025


Judge issues arrest warrant in Ballymena for man who returned to Romania “due to heart condition”
Ballymena Magistrates’ Court An arrest warrant has been issued for a 58-year-old man who failed to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’...
Jun 15, 2025


Like father, like son: M&S Ballymena celebrates father-son duo this Father’s Day
Ballymena father and son duo, John and Matthew Donnelly In a touching tribute to family ties and workplace camaraderie, Marks & Spencer...
Jun 15, 2025


Ballymena Ukulele Group strikes the right note for Christian Aid
The talented and ‘good vibes’ crew at Ballymena Ukulele Group entertaining in the Tower Centre As Ballymena faces intense media scrutiny...
Jun 14, 2025


Man charged with riot following Ballymena disorder
A 23-year-old man has been charged with riot following a police investigation into recent disorder in Ballymena, the Police Service of...
Jun 14, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 14 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 14, 2025


Councillor Alan Barr pays emotional tribute as Colin Crawford resigns as UUP MLA for North Antrim
Ulster Unionist party colleagues Braid Councillor Alan Barr (right), with Colin Crawford Ballymena councillor Alan Barr has led tributes...
Jun 14, 2025


Ballymena BID AGM celebrates business strength and outlines bold vision for the future
Lesley McCaughan, Melissa Shearer, Valerie McLernon, Carleen Smyth. A vibrant display of partnership, local pride and forward-looking...
Jun 14, 2025


Frew: Community fears must not be dismissed as racism
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has issued a stark warning and urgent call to action following what he described as a “horrific week” for...
Jun 14, 2025
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