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Police appeal for information following suspected arson in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information after a fire, believed to have been started deliberately, caused extensive damage to a property...
May 4


Classic Mini enthusiasts gearing up for ‘Minis at the Castle’ show at Glenarm Castle
On Sunday, 29 June 2025, Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
May 4


Underage drinking crackdown: alcohol seized from children as young as 14
District Support Team (DST) officers have issued a public update following a series of patrols across the local train network in Mid and...
May 4


Fire crews contain Ballymena flat fire during early morning response
Images: NIFRS North Firefighters from Ballymena and Antrim successfully tackled a flat fire in the Dunclug area of Ballymena during the...
May 4


Northern Ireland Water’s delays hinder Ballymena housing and economic progress, says MLA
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly In a passionate address to the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
May 3


Alliance call for return to Sunday opening of Mid and East Antrim Recycling Centres
A motion has been tabled with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeking a return to Sunday opening at the borough’s recycling centres....
May 3


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 3 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 3


Boxing club beats boredom and isolation in Ballymena with Housing Executive support
Pictured at All Saints Boxing Club, Ballymena are, (L-R), John Read, Housing Executive Good Relations Officer, Mid and East Antrim,...
May 2


£280,000 road improvement scheme to commence in Ahoghill
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme is set to begin in Ahoghill on Tuesday 6 May...
May 2


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2


Eurospar Cullybackey team to run Moy Park Belfast City Marathon for Air Ambulance NI
A dedicated team from Eurospar Cullybackey is lacing up their running shoes for the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, set to take place...
May 1


Ballymena’s Linda Gillen is loving life with support from Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities team
Day Opportunities service user, Linda Gillen, from Ballymena. “It’s fantastic, Linda has come on so well. She has always been a happy wee...
Apr 30


Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
Apr 30


Wrightbus expands European footprint with hydrogen bus delivery to Germany
Wrightbus Kite Hydroliner single-deck hydrogen-powered bus Wrightbus, the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles,...
Apr 30


Community Rescue Service launches recruitment drive across Central District
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) Central District has opened its latest recruitment drive, calling on members of the public to join its...
Apr 30


Mid and East Antrim marks 80 years since VE Day with Borough-wide commemorations
One of the Beacons of Light burning on the coast with Carrickfergus Castle in the background. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Apr 30


New restaurant proposed for Ballymena town centre, promising jobs and vibrancy
Ballymena town centre may soon enjoy a fresh injection of life with a proposed new restaurant development on Wellington Street, according...
Apr 29


Too hot to trot – Dogs Trust Ballymena issues warm weather warning as Spring sunshine hits the UK
As spring sunshine begins to warm up the UK, Dogs Trust Ballymena is warning owners that even mild temperatures can pose serious health...
Apr 28


Tributes paid to Robin Cherry MBE, respected Ulster Unionist and North Antrim community stalwart
The North Antrim community is mourning the loss of Robin Cherry MBE, a much-loved former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) councillor,...
Apr 28


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Sunday 27 April, 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! Top 10 bestselling books… 1....
Apr 27
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