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Mid and East Antrim to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day with Borough-wide celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced an extensive programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE)...
Apr 18


Turning Point NI’s vital work praised by Colin Crawford MLA during Health Minister’s visit
Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA, invited by North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford, pictured with local political...
Apr 18


North Antrim MLA praises young artists in Easter Colouring Competition
Colin Crawford, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim, has expressed his delight at the enthusiastic response to his...
Apr 17


Mid and East Antrim businesses embrace TikTok training as footfall declines
Wellington Street, Ballymena A TikTok masterclass has been held for Mid and East Antrim businesses, councillors have been told. A report...
Apr 16


Free compost initiative launched in Mid and East Antrim to mark International Compost Awareness Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, announces free compost alongside a member of the Waste Recycling team....
Apr 16


Ballymena Hospice Support Group celebrates £150,000 fundraising triumph at AGM
The Ballymena Hospice Support Group marked a triumphant evening at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 14 April, held at the...
Apr 15


Mid & East Antrim Council warn of impact to pensioners from changes to annual domestic rates discount
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has warned that pensioners could lose out most from a proposed decrease in the annual domestic rates...
Apr 15


Rural voices prepare for upcoming concert in Ballymena
The Farmers’ Choir is delighted to invite everyone to a heartwarming Spring Concert on Wednesday 30 April in The Braid, Ballymena. ...
Apr 15


Mid and East Antrim secures €5.8m in PEACEPLUS funding to foster community integration
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been awarded €5,848,008 from the €1.14 billion PEACEPLUS Programme, a transformative initiative...
Apr 15


New Chatty Café opens in Cullybackey to help combat loneliness
A new Chatty Café is launched by The Mayor Ald William McCaughey and staff from Delightful Bites, Cullybackey A fresh initiative to...
Apr 14


Local sporting champions shine spotlight on Sports Eye Injury Month
Derick Topping Two former all-Ireland sporting champions, who have swapped ‘medals’ for ‘medicine’ are reminding sports enthusiasts of...
Apr 14


Project success sees The Gallaher Trust continue support for NIACRO in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Gareth Eannetta, Niacro SkillSET Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust. THE...
Apr 14


New street art in Ballymena celebrates local heritage with a splash of colour
Left to Right: Clare Moore, Business Engagement Officer at Ballymena BID; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; Eamon...
Apr 14


Jill Bakes | Mini Egg Cookie Dough Dessert
The perfect easy sharing dessert for Easter. This is an ultimate treat ready in less than half an hour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ )...
Apr 13


Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
Apr 13


Police charge man to court following assault in Ballymena
Detectives investigating an assault in the Wakehurst Playing Fields of Ballymena on Friday 11th April, have charged a man to court. A...
Apr 13


Police investigate after early morning car blaze in Ballymena
Police are investigating the circumstances of an early-morning car fire in Ballymena. A report was received at approximately 2.30am...
Apr 13


Ballymena man cycling across Northern Ireland for Pancreatic Cancer
Ballymena resident Ricardo Ponte A Ballymena man is joining a 10-strong team taking on a gruelling 480-mile cycling challenge across...
Apr 13


Police make arrest after man assaulted in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Ballymena. Detective Inspector McCook , said: “At approximately 2.50pm on...
Apr 12


Dementia UK brings specialist support to Northern Ireland with FREE Admiral Nurse Clinics
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Dementia UK is set to offer vital support to families and individuals affected by dementia...
Apr 12
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