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TUV leaders speak out after Ballymena sexual assault as victim’s father urges community support
Inset: TUV Party Leader Jim Allister MP, and Timothy Gaston MLA TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston have spoken out...
Jun 9, 2025


Two teenage boys charged with attempted rape following Ballymena sexual assault
Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted rape following a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area...
Jun 8, 2025


Police investigate sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena
Police have launched an investigation following the reported sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena...
Jun 8, 2025


Cullybackey’s Miriam McIlvenna honoured with Girlguiding Ulster’s highest volunteer award
Local woman Miriam McIlvenna being presented with her Ivy Award by Girlguiding Ulster Chief Commissioner Debbie and County Commissioner...
Jun 8, 2025


CAFRE Greenmount students celebrate in style at annual formal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students Estelle McIlwaine (Ballymena) , Kate McShane (Newry), Kirsty Muldoon (Armagh) and Lucy...
Jun 7, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 7 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 7, 2025


Education Minister opens new facilities at Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan was warmly welcomed to Kirkinriola Primary School on Wednesday, June 4, to officially...
Jun 7, 2025


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7, 2025


IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6, 2025


Inspiring Ballymena woman recognised for nearly 800 hours of voluntary service at home and abroad
Maria Goldring who achieved an outstanding 779 hours of volunteering across her time as a student at St Mary's University College. Marc...
Jun 6, 2025


Donnelly urges urgent Executive action on drug-related harm in East Antrim
Inset: East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has issued a stark warning to Stormont Ministers over a growing...
Jun 6, 2025


Wrightbus in Ballymena builds momentum as London celebrates 2,000 zero-emission buses
Specially wrapped 2000th zero-emission bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena A major milestone in the UK’s transition to greener public...
Jun 6, 2025


Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton marks one year of eyecare excellence in Galgorm
A year after opening his doors to the local community, Ballymena-born optometrist Clive Fulton has proudly celebrated the first...
Jun 6, 2025


Ballymena clothing bins to be removed or relocated following public concerns
DUP Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott has confirmed that action is being taken to resolve ongoing community concerns regarding the...
Jun 6, 2025


Ian Paisley launches new business with transatlantic focus and investor engagement
Travelling in a new direction: Ian Paisley Former North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has established a new business venture, according to...
Jun 6, 2025


From check-in to cheque in: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice
Eddie McKeever, McKeever Hotels Managing Director and Kelly Roulston, NI Hospice Corporate Fundraising Manager Family-owned hospitality...
Jun 6, 2025


Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show returns this weekend with full throttle fun for a great cause!
Images: Cameron Hamilton The much-anticipated Ballymena Charity Vehicle Show is back this Saturday, 7 June, at the Ballymena Showgrounds,...
Jun 5, 2025


Ballymena event taking place for charity lottery law consultation backed by Hillary Clinton
Malcolm Fleming, Director of Public Affairs, People’s Postcode Lottery, who support the Bill, Sian Mulholland MLA (centre), and Rachel...
Jun 5, 2025


Communities across Ballymena and Mid & East Antrim strengthened by National Lottery Funding
Representatives from D3MAC, Ballymena, has received a £20,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to run a programme of...
Jun 5, 2025


END OF AN ERA: Go Sun Chinese restaurant in Ballymena announces closure after nearly 60 years
Go Sun Restaurant, Ballymena In a poignant moment for the local community, one of County Antrim’s oldest and most cherished restaurants...
Jun 5, 2025
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