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TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 12 April 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...
Apr 12
Deputy Mayor hosts reception for All Saints GAC, Ballymena, helping mark their 50th anniversary
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness , hosted a reception for All Saints GAC, Ballymena, in the Braid...
Apr 11
Mid & East Antrim Council confirm introduction of blue bins to replace kerbside boxes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been researching ways to make recycling simpler for householders and to improve recycling rates...
Apr 11
The future is black, brown, blue! Mid & East Antrim Council decide to say ‘goodbye’ to kerbie boxes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reportedly made a significant decision behind closed doors during its monthly meeting on...
Apr 11
Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
Apr 11
Mid and East Antrim - Easter bin and recycling arrangements
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, announces Council’s Easter Bin and Recycling arrangements alongside a member of...
Apr 11
Licensing laws under review as Council highlights costs and complaints
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for Department for Communities’ guidance for residents affected by disturbance arising...
Apr 10
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Fund launched in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is supporting the NI Executive to roll out the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)...
Apr 10
Man charged following search of vehicle in Ballymena
Police have charged a 28-year-old man to court following the search of a vehicle in the North Road area of Ballymena and subsequent...
Apr 9
Pupils told to keep their eyes on the prize as optician visits local school
Children at Moorfields Primary School in Ballymena have been encouraged to look after their vision and keep their eyes healthy following...
Apr 8
Co Antrim businesses successfully complete Tourism NI’s Sustainable Tourism Business Programme
(L-R): Tina O’Dwyer, CEO of The Tourism Space, Alannah Greenlees, Glenarm Castle, Declan Scullion, Willow and Lore and Jessica Hoyle,...
Apr 8
Clough social housing development decision deferred over privacy and shadowing concerns
Site plan and house elevations for proposed social housing development in Clough, County Antrim A decision on a new social housing...
Apr 7
Jill Bakes | Easter Lemon Pavlova
The perfect Easter dessert! If you’re not a fan of a traditional chocolate dessert, this is a great alternative. And because it’s so...
Apr 6
Members share poignant tributes to former colleague and late Mayor, Braid DUP Alderman Beth Adger MBE
The late Ald Beth Adger MBE, former Mayor of Mid and East Antrim who died recently. Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a...
Apr 6
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 5 April 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...
Apr 5
M&S Ballymena helps deliver 4.4 million meals to good causes in Northern Ireland
Marks & Spencer colleagues work closely with Neighbourly charity partners to redistribute surplus food from store to support the...
Apr 5
Last few weeks for groups in Northern Ireland to apply for money to improve their community buildings
The National Lottery Community Fund has reopened their Sustainable Community Buildings programme with revised criteria, to help more...
Apr 5
MEA Council to hold fundraising dinner to celebrate life and service of former Mayor Ald Beth Adger MBE
Former Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE who passed away on March 18. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to hold a dinner to celebrate...
Apr 4
Final council permit approval clears way for Twilight Zone to open at new town centre location
The Twilight Zone is set to open in the former Gino Casuals store in Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has...
Apr 4
Dunclug Primary receives books donation from Pinsent Masons promoting interest in politics & governance
Pinsent Masons’ Senior Associate Matthew McMurray (back row, centre) presents copies of Alastair Campbell’s ‘Why Politics Matters’ book...
Apr 4
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