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Man sentenced to 11 years for “barbaric and depraved” Ballymena kidnapping and assault
A man involved in a vicious kidnapping and assault in Ballymena has today been sentenced to 11 years in prison. David Coleman, aged 39,...
Jun 5, 2025


Deputy Mayor praises Carson Project for Bannside play park clean-up efforts
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey , has publicly...
Jun 4, 2025


Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4, 2025


Ahoghill Woodland Park: Community calls for urgent action amid neglect concerns
In the heart of the rural village, Ahoghill Woodland Park, once envisioned as a vibrant community hub, has fallen into a state of...
Jun 4, 2025


Fuel prices in plummet at the pump to near four-year low
Motorists in the UK are reaping the benefits of a third consecutive month of falling fuel prices, with petrol and diesel now at their...
Jun 4, 2025


Stroke survivor Eleanor Smyth’s remarkable journey from immobility to helping others
Ballymena woman, 69-year-old Eleanor Smyth In the heart of Ballymena, 69-year-old Eleanor Smyth dedicates her Wednesday mornings to a...
Jun 3, 2025


Pride of the Maine Flute Band to mark 50th Anniversary with spectacular Ballymena parade
Pride of the Maine Flute Band Ballymena is set to come alive with music and colour on Saturday, 7th June 2025, as the Pride of the Maine...
Jun 3, 2025


Wrightbus poised to lead UK’s bus decarbonisation revolution, says MP, Jim Allister
Jim Allister, TUV Party Leader and North Antrim MP In a compelling address to the House of Commons on Monday, 2 June 2025, Jim Allister,...
Jun 3, 2025


Michelin Development fuels green growth for AD Sustainability in County Antrim
Laura McCourt, of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Noel Mulholland of Michelin Development and Adrian and Sarah Davis of AD...
Jun 3, 2025


Ald McCaughey and Cllr Lyness bid farewell as Mid and East Antrim welcomes new civic leadership
Outgoing: Democratic Unionist Party Alderman William McCaughey and Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lyness Two poignant and deeply personal...
Jun 3, 2025


New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed for Mid and East Antrim
Newly appointed Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford, and Deputy Mayor Councillor Tyler Hoey for 2025/26 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
Jun 2, 2025


Construction of Mary Queen of Peace Primary School in Glenravel set for Autumn 2025
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed that construction work on the long-anticipated new build for Mary Queen of...
Jun 2, 2025


Belfast Harbour supports Cedar’s digital learning initiative in Ballymena
Jenni Barkley, Belfast Harbour, Communications and Community Engagement Manager, Rhona McAuley, Cedar, OSD Belfast Harbour has announced...
Jun 2, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | 'K' is for Kinder Bueno Fudge
A perfect easy treat for the weekend or special occasions, that takes only takes about 20 minutes to make. It was hard to think of ideas...
Jun 1, 2025


Police raise safety concerns over scrambler and quad bike use near Ballymena church
Green Pastures Church, Ballymena Police have issued a warning to the public following a concerning rise in anti-social behaviour...
Jun 1, 2025


Four Letters of Love: Brosnan and Bonham Carter romance filmed in Co Antrim hits cinemas this summer
Pierce Brosnan on set in Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Images: Anne Kelly) Vertigo Releasing has announced the upcoming release of Four...
Jun 1, 2025


Bin there, missed that: Waste tops Council complaint list
Missed bin collections accounted for the highest number of complaints received by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the last...
May 31, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 31 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 31, 2025


MEA Deputy Mayor issues road safety plea after near-fatal collision with family
The damage caused to Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness‘ car Mid and East Antrim’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness has...
May 31, 2025


Police investigate reported sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena
Entrance to the public path in Ballykeel II which leads to Ballykeel I and the St Patrick’s link road. Detectives from the Police Service...
May 30, 2025
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