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Man charged to court following discovery of illicit drug production laboratory in Ballymena
A 39-year-old man, arrested in Ballymena following the discovery of an illicit drug production laboratory at a property in the town on...
Apr 4


Drugs and cash seized following search of properties in Ballymena
Police have arrested two men and seized suspected Class B drugs, following a search of a property in the Ballymena area on Thursday 3rd...
Apr 3


New Mayor appointed following the passing of Alderman Beth Adger MBE
Alderman William McCaughey has taken on the chain of office as the new Mayor of Mid and East Antrim. Alderman William McCaughey has taken...
Apr 3


Man injured and property damaged in early morning disturbance in Ballymena
Ballymena, April 3, 2025 – Police responded to a disturbance at a residential property on Waveney Road in Ballymena in the early hours of...
Apr 3


Man arrested following discovery of illicit drug production laboratory in Ballymena
Police teams pictured at the property today, Thursday 3 April. Police in Ballymena have arrested a man aged in his 30s following the...
Apr 3


Justice and Health Ministers visit the Women’s Aid Family First project in Ballymena
The Ministers of Justice and Health have seen at first hand the transformative work being done by a domestic abuse charity in Northern...
Apr 3


Wrightbus celebrates 50 million zero-emission miles with ministerial visit
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus celebrated hitting 50 million zero-emission miles with a visit from Local Transport Minister Simon...
Apr 3


Ballymena welcomes a new era of fun with the launch of the GodmodeX Gaming Hub!
After more than a decade of spreading joy through their innovative entertainment ventures, Mike and Karen, the dynamic duo behind...
Apr 2


Paul Frew MLA welcomes return of Electrical Installation Course at NRC Campus in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew There’s good news for aspiring electricians in North Antrim as Northern Regional College (NRC) has confirmed...
Apr 2


Three men sentenced in connection with the murder of Victor Hamilton Ballymena in 2022
Victor Hamilton Three men were sentenced today, Wednesday 2 April, in connection with the murder of Victor Hamilton in Ballymena in 2022....
Apr 2


Donnelly Group honours Ballymena employees at Long Service Awards
Five members of staff from Donnelly Group’s Antrim Road showroom, in Ballymena - Lee Graham (5 years), Jillian Letters (15 years), Joel...
Apr 2


Six of the best as TST Group secures another BRCGS accreditation
TST Group has secured a coveted BRCGS accreditation for the sixth consecutive year. Pictured is managing director Maire Claire Reid....
Apr 2


Local pupils face fiery ‘Dragons’ at young entrepreneur challenge
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, and Young Enterprise NI’s Jane Hanna pictured along with local primary school pupils that took...
Apr 1


Ballymena app hits 1m users and active in over 190 countries - Stronger Mobile
Jack Fullerton and Peter Gillan Stronger Mobile, an innovative fitness app created and designed in Northern Ireland, has gone global...
Apr 1


Farmers’ Choir looks forward to Spring Concert!
Over 30 members of the Farmers' Choir who took part in the BBC Big Sing Event The members of the Farmers’ Choir are delighted to stage...
Mar 31


Deputy Mayor thanks Manufacturing Task Force Chair, Graham Whitehurst MBE, for his services to the Borough
Ursula OLoughlin (MEABC Head of Economic Development); Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness; Graham...
Mar 31


Council highlights consequences of livestock worrying
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is reminding dog owners of the importance of keeping dogs under control near livestock. Dog...
Mar 31


Mid and East Antrim celebrates World Autism Acceptance Month with groundbreaking initiatives
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) is marking World Autism Acceptance Month (WAAM) this April by reinforcing its commitment to...
Mar 31


Ballymena councillor addresses clothes bin mess at Braidwater Retail Park
The unsightly mess at the charity clothes bins at Braidwater Retail Park A persistent issue with overflowing clothes recycling bins at...
Mar 30


Jill Bakes Easter | Mini Egg Cheesecake
The Easter countdown continues and this week it’s Mini Egg Cheesecake! Mini Eggs have to be my favourite Easter chocolate and I think...
Mar 30
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