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Jill Bakes the Alphabet | 'J' is for Jam & Coconut Sponge
This is the easiest cake to make EVER!! Made in 10 mins using the all-in-one method and using store cupboard ingredients - perfect if you...
May 25, 2025
Mid and East Antrim celebrates culinary excellence at Balmoral Show 2025
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with representatives from Becca’s Bakes NI. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
May 25, 2025
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 24 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 24, 2025
Co-Ownership expands support for Northern Ireland home buyers amid rising property prices
Data has revealed that Co-Ownership is currently assisting 242 individuals, couples, and families across the Ballymena area. As the...
May 24, 2025
Mid and East Antrim celebrates first Medical Administration Training Academy graduates
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey pictured with graduates of the Medical Administration Training Academy, and...
May 23, 2025
MEA councillors pay tribute to former Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE with minute’s silence
The late former Ballymena Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a minute’s silence in tribute...
May 22, 2025
Ballymena immigration issues highlighted by TUV MLA in Stormont debate
In a fiery debate at Stormont on Tuesday, 20th May, Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) MLA Timothy Gaston delivered a scathing critique of...
May 22, 2025
Wrightbus wins new contract to supply next-generation ultra-low emission buses for Nottingham
The state-of-the-art, ultra-low emission StreetDeck Ultroliner bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena In a significant step towards...
May 22, 2025
Wrightbus celebrates double award success after landmark year
Ballymena-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been recognised with two prestigious awards in just two days, marking...
May 21, 2025
From Ballymena to Buckingham Palace: County Antrim women honoured at Royal Garden Party
HRH the Princess of Wales speaks to guests, including Franci and Allison. Two remarkable women from County Antrim had the honour of...
May 21, 2025
Hydrogen transport innovation: Wrightbus showcase welcomed at Westminster by North Antrim MP
In the driving seat: Jim Allister MP TUV MP Jim Allister has welcomed Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus to Westminster for a...
May 21, 2025
DV8 to join Fairhill Shopping Centre’s expanding fashion line-up
Fairhill Shopping Centre has confirmed that renowned fashion retailer DV8 will open a brand-new store in Autumn 2025, further...
May 21, 2025
Northern Ireland Hospice celebrates return to Ballymena with new charity shop
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ballymena shop Northern...
May 19, 2025
Charity dinner pays tribute to late Alderman Beth Adger MBE in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Valerie...
May 19, 2025
Rightech RB6 electric minibus from Wrightbus makes promising debut in German trials
A new electric minibus launched by Rightech, the electric vehicle mobility brand from Northern Ireland manufacturer Wrightbus, has...
May 19, 2025
Northern Trust board to decide future of general surgery services at upcoming meeting in Ballymena
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust will bring forward a recommendation on the future delivery model of its general surgery service...
May 19, 2025
NICHS offers lifesaving blood pressure checks and launches health programme in Ballymena
(L-R) Ronny McFall, Tesco Community Champion, Colin Crawford MLA, Neil Johnston and Karina Scott, NICHS. Northern Ireland Chest Heart &...
May 19, 2025
Parents asked to step up after assaults and criminal damage by youths in Ahoghill and Galgorm
Police are calling on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility following a surge in antisocial behaviour involving young...
May 19, 2025
Ballymena Walking for Health Group bolsters local support for Parkinson’s UK with £2500 donation
Representative of the Ballymena Walking Group pictured handing over a cheque for £2500 to Vice-Chair of the Ballymena and District...
May 18, 2025
Ballymena police seize £3,000 of crack cocaine thrown from fleeing car
Officers from the Ballymena Local Policing Team recovered approximately £3,000 worth of suspected crack cocaine and arrested two males...
May 18, 2025
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