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Police appeal for public’s help to find missing 22-year-old Layla Hassan
Pictured: 22-year-old Layla Hassan Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 22-year-old Layla Hassan, a missing...
May 8, 2025


Colin Crawford MLA welcomes Assembly motion to strengthen dog welfare protections in Northern Ireland
Ulster Unionist Party MLA for North Antrim, Colin Crawford With Dogs Trust representative outside Stormont Parliament Buildings, Belfast...
May 8, 2025


“Around Our Town” walking & food tours return to Ballymena this month!
Roy Smyth, Chair of Ballymena BID (left) and tour creator and local guide Alastair Donaghy Ballymena BID and local historian and tour...
May 7, 2025


Slemish Players set to shine at Ulster Drama Festival with The Night Alive
Slemish Players recently performing The Night Alive at The Braid, Ballymena Ballymena’s acclaimed amateur dramatics group, the Slemish...
May 6, 2025


Vital defibrillator in Ballee now accessible 24/7 after councillor’s campaign
(L-R) Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr, Rosanna Galloway (Braid Community Development), Tracy McCullough (Day Today Shop) and Dessie...
May 6, 2025


Rev Marcus Hart appointed rector of Parish of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin
St Patrick’s Parish Church, Broughshane. (Image: Keith Steele) The Rev Marcus Hart, currently curate at Christ Church, Ware in...
May 5, 2025


Mid and East Antrim leads the way with pioneering woodland strategy
The Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena. Image: UAV NI Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved a tree and woodland strategy which urges...
May 4, 2025


Police appeal for information following suspected arson in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information after a fire, believed to have been started deliberately, caused extensive damage to a property...
May 4, 2025


Classic Mini enthusiasts gearing up for ‘Minis at the Castle’ show at Glenarm Castle
On Sunday, 29 June 2025, Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
May 4, 2025


Underage drinking crackdown: alcohol seized from children as young as 14
District Support Team (DST) officers have issued a public update following a series of patrols across the local train network in Mid and...
May 4, 2025


Fire crews contain Ballymena flat fire during early morning response
Images: NIFRS North Firefighters from Ballymena and Antrim successfully tackled a flat fire in the Dunclug area of Ballymena during the...
May 4, 2025


Northern Ireland Water’s delays hinder Ballymena housing and economic progress, says MLA
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly In a passionate address to the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
May 3, 2025


Alliance call for return to Sunday opening of Mid and East Antrim Recycling Centres
A motion has been tabled with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeking a return to Sunday opening at the borough’s recycling centres....
May 3, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 3 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 3, 2025


Boxing club beats boredom and isolation in Ballymena with Housing Executive support
Pictured at All Saints Boxing Club, Ballymena are, (L-R), John Read, Housing Executive Good Relations Officer, Mid and East Antrim,...
May 2, 2025


£280,000 road improvement scheme to commence in Ahoghill
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme is set to begin in Ahoghill on Tuesday 6 May...
May 2, 2025


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2, 2025


Eurospar Cullybackey team to run Moy Park Belfast City Marathon for Air Ambulance NI
A dedicated team from Eurospar Cullybackey is lacing up their running shoes for the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, set to take place...
May 1, 2025


Ballymena’s Linda Gillen is loving life with support from Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities team
Day Opportunities service user, Linda Gillen, from Ballymena. “It’s fantastic, Linda has come on so well. She has always been a happy wee...
Apr 30, 2025


Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
Apr 30, 2025
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