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North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston raises concerns over housing crisis in Assembly Debate
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston Timothy Gaston, MLA for North Antrim, addressed the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday,...
Feb 27


Challenging the Scamdemic: A scam awareness conference comes to Ballymena
Members of the public are invited to attend Challenging the Scamdemic , a crucial Scam Awareness Conference designed to inform, educate,...
Feb 27


Green to Grow: New Go Succeed initiative helps SMEs reduce carbon footprint in Mid and East Antrim
(L-R) Laura McCourt MEABC Business Client Manager; Martina Coleman and Archhanaa Sivakumar from Climate Essentials; Ursula O’Loughlin...
Feb 26


Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus to host latest recruitment event to help fuel growth
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is hosting its latest recruitment event this week as it gears up for record production...
Feb 26


Tributes paid to much-respected Ballymena pharmacist Robert Dick
Mr Robert J. Dick Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Mr Robert Dick, a much respected Cullybackey man who served the...
Feb 26


Irish FA announces plans for National Football Centre in Ballymena
The Irish Football Association today confirmed details of its plans to create a new state-of-the-art, multi-million pound National...
Feb 26


OFFICIAL: Galgorm set to be “second home” for NI football with elite National Football Centre
A glimpse of what the new National Traing Centre will look like The Irish Football Association (IFA) has officially announced today...
Feb 26


Fairhill Shopping Centre announces the arrival of Costa
Fairhill Shopping Centre has announced the arrival of Costa Coffee, with the brand-new store set to open its doors in March 2025. Costa...
Feb 25


Glenarm Castle welcomes renowned local Chef Sean Moran to lead Tea Room relaunch
Meet the Chef! Acclaimed local chef Sean Moran takes the helm at the newly reopened Tea Room at Glenarm Castle Walled Garden. Glenarm...
Feb 25


Police appeal for information after burglary at house in Ballymena
STOLEN: A grey Focus Thron 6.8 e-bike and an orange and white KTM 300 Enduro motocross bike. Police in Ballymena have appealed for...
Feb 24


Dowds Group launches Smart Meter X Dowds Energy Solutions to help businesses cut energy costs
Businesses across Ireland will be able to reduce electricity costs, improve energy efficiency and meet their sustainability goals with...
Feb 24


MEA deputy mayor pays tributes to former residents who passed away recently
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Breanainn Lyness The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Breanainn Lyness led...
Feb 23


MEA Councillors back motion calling for more parent and child spaces in the borough’s car parks
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed an Alliance motion for a review of the borough council’s car parking strategy to provide more...
Feb 23


Mid and East Antrim Council launches public right of way investigation in Broughshane
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council says it has begun an alleged public right of way investigation in Broughshane, between Loughloughan...
Feb 23


DT Ballymena urges dog owners to ‘take the lead’ on responsible walking after worrying survey results
Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging owners to “take the lead” and be considerate to other owners and members of the public when out walking...
Feb 22


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 22 February 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...
Feb 22


King Frankie movie featuring local lass Claudia Beatty set for screening in Ballymena
Audiences in Ballymena can look forward to enjoying a screening of the Celtic Tiger film with a difference ‘King Frankie’ as part of Film...
Feb 21


Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service honours 131 long-serving employees
Firefighter Elliot Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has honoured and recognised 131 employees who have completed 20, 30 or...
Feb 21


Local organisations urged to submit Expression of Interest for sports funding
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest applications from local sports clubs and organisations for their...
Feb 21


Man charged to appear in court following incident in Cullybackey
Police in Ballymena have charged a 27-year-old man assault on police, obstructing police, possession of a Class B Controlled drug and...
Feb 20
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