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APPROVED: New building for Dunclug College will 'bring significant investment'
Main entrance Planning permission for a new school building in Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Feb 20


Lane closures planned as NI Water work set to commence in Ballymena
NI Water will commence work next week to install a new stormwater sewer on a section of Moat Road and Casement Street, Ballymena. The...
Feb 20


Wrightbus takes wraps off new flagship hydrogen double deck bus
The top group image shows, from left, Dr Lee Roberts, Policy, Sustainability and Funding Manager, Ryze Power; Prof Adrian Murphy, Dean of...
Feb 20


Boost for Auld Toon Ulster Scots Society in Kells with Rural Micro Capital Grant awards
Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...
Feb 20


Man arrested and items seized in Cullybackey
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of obstructing police, assault on police, possession of an offensive weapon with...
Feb 20


Northern Regional College celebrates move to new Ballymena Campus at recent Open Day
Molly McCaughern, Katie Logan, and Rebekah Mullally Northern Regional College welcomed hundreds of prospective students, along with their...
Feb 19


Barr welcomes renewal of Armed Forces Covenant
Councillor Barr, who himself served in the Armed Forces, pictured with fellow soldiers awaiting helicopter pick-up from a field in...
Feb 19


Decision deferred: Inevitable councillor allowance rise delayed
An annual increase in the basic allowance for councillors, worth over £400, was deferred at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Feb 18


Tourism Academy awards over 50 training certifications
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, with participants from the programme and representatives from partner...
Feb 18


Funding refused for new Ballymena bridge plan
CGI of proposed new bridge extending from Demense Avenue into the Ecos Nature Park (looking towards Ecos Nature Park) A funding...
Feb 17


Trio take reins of Ballymena dental practice with Ulster Bank support
Pictured with Ulster Bank business development manager Martin Convery are Slemish Dental owners (from left) Saorlaith O’Callaghan,...
Feb 17


Ballymena company CIGA Healthcare secures £1.4m contracts in the US and Europe
Pictured at CIGA Healthcare premises in Ballymena are (L-R) Irwin Armstrong, Owner and CEO, CIGA Healthcare, Economy Minister Caoimhe...
Feb 17


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 15 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 15


Planned road closure as essential pipelaying continues to support new development in Ballymena
Crebilly Road, Ballymena where pipelaying works is taking place for planned development at the former site of the Knockeen Lodge NI Water...
Feb 14


Man wearing ‘Oodie’ with bunny ears arrested after 66 counts of criminal damage reported in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man who went on a rampage of damaging vehicles in the town in the early hours...
Feb 14


Ballymena opticians announces new retail director
Stephen is pictured with store partners (from left) Gerard O’Mullan, Fiona Lynch and Andrew Lowry. SPECSAVERS Ballymena has announced a...
Feb 13


Industry receives a shot in the arm thanks to phenomenal Wrightbus growth
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has issued a rallying cry to industry partners as it ramps up production for another...
Feb 13


Police investigate after car destroyed by fire in Broughshane
Police attended a report of a car on fire at the Tullymore Dale area of Broughshane on Thursday 13th February. At around 00:20am, it was...
Feb 13


Northern Regional College showcases career-boosting higher level apprenticeships at Ballymena event
Maire McToal and Kieran McToal pictured with Laura Ferris from AG Paving & Buildings Products Ltd. As part of NI Apprenticeship Week,...
Feb 12


Border Collie Olly searches for ‘The One’
Long term resident at Dogs Trust Ballymena - Olly the Border Collie A young Border Collie cross who has spent most of his life at Dogs...
Feb 12
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