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Broughshane play park partial refurbishment commencing soon
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is pleased the announce the partial refurbishment of Knockan Road play park in Broughshane will begin...
Feb 12


Carnlough’s Harbourview Hotel completes first phase of £1.5M redevelopment
Pictured in the stunning surroundings of the MacAuley Suite is Paul Truscott, general manager of The Harbourview Hotel. Phase one of an...
Feb 12


Fire crews attend farm fire in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have been tasked this afternoon, Tuesday 11 February, after receiving a report of a fire...
Feb 11


Ballymena man fined £300 for permitting his dog to foul
Lukasz Ratke of Dunclug Park was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 3 February 2025 with the Magistrate imposing a £300...
Feb 11


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council strikes rate for 2025/26
This evening, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council struck the annual rate for 2025/26 agreeing an increase of 3.99% for both domestic and...
Feb 10


Fairhill embarks on extensive multimillion pound investment ahead of landmark Primark opening
Internal CGIs of the internal refurbishments planned at Fairhill Shopping Centre Fairhill Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the...
Feb 10


Police becoming increasingly concerned for missing Ballymena teen
Missing: 14-year-old Rhys Mooney Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing youth, from the Ballymena area. Rhys Mooney is...
Feb 9


Ballymena Squash Club celebrates first anniversary with Ulster Squash Open!
Special guest Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Ballymena Squash Club committee members Mark McKane, Hugo Carlin...
Feb 9


Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...
Feb 9


Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9


Co Antrim customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas
Tesco Community Champion Ronnie McFall and colleague at the Toy Donation Station at the Tesco Ballymena Superstore. Kind-hearted shoppers...
Feb 8


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 8 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 8


New ‘Kindness Postbox’ partnership brings smiles to local care home
(L-R) Mrs Gillian McLarnon, teacher, Camphill Primary School, Vasco Alves, Camphill Care Home Manager, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and...
Feb 7


ANB Council face possibility of having to impose unprecedented rates hike
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will hold a special meeting on Monday evening (10th February) to set domestic and non-domestic rates...
Feb 7


Young male identified by police investigating fire at filling station in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are investigating after a Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) was tasked to a fire at the Asda Fuel...
Feb 7


Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...
Feb 6


Two people arrested after man approaches two houses armed with hatchet in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man following a report of an altercation in the Castle Gardens area of Ballymena on Thursday 6th February. It was...
Feb 6


Notes of kindness: Fairhill Centre welcomes Rock Choirs to raise sounds and pounds for Castle Tower
Members of the Rock Choirs from Ballymena, Ballymoney and Jordanstown pictured during a special fundraising performance in the Fairhill...
Feb 6


Communities Minister showcases Department’s work for NIO Minister Anderson
L-R: Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons and NIO Minister Fleur Anderson visit the Moravian Church in Gracehill, hosted by Bishop Sarah...
Feb 6


Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...
Feb 5
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