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Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network highlights the gift of community this Christmas
Members of the Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network were delighted to host a Christmas...
Dec 4, 2024


Fire Service reminds community of candle dangers following blaze in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has urged the community to remember to use candles safely, reminding householders to...
Dec 3, 2024


Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets
A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Dec 2, 2024


Celebrate your team & customers, support local & spread festive cheer with the Ballymena Gift Card!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate your team, clients, or contractors this festive season? The Ballymena Gift Card is the ultimate...
Dec 2, 2024


NRC student Charlie Fleck celebrates success at SkillBuild National Final 2024
Northern Regional College student Charlie Fleck from Ballymena who secured a bronze medal in Joinery at the prestigious SkillBuild...
Dec 2, 2024


Jill Bakes | One-Pan Bacon Mac & Cheese with Crispy Stuffing Topping
A really tasty and family-friendly one-pan meal - minimal washing up and maximum flavour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS…...
Dec 1, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...
Dec 1, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 30 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Nov 30, 2024


Police investigate aggravated burglary by man armed with knife in Ahoghill
Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in Ahoghill during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 30 November....
Nov 30, 2024


Cameron’s department store announces death of Mr John Cameron
Cameron’s department store in Ballymena have today announced the sad news of the passing of founder and owner Mr John Cameron. A pivotal...
Nov 30, 2024


Enterprising Women Winter Showcase in Ballymena celebrates local female entrepreneurs
Hundreds of shoppers and visitors at the Tower Centre in Ballymena supported the Enterprising Women Winter Showcase - a festive event...
Nov 30, 2024


Tesco Ballymena promotes winter food collection for local food bank
(L-R) Tesco Community Champion Ronny McFall, foodbank volunteer Samuel Wright, MLA Timothy Gaston, MLA Colin Crawford and foodbank...
Nov 29, 2024


Ballymena catering supplies company fined £2,000
A County Antrim company was fined a total of £2,000 at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on 27 November 2024 for breaches of packaging waste...
Nov 29, 2024


Cars destroyed in arson attack in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information following a fire in Ballymena in the early hours of this morning, Friday 29th November. Inspector...
Nov 29, 2024


The fantastically festive Ballymena Night-Time Christmas Santa Run returns!
The streets of Ballymena are set to glow with festive cheer as the Traction Engine Club, in partnership with Ballymena BID and Downtown...
Nov 28, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success and affirms commitment to local community
“Over the last seven years, The Gallaher Trust has had a profound impact on the Ballymena community through supporting the stellar work...
Nov 28, 2024


Sickening: No excuse for attacking community facility in Broughshane
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has condemned the wanton vandalism of Broughshane...
Nov 28, 2024


Ballymena town centre is your destination for FREE festive fun every Saturday up to Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas in Ballymena town centre, where the festive spirit comes alive every Saturday from 30th November to...
Nov 27, 2024


Community association “deeply saddened” by attack on premises in Broughshane
Broughshane and District Community Association has said it is “deeply saddened” by an overnight attack on their premises. A number of...
Nov 27, 2024


Alliance representatives condemn attack on community building in Broughshane
Alliance representatives Sian Mulholland MLA and Cllr Chelsea Harwood have condemned the overnight attack on a community building in...
Nov 27, 2024
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