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Over 2,000 residents in ‘housing stress’ in Mid and East Antrim
Housing Executive chief executive, Grainia Long Mid and East Antrim had 2,340 residents in housing stress at the end of March, the...
Oct 12, 2024


Neurovalens CEO Dr. Jason McKeown named Visiting Professor at Ulster University
Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens, has been awarded the honorary title of Visiting Professor...
Oct 11, 2024


Northern Trust launches Quality Strategy setting out ambition to deliver high quality services
Thelma Dillion, Sarah Williamson, Sadie Campbell, Dr Gareth Lewis, Janet Horan, Northern Health and Social Care Trust Chair Anne O’Reilly...
Oct 11, 2024


Co Antrim takes Shloer crown as Cullybackey EUROSPAR shifts 11,849 bottles in 2023
It is a title that has been hard fought for the past eight years, and after a brief stint in the County Armagh town of Markethill for...
Oct 11, 2024


Barr highlights councils winter assistance services for community
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted services which Mid and East Antrim Borough Council offers to assist...
Oct 11, 2024


Barr highlights councils winter assistance services across Mid and East Antrim
Inset: Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted services which Mid and...
Oct 11, 2024


Road Policing Interceptors “offering a special 2 for 1 on vehicle seizures” in Rasharkin
Two cars seized by police teams in Rasharkin, County Antrim. Road Policing Interceptors (Sprucefield) say they were “offering a special 2...
Oct 10, 2024


St Louis Grammar School and The JAQ Group celebrating a special centenary
Head Girl, Erin McAleese and Head Boy, Paddy Murphy with Connor Martin, Founder of The JAQ Group talking about the different elements of...
Oct 10, 2024


Former UTV Broadcaster shares blood cancer story to highlight importance of medical research in NI
Ken Reid, former UTV Political Editor, is patron of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI. A former UTV broadcaster has been sharing the story of his...
Oct 9, 2024


Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Kathryn Davidson, founder of Sensory Kids, with daughter Sophie Eight-year old Sophie from Ballymena will partner with presenter...
Oct 9, 2024


RSPB NI: Curlew LIFE project sees turnaround from brink of extinction on Antrim Plateau
Curlew chick crossing the road. Photo Credit: Neal Warnock RSPB NI is delighted to announce the Curlew breeding results for this season....
Oct 9, 2024


Over 1,000 new jobs within DfC to generate £35million per year
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Department for Work and Pensions Minister Andrew Western meet staff during a visit to the service...
Oct 8, 2024


Ballymena BID hosts business breakfast as it continues commitment to support and drive growth
Thomas McKillen, owner of McKillens of Ballymena, Lesley McCaughan, owner of Follow Coffee, Stephen Reynolds Outgoing Chairperson and...
Oct 8, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success of student scholarship schemes
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, centre, is pictured with Ian Paisley, Chairman of The Gallaher Trust, foreground,...
Oct 8, 2024


Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 6, 2024


Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘C’ is for Caramelitas!
‘C’ is for Caramelitas! One of my favourite traybakes ever - if you haven’t ever tried these you really need to! Jill Stewart (...
Oct 6, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 5 October 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...
Oct 5, 2024


Green light for eight new apartments in Ballymena town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new retail units and eight apartments in Ballymena town centre....
Oct 5, 2024


Alice K Beauty unveils luxurious new chapter on Church Street
Alice K Beauty - the new home, the new name - Church Street, Ballymena. Ballymena’s much-loved Alice’s Beauty Clinic has relocated! Over...
Oct 4, 2024


Over £1k in fines for fly-tipping as Council cracks down on illegal dumping
Two people have been fined almost £1,300 after Mid and East Antrim Borough Council prosecuted its first two cases for non-payment of...
Oct 4, 2024
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