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Galgorm celebrated at innovation tourism event
Dr Vicky Kell, Director of Research & Development at Invest NI, Elaine Kelly, from the Galgorm Resort, and Eimear Callaghan, Head of...
Oct 3, 2024


YoungTesco shopper selects Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena to receive a £5,000 donation
Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena is celebrating after being selected by a young Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On...
Oct 3, 2024


Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 3, 2024


Wrightbus dominates UK bus sector with 40% market share
New data released today shows Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus continues to lead the UK’s bus sector with a staggering 40% market share,...
Oct 3, 2024


Ballymena photographer hosts inaugural exhibition with a vital message on mental heath awareness
Ballymena photographic artist David McKinney Ballymena man David McKinney is set to unveil his inaugural solo photographic exhibition ...
Oct 2, 2024


Barr expresses his condolences following tragic road fatality in Ballymena
Ulster Unionist councillor for Braid, Alan Barr Local Ulster Unionist councillor Alan Barr has expressed his condolences to the family of...
Oct 2, 2024


TUV tells SoS of opposition to NI being condominium, ruled in part by UK laws and in part by EU laws
Pictured are (L-R) TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell, TUV party leader Jim Allister MP, Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP, and...
Oct 2, 2024


Dougies Goodies confirms official opening date for their new Belfast bakery
The wrapper will soon be taken off Dougies Goodies new bakery in Belfast city centre After weeks of anticipation since announcing their...
Oct 2, 2024


AWARE NI launches ‘By Your Side’ campaign ahead of World Mental Health Day
AWARE NI peer-led support group comes together to share experiences and build resilience as part of the charity's vital mental health...
Oct 2, 2024


A man has sadly died following collision in Ballymena
Police have confirmed that a man has sadly died in a collision involving a number of vehicles on the A26 Crankill Road, Ballymena last...
Oct 2, 2024


Local charity submits plans for retreat in Ballymena’s Ecos Nature Park
Design image of Love Hope and Faith charity‘s proposed new retreat for children with disabilities. Images: DMC Visuals A planning...
Oct 1, 2024


New homes proposed for site of former pub outside Ballymena
Seven new homes are being proposed for the site of a former pub outside Ballymena. A planning application for outline permission has been...
Sep 30, 2024


Man charged to court on offences linked to two counts of sexual assault and harassment
Police in Ballymena have charged a 46-year-old man with a number of offences including two counts of sexual assault and two counts of...
Sep 30, 2024


Wrightbus continues to build its team for the journey ahead as it develops long-range hydrogen coach
Pictured, David Porter Clean transport pioneer Wrightbus has appointed a leading industry name as its new Head of Coach Sales, as it...
Sep 30, 2024


Jill Bakes the Alphabet: ‘B’ is for Brownies… swirled with salted caramel!
Did you ever see a fudgier brownie?! Swirled with salted caramel to make them even more delicious. Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) County...
Sep 29, 2024


Man arrested after woman punched in face in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have arrested a 39-year-old on suspicion of assault in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 29th. Sergeant...
Sep 29, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 28 September 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...
Sep 28, 2024


Rubbish! Missed bin collections account for highest number of complaints to MEA Council
Bins missed during collections account for the highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, a report to...
Sep 28, 2024


Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!
A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...
Sep 28, 2024


Jet2 celebrates 20 years of award-winning flights from Belfast International Airport
John & Rhoda Neeson, from Ahoghill In September 2004, Jet2.com welcomed its first customers onboard at Belfast International Airport ,...
Sep 27, 2024
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