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Councillors updated on plans in MEA including £1M greenway between Galgorm and Cullybackey
Cullybackey village Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the development of a proposed greenway between Galgorm...
Sep 19, 2024


Airport passengers served by new zero-emission buses
New single deck Electoliners built by Wrightbus in Ballymena and providing services to Belfast City Airport. Passengers travelling to...
Sep 19, 2024


Free face-to-face clinics for families affected by dementia in NI during World Alzheimer’s Month
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Nationwide and...
Sep 19, 2024


Rathlin - A Wild Life: Ruby Free launches first book telling of island stories and natures call
Ruby Free, a conservation biologist and now an emerging author, is set to captivate readers with her debut book, tentatively titled "...
Sep 18, 2024


David lifts bronze for Team UK at WorldSkills 2024 competition in France
Ballymena man David McKeown In a fantastic achievement, young Broughshane man David McKeown demonstrated his world-class skills on the...
Sep 18, 2024


Investigation underway to determine cause of blast in Ballymena
A multi-agency investigation is underway today (Wednesday 18 September) to establish the cause of a blast that occurred in Ballymena on...
Sep 18, 2024


Emergency services attend incident in Ballymena
Emergency Services have rushed to the scene of an incident on Tuesday night (September 17) in Ballymena. Police, Fire Service and the...
Sep 17, 2024


Choice Housing launches community initiative as part of Good Relations Week
Ursula Toner, Regional Head of Tenant for Choice Housing and Client Services and Cyril Moorhead, Good Relations Officer – Choice Housing....
Sep 17, 2024


One step closer - Plans submitted for new Ballymena Leisure, Health & Wellbeing Centre
Aerial view of the proposed leisure, health and wellbeing centre building, within the wider context of the St Patrick's Regeneration site...
Sep 17, 2024


Short film to help children deal with loss is set to make its Cinemagic debut
A poignant animated short film, created and directed by a mother from Ballymena that delicately addresses themes of loss and healing for...
Sep 17, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on MEA’s streets
Pictured is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with [L-R] Clayton Redpath, Gary Murtagh, Steven McGrugan from Larne...
Sep 16, 2024


Warriors: Courage, Bravery and Honour - stunning new collection release by Ballymena artist
(Images: Phil, PM Drones) Ballymena artist Carly Wright is delighted to reveal her latest collection of paintings. Entitled ‘Warriors:...
Sep 16, 2024


Local food and drink producers join the ‘Let’s Go Visit’ Series
Judith Taylor - Polly & Archies; Graham Boyd - Black Arch Distillery Ltd; Mayor Ald Beth Adger MBE; Allastar McGarry, Business Client...
Sep 16, 2024


Politicians endorse Alpha Housing’s £4.4m Cullybackey development
Alpha Housing CEO Cameron Watt (L) and the Chair of Alpha Housing John Glass (R) pictured with North Antrim MP Jim Allister during a site...
Sep 16, 2024


Detectives appeal for information following arson attack on home in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in Ballymena. Detective Inspector McDowell said:...
Sep 15, 2024


Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 15, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 14 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 14, 2024


Ballymena man Adrian Stewart’s gift in Will to keep Air Ambulance flying
Adrian Stewart from Ballymena Adrian Stewart from Ballymena sadly passed away suddenly in December 2023 at his home in Ballymena. He had...
Sep 14, 2024


Disappointment after UK Government halts funding for Northern Ireland City Deals amid spending review
A visit by Economy Minister this week to the site of the proposed i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena which is funded by the...
Sep 13, 2024


Declan Lawn looking forward to meeting up with old Ballymena friends at St Louis Centenary Gala Ball
Blue Lights screenwriter, Declan Lawn, is heading back to Ballymena this November to compère the St Louis Centenary Gala Ball. Taking...
Sep 13, 2024
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