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Ballymena Squash Club celebrates successful season and looks ahead to exciting future
Ballymena and Mid-Ulster team players at friendly in Cookstown on 12th June. Ballymena Squash Club is reflecting on a successful launch...
Jul 20, 2024


A cracking result for Moy Park at National Egg & Poultry awards
(L-R) Simon Evans, pictured with Alan Huston Head of Agri Business, Breeder Services & Hatcheries at Moy Park receiving the award for...
Jul 19, 2024


The fantastic Steam Rally returns this weekend to Ballymena
The fantastic Ballymena Steam Rally makes a welcome return to the town this weekend, promising two days of fun and discovery for all...
Jul 19, 2024


Man (35) charged in connection with burglaries in Broughshane
Detectives investigating burglaries in Broughshane on Saturday 8 June, have charged a 35-year-old man to court. It was reported to police...
Jul 18, 2024


Man arrested in connection with two burglaries in Broughshane
Detectives from Antrim Criminal Investigations Department have arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of two counts of burglary. The...
Jul 18, 2024


Communities across Mid & East Antrim to benefit from National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding to organisations in the Ballymena area and across Mid & East Antrim. The funding...
Jul 17, 2024


MEA Councillors told “couple of £100M” needed to upgrade water infrastructure
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update by NI Water at a recent meeting of the Borough Council’s Environment and...
Jul 16, 2024


New state-of-the-art care facility for adults with learning disabilities unveiled in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R): Ciara Todd (Regional Manager, HealthCare Ireland), Marius Coman (Holmes Court Home Manager), Ben Rayot (Holmes Court...
Jul 16, 2024


People in Ballymena are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s
The Hutchinson family pictured at Walk For Parkinson’s in 2023. They raised in excess of £2000 for Parkinson’s UK, in memory of Creighton...
Jul 15, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Jul 14, 2024


Jill Bakes | Decadent Strawboffee
A delightful fusion of juicy strawberries, rich caramel, and velvety cream, this heavenly creation is a perfect balance of sweetness and...
Jul 14, 2024


Police appeal for information for missing woman last seen in Ballymena
Police in Mid and East Antrim have appealed for help in locating a missing woman who was last seen in Ballymena on Saturday, July 13. A...
Jul 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim sees 435 new homes built in last year
New homes under construction at the former St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena. (Image: Fossies Drone Adventures) Four hundred and 35...
Jul 14, 2024


Ballymena primary schools get Sports Day boost from local retailers
McKillop’s SPAR, Ballymena donated kits and equipment to Braidside Primary School. A survey by SPAR UK has found that nearly half (46%)...
Jul 13, 2024


Ulster Unionist Party announce Colin Crawford to replace Robin Swann as MLA for North Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party say they are “delighted” to announce the selection of Ballymena man Colin Crawford to replace Robin Swann as...
Jul 11, 2024


Sign up: EZ Living Interiors gets ready to open doors in Ballymena
Excitement is building as one of Northern Ireland's most exciting local family-run home interior brands readies to open its latest store...
Jul 10, 2024


Time for change: Toast for sale
Toast on Main Street, Cullybackey A business in Cullybackey has been put on the market for sale with the owners, sisters Lynette Millar...
Jul 10, 2024


Details for The Twelfth 2024 celebrations in Ballymena, Ahoghill, Broughshane & Cloughmills
Approaching the biggest date in the ‘marching calendar’ this week, preparations are well underway in many communities across Northern...
Jul 9, 2024


Choice supports vital community work in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R) is MEA Affordable Food Club support staff worker Dane Kyle, Carol Ervine (Choice Housing’s Group Director of Tenant and...
Jul 9, 2024


Ballymena teen hits high notes with debut single 'She'
Ballymena singer Lacey Aiken In a triumph for young talent, 14-year-old Lacey Aiken from Broughshane has released her debut single,...
Jul 9, 2024
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