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Council backs Ballymena BID in efforts to enhance town centre economy
Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) Board Members (Back row – left to right) Hugh Black, Roy Smyth, Thomas McKillen; Front row...
Jul 8, 2024


Hagan Homes’ new £8M Carncormick Meadow housing development offers prime location for commuters
CGI for Carncormick Meadow in Cargan, Ballymena Hagan Homes has announced it has commenced construction on its latest residential...
Jul 8, 2024


Jill Bakes | Strawberries & Cream Roulade
A Wimbledon inspired ‘strawberries and cream’ dessert perfect for any occasion this summer! This roulade is really simple to make and you...
Jul 7, 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 6, 2024


Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...
Jul 5, 2024


Mid and East Antrim schools shine with eight green flags as Eco-Schools mark 30th anniversary
Mid and East Antrim Eco-Schools winners pictured with Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative...
Jul 4, 2024


Dogs Trust Ballymena to host first-ever Bark Life event
Dogs Trust Ballymena is gearing up for their inaugural Bark Life event this weekend, a fun-filled family day dedicated to all things...
Jul 4, 2024


Ballymena-based Dowds Group announces record sales and return to profit
Grand Central Belfast, and Dowds Group MD James Dowds: “We believe we are now seeing the rewards of having a wide service offering for...
Jul 2, 2024


Plans revealed for glamping site near Glenarm
Scene of proposed glamping site near Glenarm, County Antrim, and (inset) proposed design of new cabins. A planning application has been...
Jul 2, 2024


Traffic disruption expected as NI Water begin emergency repair works in Ballymena
Works are set to begin tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd July) by NI Water, to undertake emergency repairs on the sewerage system on the Galgorm Road...
Jul 1, 2024


Ballymena business has designs on growth following Go Succeed support
A Ballymena-based manufacturing and design company has supercharged its growth plans after receiving support from the government-backed...
Jul 1, 2024


Historic Londonderry Arms Hotel welcomes new owners
Located in picturesque Carnlough in the heart of the Glens of Antrim, the Londonderry Arms is about to welcome its first new owners in...
Jul 1, 2024


Junior NI Open to provide genuine ‘tour experience’ at Galgorm
Championship Castle Course at Galgorm looking down the fourth hole from behind the green. (Photo: Kevin Markham) The Junior NI Open will...
Jun 30, 2024


Two new key appointments for McKeever Hotel Group
Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymena McKeever Hotel Group, the Antrim-based hospitality business, which owns and operates five hotels across...
Jun 30, 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...
Jun 30, 2024


Antrim coast hotel transformed for new Netflix series from writer of Derry Girls
The scene of the Netflix production on the County Antrim coast. (Credit: John Mallon) A landmark hotel on the famous Antrim coast road...
Jun 30, 2024


A Century of success at St Louis Grammar School
Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim with representatives and students from the school. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Jun 29, 2024


Public consultation planned for general surgery 'reconfiguration’ across Northern Trust
Antrim Area Hospital A public consultation is due to take place over the future of general surgery in the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jun 28, 2024


“The town is in a bit of a state” – Councillors call for action on street cleaning in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the borough council’s environmental performance for the last financial year....
Jun 28, 2024


The Gallaher Trust commits £150,000 to NIACRO SkillSET Project
Pictured are, from left, Patrick Anderson, NIACRO Employability Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust. THE...
Jun 28, 2024
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