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Local Abbeyfield & Wesley residents celebrate national ‘Abbeyfield Week’
AW Ballymena resident Diana Benbow with family Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association (A&W) recently celebrated Abbeyfield Week (10-17...
Jun 28, 2024


Inspirational STEM events for the skills force of the future
Students from Dunclug College at the IPC Mouldings Workshop, 25 June. Year 9 pupils from across Mid and East Antrim had the opportunity...
Jun 27, 2024


Police appeal for information following burglary in Ballymena town centre
Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Broughshane Street, Ballymena in the early hours of this...
Jun 27, 2024


Belfast City Airport celebrates fifth year of pioneering IGNITE programme
St Louis Grammar School student, James Doherty, pictured with Joan Burney Keatings MBE, Chief Executive of Cinemagic, Pete Snodden,...
Jun 27, 2024


The continued abuse of our rivers is unsustainable – Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club
Phil Mailey, Chariman of Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious concerns at the amount of...
Jun 27, 2024


Council knows how to increase recycling but dithers around reducing bin size and 3 week collections
Cllr Timothy Gaston Mid and East Antrim councillors have been considering their response to a consultation on the future of recycling...
Jun 26, 2024


BeyondHR celebrates 10 years of success with record-breaking year
(L-R) Chief Executive Officer Neil McLeese and Chief Operating Officer Helen Hardy celebrate BeyondHR’s 10 years in business with...
Jun 26, 2024


Northern Regional College hosts WorldSkills International Pressure Test
Team UK and Team Austria pictured with Christine McQuillan, VP for Teaching and Learning at Northern Regional College, Karla Kosch,...
Jun 25, 2024


Ballymena man sentenced for blackmail
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced for blackmail at Antrim Crown Court today, Tuesday 25th June. Reece Carley, from the Ballymena area...
Jun 25, 2024


Ballymena BID celebrates a successful year and plans for a promising future
Back row L-R: Hugh Black (Treasurer), Roy Smith (Vice Chair), Thomas McKillen (Chair of Marketing Group) is pictured with, front row:...
Jun 25, 2024


New bridge proposed connecting Ballymena town centre and nature park
View of proposed bridge looking towards Ecos Nature Park. A new bridge connecting Ballymena town centre to a visitor attraction has been...
Jun 24, 2024


Fairhill Shopping Centre announces Castle Tower School as its chosen community partner
Pictured (L-R): Valerie McLernon, Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre, Alison Lovett, Chairperson of Castle Tower Parents, Friends...
Jun 24, 2024


Jill Bakes | Berry & Elderflower Eton Mess
It’s finally looking a little bit more like summer and this recipe fits the bill for a summer dessert! It’s really simple to make and I...
Jun 23, 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 23, 2024


Mayor of Mid & East Antrim announces chosen charities for 2024-25
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE The newly appointed Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,Alderman Beth Adger MBE, has...
Jun 23, 2024


Schools out! Launch of Mid and East Antrim’s annual School Uniform Scheme 2024
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, with Michele Campbell from MEA Community Hub and Catherine Black MEA Council. Mid...
Jun 22, 2024


Appeal for information following spate of burglaries in Ahoghill
Police are investigating reports of two recent burglaries and suspicious activity in the Ahoghill area. Officers received a report at...
Jun 22, 2024


Car taken and burnt out during burglaries in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have appealed for information following two burglaries which took place in the Woodland Grove area of the town....
Jun 22, 2024


Tributes paid following the passing of Lady Wright
Tributes have been paid following the passing of well-known and much-respected local woman Lady Wright, wife of the late Sir William...
Jun 22, 2024


Great news as Honeybees Playtown reveal expansion plans in Ballymena
Chris and Joanna with their two children Four months after Ballymena’s last remaining soft play centre closed, the owners of Honeybees...
Jun 21, 2024
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