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Celebrating excellence: ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition winners announced!
Ballymena BID Limited is thrilled to announce the winners of their annual ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition! Yesterday, Thursday 19th...
Jun 20, 2024


Teamwork driving on dairy farm efficiency in Broughshane
The Hamilton dairy herd at Broughshane. Alan and Amy Hamilton farm 105 hectares (ha) on the outskirts of Broughshane, County Antrim, in...
Jun 19, 2024


Quiet hours to be introduced to parks in Mid and East Antrim
The sensory garden at People’s Park in Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to introduce “quiet hours” in its parks in a bid...
Jun 19, 2024


Planning application for new housing development in Ballymena
Aerial view of the proposed development site. A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeking...
Jun 18, 2024


Mayor of MEA recalls teenage cancer battle and being “guinea pig” for new chemotherapy treatment
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion to give encouragement to...
Jun 18, 2024


Police in Ballymena treating removal of pride flags as ‘homophobic hate crime‘
Police in Ballymena are investigating after receiving a report of a number of rainbow ‘pride flags’ that were removed from various...
Jun 17, 2024


Council flushes cost-cutting move down the drain: Ballymena gets new public toilets... sort of
In a move aimed at addressing the needs of its residents and visitors, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has confirmed plans to...
Jun 17, 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 15, 2024


Ratepayers pick up bill after 500 tyres dumped at bonfire site in Ballymena
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were left to foot a cleanup and disposal bill of thousands of pounds after approximately 500 tyres were...
Jun 15, 2024


Wrightbus electroliner involved in collision in Ballymena
A double-decker bus, the 'StreetDeck Electroliner' built by Wrightbus in Galgorm for Arriva London, was involved in a collision on Friday...
Jun 15, 2024


Cullybackey lad awarded Community Ambassador Award by NRC
Ryan McClintock and his mum Wendy pictured with Principal & Chief Executive of Northern Regional College, Mel Higgins at the recent...
Jun 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim welcomes another two ‘Chatty Benches’ during Loneliness Awareness Week
Mid and East Antrim’s Loneliness Network is delighted to launch another two ‘Chatty Benches’ in the Borough during Loneliness Awareness...
Jun 14, 2024


Green pioneer Wrightbus contributes £1.5bn to UK economy
The rebirth of iconic bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown...
Jun 14, 2024


Local friends embark on 72-hole golf challenge to support cancer charity
In a heartwarming display of dedication and community spirit, four friends from Ballymena are gearing up to tackle a 72-hole golf...
Jun 14, 2024


NRC engineering students aiming for spot in national skills final
Engineering students from Northern Regional College were among the talented young robot programmers to participate in the industrial...
Jun 12, 2024


Staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena go the extra mile for rescue dogs
Dedicated staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena Rehoming Centre are forever going the extra mile for the rescue dogs in their care which includes...
Jun 12, 2024


St Vincent de Paul members celebrate 180 years
St Vincent de Paul Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary Waide, is pictured with SVP members Kieran Killough, Clare Barr,...
Jun 12, 2024


Concerns over pitch pricing as council considers “consistency” across borough
Mid and East Antrim Council is reviewing pricing for its sports pitches for “consistency” across the borough. A report presented to the...
Jun 12, 2024


Commercial development site with recently approved planning permission offered for sale at £1.25M
The site location just off the Larne Road Roundabout in Ballymena. A commercial development opportunity in Ballymena, with full planning...
Jun 11, 2024


Fibrus plays it forward with launch of £50k fund for sports clubs
All Saints Amateur Boxing Club Ballymena members Tyler Hughes, Caleb Wright and Charlie Williamson Northern Irish Full Fibre broadband...
Jun 11, 2024
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