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Get ready for a blooming marvellous time at the Portglenone Forest Bluebell Festival!
Get ready for a spectacular display of wildflowers as the annual Bluebell Festival returns to Portglenone Forest on Saturday, April 27th...
Apr 23, 2024


Police ask for help in locating Ballymena teenager
13-year-old Corey Gault Police in Ballymena are trying to locate 13 year old Corey Gault. Corey was last sighted at 0750 hours heading to...
Apr 23, 2024


Norbev increases turnover by over 50% following £300,000 investment in skills development
Pictured (L-R) are Niall Casey, Director of Skills and Competitiveness at Invest Northern Ireland; Shona Blythe, Managing Director of...
Apr 23, 2024


Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare recognised as exceptional exporter in prestigious UK Gov awards
Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare has been announced as one of 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom who...
Apr 23, 2024


Police appeal for witnesses after purse stolen in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are appealing for witnesses following a report of a stolen purse from Tesco, Larne Road Link, Ballymena at around...
Apr 21, 2024


Jill Bakes | Old-School Sponge Cake
This is the easiest cake to make but absolutely one of my favourites! I love it on its own or served with custard for those old-school...
Apr 21, 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...
Apr 20, 2024


Ballymena group presents cheque for £155K to Northern Ireland Hospice
Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group members met recently, on Monday 8th March, for their Annual General Meeting. During the evening a...
Apr 19, 2024


Fairhill pressing ahead at pace with delivering landmark Primark store!
Pictured left to right: Jonathan Cleary (Cleary Contracting), Valerie McLernon (Fairhill Centre Manager), Ryan Walker (Magmel Ballymena...
Apr 19, 2024


Ballymena Norstar Inline Hockey Club celebrates first ever Learn to Skate program
Ballymena Norstar Inline Hockey Club hosted a celebration night for the ending of their first ever Learn to Skate program. The children...
Apr 18, 2024


Nature's Palette: Carnlough group dive into Hapa-Zome Creativity
The Carnlough group enjoying the creative workshop! The Culturally Creative Communities project, spearheaded by Causeway Coast & Glens...
Apr 17, 2024


Transport pioneer Wrightbus helps Irish city to become first to deploy fully-electric bus service
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan TD, NTA chief executive Anne Graham, and Bus Éireann chief executive Stephen Kent at the launch....
Apr 16, 2024


Record performance result for Ballymena poultry farmer
Kieron Daniels, Broiler Technical Services Manager at Aviagen presents Brian Dickey with his award. Moy Park farmer Brian Dickey has been...
Apr 16, 2024


Ballymena benefits from significant Public Realm makeover
Pictured with Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna is Kathryn Campbell and Teresa Campbell (Department for Communities Regional Development...
Apr 16, 2024


Mayor welcomes Dowds Group to new Ballymena headquarters
L-R: Gerard and Angela Dowds, Hector and Bernie Dowds, Julian McCamphill (Group Operations Director), Veronica and John Francis Dowds,...
Apr 16, 2024


The Gallaher Trust helps build new generation of business leaders in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R) are Stephen Reynolds, Chair of Ballymena BID; Sean Grant, John Paul Taggart and James Perry MBE, Trustee of the Gallaher...
Apr 15, 2024


Ballymena duo champion mental health awareness with 'Giant Steps' for AWARE NI
Ballymena duo Amanda Smyth and Keith McKay As AWARE NI gears up for its annual fundraising Coastal Walk ‘Giant Steps’ on Saturday, 27...
Apr 14, 2024


10 years of hard work and love pays dividend for local artist Roy McKeown
Pictured: Local artist and owner of Raceview Mill, Roy McKeown The beautiful old Raceview Mill, which has been rescued from demolition by...
Apr 11, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council progress bonfires position behind closed doors
Images: Matt Connolly, MSC Media Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally confirmed it “does not regulate or give permission for...
Apr 10, 2024


Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus to be rolled out across Hampshire
A new fleet of zero-emission vehicles, manufactured by Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus, is being rolled out across Hampshire. The new...
Apr 10, 2024
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