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Back in Business Rate Relief scheme extended for applications
Finance Minister John O’Dowd MLA with City Sips Café owner Caoimhe Meehan. Finance Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged anyone planning to...
Apr 10


Pupils told to keep their eyes on the prize as optician visits local school
Children at Moorfields Primary School in Ballymena have been encouraged to look after their vision and keep their eyes healthy following...
Apr 8


Co Antrim businesses successfully complete Tourism NI’s Sustainable Tourism Business Programme
(L-R): Tina O’Dwyer, CEO of The Tourism Space, Alannah Greenlees, Glenarm Castle, Declan Scullion, Willow and Lore and Jessica Hoyle,...
Apr 8


Belfast gets a slice of Vanilla as first store on island of Ireland opens exclusively at CastleCourt
Some of the team from Vanilla, which has exclusively opened at CastleCourt Shopping Centre on Belfast’s Royal Avenue, pictured with Leona...
Apr 7


M&S Ballymena helps deliver 4.4 million meals to good causes in Northern Ireland
Marks & Spencer colleagues work closely with Neighbourly charity partners to redistribute surplus food from store to support the...
Apr 5


Final council permit approval clears way for Twilight Zone to open at new town centre location
The Twilight Zone is set to open in the former Gino Casuals store in Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has...
Apr 4


Wrightbus celebrates 50 million zero-emission miles with ministerial visit
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus celebrated hitting 50 million zero-emission miles with a visit from Local Transport Minister Simon...
Apr 3


Northern Ireland Economy Minister addresses trade concerns at Momentum Economic Conference in Ballymena
Dr Caoimhe Archibald Ballymena, April 03, 2025 – Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, delivered a keynote address...
Apr 3


UK faces Trump’s 10% tariff with cool heads and National interest at heart, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with business leaders on Thursday morning in Downing Street London, April 3, 2025 – UK Prime Minister...
Apr 3


Ballymena welcomes a new era of fun with the launch of the GodmodeX Gaming Hub!
After more than a decade of spreading joy through their innovative entertainment ventures, Mike and Karen, the dynamic duo behind...
Apr 2


Donnelly Group honours Ballymena employees at Long Service Awards
Five members of staff from Donnelly Group’s Antrim Road showroom, in Ballymena - Lee Graham (5 years), Jillian Letters (15 years), Joel...
Apr 2


Six of the best as TST Group secures another BRCGS accreditation
TST Group has secured a coveted BRCGS accreditation for the sixth consecutive year. Pictured is managing director Maire Claire Reid....
Apr 2


Local pupils face fiery ‘Dragons’ at young entrepreneur challenge
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, and Young Enterprise NI’s Jane Hanna pictured along with local primary school pupils that took...
Apr 1


McKeever Hotel Group acquires Armagh City Hotel
(L-R) Eugene McKeever, Catherine McKeever, Brian McCormack, Ernie Fisher, Felix Mooney, Bridgene McKeever, Kieran McAnallan and Eddie...
Apr 1


Ballymena app hits 1m users and active in over 190 countries - Stronger Mobile
Jack Fullerton and Peter Gillan Stronger Mobile, an innovative fitness app created and designed in Northern Ireland, has gone global...
Apr 1


Deputy Mayor thanks Manufacturing Task Force Chair, Graham Whitehurst MBE, for his services to the Borough
Ursula OLoughlin (MEABC Head of Economic Development); Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness; Graham...
Mar 31


Criticism after Randalstown road works causes disruption for local businesses and residents
The start of long-awaited resurfacing works on Staffordstown Road in Randalstown on Thursday, 27 March, has sparked significant...
Mar 28


Clarks celebrates 200 years with new store at The Junction Antrim
Household footwear brand, Clarks, has today announced it will be opening its latest store at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim...
Mar 28


Belfast set to welcome Europe’s first Tempo by Hilton Hotel
Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre, a thoughtfully designed lifestyle hotel with wellbeing at its core, is expected to be the brand’s...
Mar 27


Lidl’s new hair and skincare line is ‘better quality and value than premium big brands’
Singer and songwriter Una Healey has backed Lidl’s brand new range Ahead of its brand-new line of luxury-inspired beauty, hair and...
Mar 25
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