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Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show 2025 returns with fashionista Rebecca McKinney as host!
Host and curator of this year’s Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show, Rebecca McKinney in The Braid Theatre The Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show is...
Sep 10


Frew presses Northern Ireland Secretary over Ballymena immigration concerns & ‘Red Zone’ status
Inset: North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn,...
Sep 10


Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to predecessor and sets out vision for North Antrim in first Assembly speech
North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim’s newly selected MLA Jon Burrows has delivered his maiden speech in the Northern Ireland...
Sep 10


Ballymena theatre group to bring dark comedy Lucky Sods to The Braid
The cast of the Ad Hoc Theatre Group performing in John Godber’s acclaimed black comedy Lucky Sods A Ballymena-based amateur theatre...
Sep 10


Creative revival for Bellaghy Bawn: Green light for writer’s residency next to Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy Bawn Planning permission has been granted for the alteration of the historic Bellaghy Bawn in Bellaghy, which will soon offer a...
Sep 9


Public asks Mid & East Antrim Council where Larne’s asset sale money is being spent
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has faced questions over how money raised from asset sales in Larne is being spent locally. The issue...
Sep 9


Rural Crime Week NI 2025: Police and partners unite to support farming & rural communities
Superintendent Johnston McDowell, Justice Minister Naomi Long, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir and...
Sep 8


Fairhill partners with Coaching for Christ to support young players in Ballymena
Valerie McLernon - Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre and Rodney Weir - Head of Development at Coaching for Christ with members...
Sep 8


From 1756 to today: New home for Buckna Presbyterian Church as £3m meeting house dedicated
Buckna's new meeting house (Image: Gary Millar) More than 450 people gathered on Friday evening, 5 September, as the Presbyterian Church...
Sep 8


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘Q’ is for Quiche
‘Q’ is for Quiche! ‘Q’ was a hard letter but I reckoned quiche was the best option, even if it is a savoury bake! My dad had loads of...
Sep 7


Northern Trust appeals for supported lodgings hosts to help transform young lives
Supported lodgings/STAY host Dave Adams (right) with the Northern Trust’s STAY and Community Living Senior Practitioner, Robert Fulton....
Sep 7


Moyle First Responders boosted by generous NFU Ballymoney donation to support life-saving work
James Mulholland, Tracey McAuley, and Julina Butler from Moyle Community First Responders accept a cheque for £7899.00 from David Lennox,...
Sep 7


Justice Minister meets therapy dog supporting young witnesses in Northern Ireland courts
Justice Minister Naomi Long meets with therapy dog Sebastian Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has met Sebastian, a...
Sep 6


Larne RNLI rescues three people off Antrim coast.
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three people after their Rib suffered engine failure four and a half miles off the Larne coast on Thursday...
Sep 6


Cullybackey man champions upcoming library events for people with sight loss
Cullybackey man Frank Warwick Ballymena Central Library will soon host a series of events designed to support people living with sight...
Sep 6


Hafner’s Sausages launches £5,000 County Antrim sports fund for 2025
Grassroots sports clubs and community groups across County Antrim are being encouraged to apply for the Hafner’s Sports Fund 2025, which...
Sep 6


Australian delegation visits Ahoghill to learn from NI’s Farm Families Health Checks Programme
(Left) Farm Family Nurses Lorna Barr, Colette Johnston, Christina Faulkner, Katie Johnston (Right) Alison Kennedy, Director of the...
Sep 6


Link the Town 2025: Ballymena gears up for a day of community, fitness, and FREE family fun
Ballymena is set to come alive on Saturday, 13 September 2025 , as the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site hosts the much-anticipated ‘Link...
Sep 6


Veterans Support Group Ballymena leads moving tribute at Menin Gate, Belgium
Independent Ballymena councillor and VSGB chairman Lawrie Philpott with local veterans pictured before the ceremony at the Menin Gate....
Sep 5


Councillor Anna Henry honours 40-year legacy of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William, and (inset) TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry In a heartfelt tribute at Monday’s council meeting, TUV...
Sep 4
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