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Irish Guards mark 125th anniversary with spectacular parade in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus was filled with colour, music and tradition yesterday as the world-famous Irish Guards marked their 125th anniversary with...
Sep 4


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4


Victory for Broughshane: Craigs Wood protected by Tree Preservation Order
Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland In Broughshane, County Antrim In a significant victory for conservationists and residents of...
Sep 4


Outrage in Broughshane as ancient woodland faces deliberate attack ahead of council decision
Residents of Broughshane, County Antrim, are rallying to protect Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area...
Sep 3


TV | Girl Fight: BBC Northern Ireland series follows female MMA fighters in Ballymena
From left: Niamh McNeill, Rachel McIlhagga and Chloe Crozier A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary series is set to shine a light on the...
Sep 3


Irish Guardsman Major Robert James Wilmont M.B.E. honoured in Bushmills
The scenes on Wednesday when a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Major Robert James Wilmont M.B.E. was held at Dunluce Presbyterian...
Sep 3


Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing Association with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Dermot McBride from MJ...
Sep 3


Anna Henry: “We stand with those left behind” on Orange Victims Day
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry A Mid and East Antrim councillor has paid tribute to members of the Orange Order who lost their lives...
Sep 2


Six cars torched in suspected racist attack on Filipino nationals in Ballymena
Political representatives across North Antrim have united in condemning a suspected racially motivated arson attack in Ballymena that...
Sep 2


Councillor raises alarm over SEN provision in rural Mid and East Antrim
Sinn Féin Braid Councillor Archie Rae A Mid and East Antrim councillor has voiced strong concern over what he described as the “alarming”...
Sep 1


Mid and East Antrim weighs £200k dog fouling solution ahead of rates decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will give fresh consideration to the purchase of two street cleansing units for dog fouling during...
Sep 1


Orange Victims Day 2025: Loyal Orders remember 344 members and mark Tullyvallen 50th anniversary
Members laying wreaths at the Museum of Orange Heritage, Sloan’s House, Loughgall. Images by Graham Baalham-Curry Leaders of the Loyal...
Sep 1


Concerns raised over new housing development as public consultation event taking place in Ballymena
A public consultation event is set to take place in Ballymena to discuss a proposed new housing development near the Tullygarley area of...
Sep 1


New Ballymena support group launched for people living with secondary breast cancer
Alison Craig - Macmillan Palliative Care Service Improvement Facilitator, Kerrie McLaughlin - Palliative Care Support Worker and Fiona...
Sep 1


Dementia UK highlights key signs of dementia ahead of free clinics in Northern Ireland
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Dementia UK’s...
Sep 1


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘P’ is for Pavlova
Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...
Aug 31


Free training opportunities at Habitat ReStore Ballymena to help boost local job prospects
ReStore Volunteer Coordinator Matt Robinson will be providing free training for local people in Ballymena. Habitat for Humanity has...
Aug 31


Singing voices return: Farmers’ Choir NI resumes rehearsals in Ballymena ahead of busy season
Members thThe Farmers’ Choir NI during a recent performance. Farmers’ Choir NI will return to rehearsals on Monday 8th September at...
Aug 31


K9 Search and Rescue NI successfully locates missing person in Belfast with specialist dog Dakota
Search & Rescue Dog Dakota In a remarkable demonstration of skill and dedication, K9 Search and Rescue NI played a pivotal role in...
Aug 31


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and Book Club events
Book lovers in Ballymena have plenty to look forward to this week as Waterstone’s has unveiled its latest Top 10 bestselling titles,...
Aug 30
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