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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


Six rural post boxes stolen across Mid and East Antrim – police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information following the theft of six rural post boxes across the Mid and East Antrim area in the past...
Aug 12


Jon Burrows MLA hails Cranswick Ballymena’s role in major UK pork trade deal
Inset: UUP North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena has been given the green light to export pork to Mexico, in...
Aug 5


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4


Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
Date : Saturday, 12th July Areas Affected : Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2) Motorists are being...
Jul 11


Plans reveal new 2.4km nature trail greenway along River Maine, linking Cullybackey to Galgorm
A graphic showing one of the new bridges in situ between Cullybackey and Galgorm. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and...
Jul 5


Arthur Cottage promoted ahead of 250th anniversary of US Declaration of Independence
US Consul Political Chief, Dori Winter, during her visit to Arthur Cottage with local MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston, along with...
Jul 4


PSNI launches renewed appeal over 1972 murder of Joseph Leitch in Cullybackey
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Legacy Investigation Branch have issued a fresh appeal for information regarding...
Jun 25


Calm, cuddles and connection at Cullybackey baby massage group
The Baby and Me parent group in Cullybackey is led by health visitor Loretta Hegarty and student health visitor Mary Donnelly. Mums and...
Jun 22


Countdown is on to Twelfth of July 2025: A celebration of heritage and community
Ballymena, affectionately known as the City of the Seven Towers, is poised to host one of Northern Ireland’s much celebrated cultural...
Jun 18


Deliberate fire destroys derelict house in Cullybackey
The blaze captured on camera on Sunday evening in Cullybackey A suspected arson attack caused extensive damage to a derelict bungalow in...
Jun 17


Cullybackey’s Miriam McIlvenna honoured with Girlguiding Ulster’s highest volunteer award
Local woman Miriam McIlvenna being presented with her Ivy Award by Girlguiding Ulster Chief Commissioner Debbie and County Commissioner...
Jun 8


Deputy Mayor praises Carson Project for Bannside play park clean-up efforts
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey , has publicly...
Jun 4


Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4


Ballymena’s Peter Willis triumphs with maiden British Talent Cup Victory at Silverstone
Cullybackey teenager Peter Willis #99 In a thrilling display of skill and determination, 16-year-old Ballymena racer Peter Willis...
May 29


Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16


Eurospar Cullybackey team to run Moy Park Belfast City Marathon for Air Ambulance NI
A dedicated team from Eurospar Cullybackey is lacing up their running shoes for the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, set to take place...
May 1


New Chatty Café opens in Cullybackey to help combat loneliness
A new Chatty Café is launched by The Mayor Ald William McCaughey and staff from Delightful Bites, Cullybackey A fresh initiative to...
Apr 14


New build for Cullybackey College moves forward, says North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston, pictured with fellow MLA’s Paul Frew, and Michelle McIlveen, with North Antrim MP Jim Allister,...
Feb 28


Man charged to appear in court following incident in Cullybackey
Police in Ballymena have charged a 27-year-old man assault on police, obstructing police, possession of a Class B Controlled drug and...
Feb 20
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