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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Man arrested and items seized in Cullybackey
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of obstructing police, assault on police, possession of an offensive weapon with...
Feb 20, 2025


Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts celebrate total raised for Charity Air Ambulance NI
Craig’s Tractor Enthusiasts Club Founder Robert McCaughey (center) & club members pictured with Oonagh Chesney, Air Ambulance NI...
Feb 4, 2025


Ballymena Army Cadets embark on educational journey to Gdańsk
In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...
Nov 25, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Remembrance Services 2024
A number of events will take place this coming weekend across Mid and East Antrim as communities going together to mark Remembrance...
Nov 5, 2024


Ballymena teen chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador
Seventeen-year-old Alex Steede A young man from Ballymena in County Antrim wants to raise awareness about hidden disabilities through his...
Oct 30, 2024


Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards celebrate floral feats, friendship and fortified community spirit
Wallace Elder, Ahoghill in Bloom; John Thompson, Head of Safety and Corporate Responsibility, Translink, Elizabeth Boyd, Cullybackey...
Oct 23, 2024


Co Antrim takes Shloer crown as Cullybackey EUROSPAR shifts 11,849 bottles in 2023
It is a title that has been hard fought for the past eight years, and after a brief stint in the County Armagh town of Markethill for...
Oct 11, 2024


Councillors updated on plans in MEA including £1M greenway between Galgorm and Cullybackey
Cullybackey village Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the development of a proposed greenway between Galgorm...
Sep 19, 2024


Politicians endorse Alpha Housing’s £4.4m Cullybackey development
Alpha Housing CEO Cameron Watt (L) and the Chair of Alpha Housing John Glass (R) pictured with North Antrim MP Jim Allister during a site...
Sep 16, 2024


Remembering Jordan: Cullybackey trio set for fundraiser abseil down Belfast City Hospital tower
Three young people from Cullybackey are set to abseil down Belfast City Hospital’s landmark yellow tower this coming weekend in memory of...
Sep 2, 2024
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