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Paul Frew raises pedestrian safety concerns on Broughshane Road, Ballymena
DUP MLA Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has called for urgent action to improve pedestrian safety on the Broughshane Road in Ballymena,...
23 hours ago


Lawrie Philpott resigns from DUP to ‘put people first’ in Ballymena
Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott has announced his resignation from the Democratic Unionist...
2 days ago


Frew welcomes NI Water’s decision to delay Ballycastle works until after August’s Ould Lammas Fair
Businesses relieved as infrastructure work is postponed until after peak tourism season and Ould Lammas Fair Paul Frew MLA has welcomed a...
Aug 4


DUP and TUV slam Health Minister’s £800k gender identity spend as TUV launches petition
(L-R) DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA (UUP), and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and TUV MLA...
Aug 1


Paul Frew condemns Sinn Féin plan to cut early payment discount for NI ratepayers
Inset: DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has accused the Sinn Féin Finance Minister of “punishing” households who pay...
Jul 30


Paul Frew leads DUP delegation in meeting with Ballymena Neighbourhood Policing Team
DUP MLA Paul Frew with party colleagues at Ballymena Police Station. DUP MLA Paul Frew has led a delegation of local party councillors in...
Jul 1


DUP delegation challenges PSNI on ‘two-tier’ approach to public disorder response
(L-R) Policing Board members Cheryl Brownlees MLA Trevor Clarke MLA, Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton, Paul Frew MLA for North...
Jun 25


Portrait of Former First Minister Peter Robinson Unveiled at Stormont
Former Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson (left) and Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots (right) walk down a grand...
Jun 24


Concerns raised over policing and justice disparities between Ballymena and Londonderry disturbances
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey (DUP) The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey...
Jun 24


Frew: Community fears must not be dismissed as racism
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has issued a stark warning and urgent call to action following what he described as a “horrific week” for...
Jun 14


Deputy Mayor condemns violence in Ballymena and Larne, urges calm and community unity
Deputy Mayor, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim has issued a firm condemnation following recent outbreaks...
Jun 12


Paul Frew urges Government to act now following reports of sexual assaults in Ballymena
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday. North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has issued a strong...
Jun 9


Education Minister opens new facilities at Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan was warmly welcomed to Kirkinriola Primary School on Wednesday, June 4, to officially...
Jun 7


Paul Frew calls for urgent reform on NI cancer waiting lists
Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim, has delivered a forceful appeal during a Northern Ireland...
May 21


DUP selection in Braid sparks local party row amidst resignation
(Left) Resigned: Julie Philpott, chair of North Antrim DUP Association; (right) Ruth Lawrence, chair of East Antrim DUP Association and...
Apr 27


Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
Speaking on the eve of the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP said: “I, and colleagues, look forward...
Jul 7, 2024


Condemnation after “gun attack” on Sammy Wilson’s DUP office
There has been condemnation following a “gun attack” on the office of DUP’s Westminster candidate for East Antrim, Sammy Wilson. The...
Jun 26, 2024


Sir Jeffrey Donaldson requests recall of Northern Ireland Assembly
DUP Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has confirmed on Thursday afternoon (1st February), he has written to Assemby Speaker Alex...
Feb 1, 2024


“Economic Blackmail” - Sammy Wilson as Gov Levelling Up Fund allocates £0 to Northern Ireland
DUP East Antrim MP and Treasury spokesman Sammy Wilson has called on the Secretary of State for Levelling Up to explain why not a single...
Nov 20, 2023


“A splendid result” – Paisley welcomes plan for patients of GP practice facing closure
Ian Paisley MP has welcomed a decision by the Department of Health to confirm a new contract for those patients who were being faced with...
Aug 12, 2023
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