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Ballymena man creates spooky garden to raise funds for The Children's Cancer Unit Charity
Local man Kevin Erwin has been working hard ahead of Halloween to suitably decorate his home and garden to put a smile on children’s...
Oct 28, 2023
Hallowena 2023 hailed a spooktacular success as over 9,000 fill People’s Park
A thrilling fireworks display capped off another fa-boo-lous Hallowena in Ballymena on Friday night! Over 9,000 residents made their way...
Oct 27, 2023
Locals urged to ‘Mo Your Own Way’ this November to raise vital funds for Woodvale Ballymena
(L-R): Kerry Anthony, CEO of Inspire Wellbeing joins broadcaster Liam Beckett and Woodvale Manager Lesley-Ann Beckett to launch a...
Oct 27, 2023
Belfast Zoo elephants received giant pumpkin treats ahead of Halloween
Trick or treat? The elephants at Belfast Zoo have been enjoying spooky treats as the zoo gets into the festive mood ahead of Halloween....
Oct 26, 2023
Plan for a perfect night of Festive song and good food at the Farmers Choir Christmas Concert
The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas Concert which will be held on Thursday 14th...
Oct 25, 2023
Ballymena is still in business - pride and praise at local Gala Awards evening in town
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive Valerie Watts, Mr Rory Watts, Ms Siobhan Mulvenna, Mrs Adrienne Wiggins,...
Oct 24, 2023
NIFRS issues safety advice to those celebrating a Spooktacular Halloween
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling for everyone to take extra care with fire hazards introduced at Halloween....
Oct 23, 2023
Take on great heights for Air Ambulance NI with the festively fun Santa Abseil
Belfast Castle, County Antrim Air Ambulance Northern Ireland are calling on brave individuals to take on their festively fun Santa Abseil...
Oct 23, 2023
Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023
A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the WWII with rededicated Ballymena War Memorial
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald, hosted a service of rededication for Ballymena’s Second World War...
Oct 22, 2023
New chapter for Translink’s Novel Journeys!
Olivia Robinson a member of Libraries NI pictured at the launch of the Translink Novel Journeys Book Club with Area Manager for Libraries...
Oct 21, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Oct 21, 2023
SKY announce new and exclusive VIP Customer Lounge at the SSE Arena, Belfast
Sky is giving customers VIP access and star treatment closer to home through the launch of the brand-new Sky VIP lounges at arenas across...
Oct 18, 2023
Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site in Ballymena
Plans for the interpretative area include the construction of a replica Clock Tower that once stood on the site. Residents are being...
Oct 16, 2023
Nominations open for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 Unsung Hero award
The nominations for this year’s Unsung Hero award officially opened today, marking the start of the 70th year of Sports Personality of...
Oct 15, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Oct 14, 2023
Go Digital with free events across NI for Get Online Week 2023
Head of Civil Service Jayne Brady has launched Get Online Week 2023 activities in Northern Ireland, aimed at helping people get online...
Oct 14, 2023
Halloween happenings & fireworks celebrations for spooky season in Causeway Coast and Glens
Spooky season is officially here and residents in Causeway Coast and Glens can expect some frightfully fun activities as ‘Halloween...
Oct 13, 2023
Bryan Adams announces 2024 dates for Belfast and Dublin!
Bryan Adams has announced Dublin and Belfast dates as part of his 2024 So Happy It Hurts tour at 3Arena, Dublin and The SSE Arena,...
Oct 10, 2023
Plenty of action as Portrush Beach Races event returns this weekend!
Knock Motorcycle & Car Club are excited to announce the return of the fantastic Ramore Restaurants Portrush Beach Races for 2023. The...
Oct 6, 2023
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