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George Mitchell, 48, from Harryville, Ballymena Tributes have been paid to Ballymena man George Mitchell, who tragically died in a house fire at his home on Boxing Day. Mr Mitchell, aged 48, lost his life in the incident at a property on Waring Street, which occurred on Friday 26 December. Emergency services attended the scene, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the property. Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious and enquiries into the circu

A man in his 40s has died following a house fire in the Waring Street area of Ballymena, police have confirmed. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly before 9.45am on Friday 26 December. Police officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the property. In a statement, police said enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fire are ongoing. At this stag

Local police officers pictured with members of Harryville Men’s Shed Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in Mid and East Antrim stepped in at the last minute to help spread festive cheer, responding to an urgent request “from up North” to support Harryville Men’s Shed in delivering Christmas magic to local children. In a light-hearted nod to the season, officers said it was a call they simply could not refuse. “After all you don’t say no to a man who c

Police and forensic officers are in attendance today (Wednesday, 24 December) at the scene of a sudden death in Ballymena. Officers were called to a residential property on Moat Road, in the Harryville area of the town, earlier today. The area remains cordoned off while enquiries continue. Witnesses reported seeing police vehicles and forensic personnel at a home in the Moat Road area, prompting concern among local residents. The incident has drawn attention in what is typica

Remembering: Mrs Anna Irons A much-loved figure behind one of Ballymena’s most cherished family businesses has sadly passed away. Irons Home Bakery, a longstanding institution in the town, announced the death of Mrs Anna Irons on Sunday morning, 26 October. In a heartfelt statement, the bakery said: “Due to the passing of Mrs Anna Irons this morning, Irons Home Bakery will be closed until Wednesday as a mark of respect. “We aim to reopen on Thursday but we will update this pa

Jon Burrows MLA and Neil McCullough Principal of Harryville Primary School More than 20 children were initially reported missing from a primary school in Ballymena, prompting an urgent effort by education officials to trace their whereabouts. The Education Authority (EA) distributed a list of more than 50 missing pupils from various schools to principals across Northern Ireland earlier this term, seeking help to identify children who had stopped attending school without expla

The newly built Home Bargains store at Queen Street, Ballymena. Home Bargains has announced the opening of its brand new store in...

The shuttered up James Street flat, and pictured, Chloe Mitchell who was murdered in the property. The Housing Executive has confirmed...

A 38-year-old woman has been remanded in custody following a court appearance for criminal damage to a memorial garden in Wakehurst Park,...

Memorial Garden for Chloe Mitchell A woman has been charged in connection with a report of criminal damage to a memorial garden,...

Police in Ballymena are investigating a fire in the Harryville area, which they believe was deliberately started. The alarm was raised at...

The shocking incident was captured on video, which has been widely shared on social media, and occurred on the street in broad daylight....

Detectives investigating an assault in the Wakehurst Playing Fields of Ballymena on Friday 11th April, have charged a man to court. A...

Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Ballymena. Detective Inspector McCook , said: “At approximately 2.50pm on...

The unsightly mess at the charity clothes bins at Braidwater Retail Park A persistent issue with overflowing clothes recycling bins at...

Food stocked up at Harryville Men’s Shed Vulnerable people in Ballymena are receiving free food supplies from Tesco stores, thanks to the...

NI Water will commence work next week to install a new stormwater sewer on a section of Moat Road and Casement Street, Ballymena.   The...

Missing man Dillon Fullerton Police in Ballymena are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Dillon Fullerton. It is believed...

A pub in Ballymena has become the latest filming location for a new TV drama adaptation Trespasses , starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen...

Police are investigating an early-morning burglary at Boots Pharmacy in the Harryville area of Ballymena. At approximately 3am this...