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Free advice and guidance for parents and young people receiving exam results!
Head of Careers Service, Justin Kerr and Deputy Head of Careers Service Christina Kelly encourage those seeking advice following exam...
Aug 17, 2023


Department for Infrastructure publishes major roads prioritisation programme
The Department for Infrastructure has published a prioritised list of major road schemes that will continue to be progressed....
Aug 14, 2023


Rain or shine, there’s still time to explore Mid and East Antrim with Translink this summer
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, joins Karen Hoey from Translink’s Ballymena Bus Centre to...
Aug 14, 2023


Co Antrim | Plans approved for new homes in Ballycastle
Plans for 12 new homes in Ballycastle have been given the go ahead by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The plans are for 12...
Aug 13, 2023


JILL BAKES | Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
This is such a simple recipe and it is a good one... just bung it in the slow cooker and leave it! It’s SO tasty, you need to try it!...
Aug 13, 2023


Women’s Aid ABCLN takes up the baton for Antrim Coast Road Half Marathon
Women’s Aid ABCLN has been announced as one of Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon’s new charity partners for 2023. The Clearer...
Aug 13, 2023


Historic landmarks and hidden gems to be showcased during European Heritage Open Days 2023
Galgorm Cottage is a thatched property previously used as a police station in 1724. The Department for Communities is encouraging the...
Aug 13, 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


Swann welcomes PSNI’s guidance on MOT test delays and driving regulations
Robin Swann, Ulster Unionist MLA for North Antrim, has welcomed the recent guidance issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Aug 12, 2023


DoH confirms patients transfer as GP surgery closes in Ballymena
The Department of Health has confirmed today, Friday 11 August, that an arrangement has been agreed for the patients of Galgorm Surgery,...
Aug 11, 2023


Erase back to school costs with a chance to win £1000 at Lidl Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing supermarket retailer, Lidl Northern Ireland, has announced that it is giving away £50,000 in coupon...
Aug 10, 2023


Met Office issue yellow warning for heavy rain in Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising of heavy rain for parts of Northern Ireland on Thursday evening, leading to...
Aug 10, 2023


Nellie’s Daycare is coming to town!
The excitement is building, with work continuing at pace, as Nellie's Daycare prepares to open it's brand new facility in Ballymena this...
Aug 9, 2023


Police and the Public Health Agency issue warning on dangers of poly-drug use
Illegal prescription drugs seized recently by PSNI On Monday 7th August, Police were alerted to a theft that had previously occurred, at...
Aug 9, 2023


Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return to Antrim
(L-R) Rebekah Keery (Michelle Johnston School), Winston Pinkerton (President, RSPBANI), Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
Aug 8, 2023


Eligible groups for Covid-19 autumn booster announced
An autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious disease and who are therefore most likely to...
Aug 8, 2023


MEA Council launches new ‘Community RePaint’ Project!
John Holden, HRC Site Attendant and Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has joined the ‘Community RePaint’...
Aug 8, 2023


Ryder Cup hopefuls MacIntyre & Perez set for World Invitational in Ballymena & Castlerock
Robert MacIntyre (Scotland) and Victor Perez (France) Robert MacIntyre and Victor Perez will continue in their quest to claim a place on...
Aug 8, 2023


Ballymena Jobs & Benefits Office forced to close
Ballymena Jobs and Benefits Office based has been forced to close due to what has been described as "a premises-related health and safety...
Aug 8, 2023


Historic ‘Laying up of Colours’ and parade planned to mark town’s ties to Royal Irish Regiment
A special event to mark Ballymena’s historic links to The Royal Irish Regiment will take place in the town next month. A parade through...
Aug 7, 2023
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