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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....
Jul 8, 2023


Local pupils encouraged to ‘Go Safe’ on the railway network this summer
Pupils at Buick Memorial Primary School in Cullybackey pictured with (L-R) Mary McCrum, Translink; Mark Anderson, Translink; Rikki...
Jul 8, 2023


Green light for 34 new homes approved in the Glens
A planning application for 34 new social housing units in the Glens of Antrim has received the green light during a recent Planning...
Jul 8, 2023


Twinkle-toes Bill Bailey awaits a partner to salsa and shimmy into the sunset with!
A loveable lurcher who has as much Strictly sparkle as his namesake Bill Bailey, is yet to meet his perfect partner who he can dance off...
Jul 7, 2023


Family tree enthusiasts receive historic gift as part of PRONI centenary celebrations
The Annual Revision List for the Belfast Dock Ward between 1906 and 1915 (VAL/12/B/43/B/18). Family tree enthusiasts at home and abroad...
Jul 7, 2023


Public urged to be blue algae aware this summer
The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the...
Jul 7, 2023


Police appeal for information after confirmed poisoning of two white-tailed eagles in Ballymena
Police in Mid and East Antrim, along with Police Wildlife Officer and partners from the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit have been...
Jul 7, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches recruitment drive for the next Transport Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have begun recruiting for the next Transport Academy. Those selected will have the option of working...
Jul 6, 2023


Department of Health sets closure timetable for Muckamore
The Department of Health has set June 2024 as the planned closure date for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. This date will be dependent on all...
Jul 6, 2023


£1 million investment at Causeway Hospital approved
A £1 million investment to upgrade equipment at Causeway Hospital has been approved by the Board of the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jul 6, 2023


Public urged to stay out of water at Portstewart Strand after toxic blue green algae concerns
The National Trust has warned the public that bathing is currently unsafe after concerns over the presence of blue green algae...
Jul 5, 2023


Festival of Steam and Transport returns to Ballymena
Scenes from last years Festival of Steam and Transport. (Image: Picturskew Photography) The fantastic Festival of Steam and Transport...
Jul 5, 2023


The Ould Lammas Fair returns to Ballycastle
Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan with Terenceand Mary Clare from Trench Farm. Ireland’s oldest traditional fair will see thousands of...
Jul 5, 2023


One of Ballymena’s oldest bakeries set to undergo transformation that promises bigger and better
Image showing how Irons Home Bakery will look when the work is completed. One of Ballymena's oldest bakery shops is set to undergo the...
Jul 4, 2023


Celebrate summer with Shakespeare in Mid and East Antrim!
The award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre is set to visit Mid and East Antrim with two performances of Shakespeare’s much-loved Twelfth...
Jul 3, 2023


JILL BAKES | Salted Caramel Chocolate Waffle Pudding
If you are searching for a quick and easy dessert, look no further! Gooey salted caramel and chocolatey waffles are quite the combination...
Jul 2, 2023


New roadside ‘drug wipes’ test set to be introduced in Northern Ireland
New roadside 'drug wipes' tests are set to be introduced by police in Northern Ireland in a bid to help make roads safer by removing...
Jul 2, 2023


Translink announces timetable changes for July holiday period
Translink is advising passengers that bus and train services will be operating holiday timetables for the July Bank Holiday on Wednesday...
Jul 2, 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. A...
Jul 1, 2023


Ballymena Mini Twelfth taking place in town centre
The Ballymena Mini Twelfth Parade is set to take place today, Saturday 1 July, setting off from The Harryville area and proceeding...
Jul 1, 2023
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