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ANBCouncil - ‘A splendid line up for the crowning of our King’
Mayor, Alderman Stephen Ross and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Leah Smyth are joined by local children to launch the Council’s line up of...
May 2, 2023


Here comes the sun — Aer Lingus Regional Summer schedule takes-off
To kick-start the Summer Season, flights between Cork-Bristol, Belfast-Newcastle, Belfast-Isle of Man, and Dublin-Liverpool have now...
May 2, 2023


Progress continues at pace on 135 new homes at former St Patrick’s Barracks
The construction of 135 new social housing properties at the former St Patrick's Barracks site in Ballymena is progressing at pace - all...
May 2, 2023


Gala Ball to celebrate the life of Baroness May Blood
The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) will be hosting a very special ‘May Ball’ to celebrate the life of Baroness May Blood and her...
May 1, 2023


Omniplex screens most popular movies as voted by NI cinemagoers!
Northern Ireland’s largest cinema group, Omniplex, has launched a week-long movie marathon up until Thursday 4th May, screening seven of...
May 1, 2023


Department for Communities welcomes new Concussion Guidelines for grassroots sport in NI
Department for Communities has endorsed new UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport aimed at protecting the wellbeing of young...
May 1, 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....
Apr 30, 2023


Girls’ SuperCupNI Tournament returns this Summer to County Antrim
Pictured (L-R) Aoife Gargan, Linfield F.C.; Madison Bell, Linfield F.C; Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross; Emily...
Apr 30, 2023


Get ready for Coronation celebrations in Mid and East Antrim!
There’s just under one week to go until the historic Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on Saturday 6...
Apr 30, 2023


MAYDAY - Put your best foot forward this May to help the RNLI keep people safe this summer
With demand for its lifesaving services at a high, the RNLI is putting out its own Mayday call ahead of MayDay (tomorrow, Monday 1 May)...
Apr 30, 2023


General Practice “on the verge of collapse” as Dalriada Urgent Care expands in Ballymena
A second GP surgery in Ballymena is set to enter a partnership with Dalriada Urgent Care as a local GP speaking to Love Ballymena warns...
Apr 29, 2023


Aer Lingus Regional connects Belfast City Airport to Newcastle and Isle of Man
Aer Lingus Regional services have commenced two new routes from Belfast City Airport to Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Isle of Man. Flights...
Apr 28, 2023


Council plans to stop throwing money down the pan with toilet closure in town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has confirmed that a public toilet facility in Ballymena town centre is to close from the end of this...
Apr 27, 2023


Embankment stabilisation works set to start on popular coastal road
An embankment stabilisation scheme is due to commence on Torr Road, Cushendun on Monday 8 May 2023. The scheme will include engineering...
Apr 27, 2023


Dale Farm leading the herd with sustainable bottle cap switch
Ed Wright, Head of Sustainability at Dale Farm with the new sustainable bottle cap packaging. Dale Farm is leading the way in Northern...
Apr 27, 2023


The Gallaher Trust calls for applications for funding
The Gallaher Trust is calling on social enterprises, charities, and not-for-profit organisations who can make a positive impact to those...
Apr 26, 2023


Up and coming artist to host debut exhibition in Ballymena
Local up and coming artist Shana Simpson, who goes by the name Ariel Art, is hosting her first solo exhibition this week in Ballymena....
Apr 25, 2023


‘Diamond in the Rough’ exhibition opens showcasing work by local artist Carly Wright
Ballymena artist Carly Wright is presenting an exciting new exhibition at Mid-Antrim Museum in the Braid, Ballymena. Carly from Ballymena...
Apr 25, 2023


Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today!
This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to £1,350. Over...
Apr 25, 2023


Get your seatbelts fastened as Air Ambulance NI launches Supercar Extravaganza Weekend!
Local charity Air Ambulance NI has teamed up with Northern Ireland’s largest car retailer Charles Hurst, part of Lookers PLC, to launch a...
Apr 24, 2023
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