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Eurospar Cullybackey team to run Moy Park Belfast City Marathon for Air Ambulance NI
A dedicated team from Eurospar Cullybackey is lacing up their running shoes for the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, set to take place...
2 hours ago


Ballymena’s Linda Gillen is loving life with support from Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities team
Day Opportunities service user, Linda Gillen, from Ballymena. “It’s fantastic, Linda has come on so well. She has always been a happy wee...
1 day ago


Ballymena set for a night of cinematic spectacle with “Friday Night at the Movies”
The Braid Arts Centre will be transformed into a cinematic soundscape on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, as the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra...
1 day ago


Wrightbus expands European footprint with hydrogen bus delivery to Germany
Wrightbus Kite Hydroliner single-deck hydrogen-powered bus Wrightbus, the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles,...
1 day ago


Community Rescue Service launches recruitment drive across Central District
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) Central District has opened its latest recruitment drive, calling on members of the public to join its...
1 day ago


Mid and East Antrim marks 80 years since VE Day with Borough-wide commemorations
One of the Beacons of Light burning on the coast with Carrickfergus Castle in the background. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
1 day ago


New restaurant proposed for Ballymena town centre, promising jobs and vibrancy
Ballymena town centre may soon enjoy a fresh injection of life with a proposed new restaurant development on Wellington Street, according...
3 days ago


Too hot to trot – Dogs Trust Ballymena issues warm weather warning as Spring sunshine hits the UK
As spring sunshine begins to warm up the UK, Dogs Trust Ballymena is warning owners that even mild temperatures can pose serious health...
3 days ago


Tributes paid to Robin Cherry MBE, respected Ulster Unionist and North Antrim community stalwart
The North Antrim community is mourning the loss of Robin Cherry MBE, a much-loved former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) councillor,...
3 days ago


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Sunday 27 April, 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! Top 10 bestselling books… 1....
4 days ago


Former Ballymena councillor Robin Cherry passes away
Former Ballymena Ulster Unionist Councillor Robin Cherry MBE has sadly died following a short illness. The well known local man was much...
4 days ago


DUP selection in Braid sparks local party row amidst resignation
(Left) Resigned: Julie Philpott, chair of North Antrim DUP Association; (right) Ruth Lawrence, chair of East Antrim DUP Association and...
4 days ago


Ballymena blaze being treated as arson
Police in Ballymena are investigating a fire in the Harryville area, which they believe was deliberately started. The alarm was raised at...
4 days ago


Woman charged following violent assault in Ballymena
The shocking incident was captured on video, which has been widely shared on social media, and occurred on the street in broad daylight....
5 days ago


Electrical contractor FCS Services reveals five-year plan to double in size as it powers up for growth
FCS Services Director John Lorimer A Ballymena-based electrical contractor which counts some of Northern Ireland’s best-known...
6 days ago


District nursing conference highlights commitment to population health and wellbeing
Pictured at the conference are back row Seanna McNeill, Sadie Campbell, Maria Betts, Grainne Moore. Front row Lizzie Crawford, Leah...
6 days ago


Echoes in the Landscape: A glimpse into Ballymena’s ancient past at Mid and East Antrim Museum
A captivating new exhibition, Echoes in the Landscape , has opened at the Mid and East Antrim Museum at The Braid, offering a rare window...
Apr 24


Police appeal for information after petrol bomb thrown through window of Ballymena home
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of arson with intent on Wednesday, 23rd April. Inspector McClelland ...
Apr 24


From Camogie to Rugby: St John’s Stars Leanne Magill and Anna McNamee triumph with Ballymena RFC
(L-R) Local sporting talent Leanne Magill and Anna McNamee In a remarkable display of versatility and sporting prowess, two talented...
Apr 23


Repowered buses from Wrightbus NewPower set new standard for efficiency and sustainability
In a significant stride towards greener public transport, NewPower, a pioneering initiative by bus manufacturer Wrightbus, has unveiled...
Apr 22
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