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Cullybackey man champions upcoming library events for people with sight loss
Cullybackey man Frank Warwick Ballymena Central Library will soon host a series of events designed to support people living with sight...
Sep 6


Hafner’s Sausages launches £5,000 County Antrim sports fund for 2025
Grassroots sports clubs and community groups across County Antrim are being encouraged to apply for the Hafner’s Sports Fund 2025, which...
Sep 6


Australian delegation visits Ahoghill to learn from NI’s Farm Families Health Checks Programme
(Left) Farm Family Nurses Lorna Barr, Colette Johnston, Christina Faulkner, Katie Johnston (Right) Alison Kennedy, Director of the...
Sep 6


Link the Town 2025: Ballymena gears up for a day of community, fitness, and FREE family fun
Ballymena is set to come alive on Saturday, 13 September 2025 , as the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site hosts the much-anticipated ‘Link...
Sep 6


Veterans Support Group Ballymena leads moving tribute at Menin Gate, Belgium
Independent Ballymena councillor and VSGB chairman Lawrie Philpott with local veterans pictured before the ceremony at the Menin Gate....
Sep 5


New Tourist Information Hub opens in Ballymena’s vibrant Midtown Makers Gift Shop
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford visits Ballymena's new tourist information hub located at Midtown Makers Gift...
Sep 5


Power NI announces 4% electricity tariff increase amid rising costs
Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier, Power NI, has confirmed a 4% increase in its residential electricity tariff, effective...
Sep 5


Ballymena’s economic win: Planning first step approved for JAQ Group’s new £11M factory
CGI of JAQ Group’s proposed new £11 million fragrance manufacturing facility on Moorfields Road, Ballymena. In a transformative...
Sep 5


Councillor Anna Henry honours 40-year legacy of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William, and (inset) TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry In a heartfelt tribute at Monday’s council meeting, TUV...
Sep 4


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4


Victory for Broughshane: Craigs Wood protected by Tree Preservation Order
Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland In Broughshane, County Antrim In a significant victory for conservationists and residents of...
Sep 4


Fairhill Shopping Centre unveils rebrand as part of multi-million transformation
Thomas Street entrance to Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena has unveiled a striking new brand...
Sep 4


Utility Regulator welcomes 7.86% cut to Firmus Energy gas tariffs
The Utility Regulator has confirmed that Firmus Energy’s regulated gas tariff for customers in Northern Ireland’s Ten Towns area will...
Sep 4


Firmus Energy confirms 7.86% gas tariff reduction for Ten Towns customers
Firmus Energy Supply has announced a further cut to domestic gas tariffs, with customers in Northern Ireland’s Ten Towns Network set to...
Sep 3


Outrage in Broughshane as ancient woodland faces deliberate attack ahead of council decision
Residents of Broughshane, County Antrim, are rallying to protect Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area...
Sep 3


TV | Girl Fight: BBC Northern Ireland series follows female MMA fighters in Ballymena
From left: Niamh McNeill, Rachel McIlhagga and Chloe Crozier A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary series is set to shine a light on the...
Sep 3


Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing Association with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Dermot McBride from MJ...
Sep 3


“People matter, not allowances”: UUP’s Alan Barr rules out strike action as councillors balloted
Ulster Unionist Party councillor for Braid, Alan Barr Ulster Unionist Party councillor Alan Barr has vowed not to take part in industrial...
Sep 3


Anna Henry: “We stand with those left behind” on Orange Victims Day
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry A Mid and East Antrim councillor has paid tribute to members of the Orange Order who lost their lives...
Sep 2


Ballymena takeaway shortlisted in UK’s top 40 for National Fish & Chip Awards 2026
The popular Fish Supper from The Merchant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most popular takeaways has been named among the UK’s best after...
Sep 2
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