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Six cars torched in suspected racist attack on Filipino nationals in Ballymena
Political representatives across North Antrim have united in condemning a suspected racially motivated arson attack in Ballymena that...
Sep 2


Go Succeed and Young Enterprise NI launch initiative for NI’s next generation of business leaders
Launching the initiative at Northern Regional College’s new Ballymena campus, from left: Jane Hanna and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young...
Sep 2


Councillor raises alarm over SEN provision in rural Mid and East Antrim
Sinn Féin Braid Councillor Archie Rae A Mid and East Antrim councillor has voiced strong concern over what he described as the “alarming”...
Sep 1


Mid and East Antrim weighs £200k dog fouling solution ahead of rates decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will give fresh consideration to the purchase of two street cleansing units for dog fouling during...
Sep 1


Concerns raised over new housing development as public consultation event taking place in Ballymena
A public consultation event is set to take place in Ballymena to discuss a proposed new housing development near the Tullygarley area of...
Sep 1


New Ballymena support group launched for people living with secondary breast cancer
Alison Craig - Macmillan Palliative Care Service Improvement Facilitator, Kerrie McLaughlin - Palliative Care Support Worker and Fiona...
Sep 1


Dementia UK highlights key signs of dementia ahead of free clinics in Northern Ireland
Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Northern Ireland Dementia UK’s...
Sep 1


CAFRE and Teagasc to spotlight hill suckler innovation at Uplands Open Day
Breeding and management: A crossbred cow and calf at the CAFRE Hill Farm. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Aug 31


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘P’ is for Pavlova
Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...
Aug 31


Free training opportunities at Habitat ReStore Ballymena to help boost local job prospects
ReStore Volunteer Coordinator Matt Robinson will be providing free training for local people in Ballymena. Habitat for Humanity has...
Aug 31


Singing voices return: Farmers’ Choir NI resumes rehearsals in Ballymena ahead of busy season
Members thThe Farmers’ Choir NI during a recent performance. Farmers’ Choir NI will return to rehearsals on Monday 8th September at...
Aug 31


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and Book Club events
Book lovers in Ballymena have plenty to look forward to this week as Waterstone’s has unveiled its latest Top 10 bestselling titles,...
Aug 30


Translink issues back-to-school travel advice ahead of September timetable changes
Translink has issued important back-to-school travel advice as thousands of pupils prepare to return to classrooms across Northern...
Aug 30


Police appeal after multiple burglaries in Ballymena town centre
Detectives are appealing for information following a series of burglaries targeting commercial premises in Ballymena town centre in the...
Aug 30


Shocking Ballymena incident: Woman and child approached in daylight by men in van – PSNI appeal
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a suspicious approach targeting a young woman and her child in the bustling...
Aug 30


Volunteers needed at Antrim Area Hospital’s Renal Unit to support dialysis patients
Pictured are volunteers Eileen Black and Janet Potts. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling for compassionate individuals...
Aug 30


Mid and East Antrim welcomes eight new ‘Chatty Benches’ to foster community connections
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackon Minford, Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chair, Marjorie Hawkins and Kerry Fokkens,...
Aug 29


Positive steps for local rivers as DAERA Minister visits Kilgad hatchery
Representatives of Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club, along with local schoolchildren welcomed DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to view...
Aug 28


Northern Ireland farmer convicted of multiple water pollution offences affecting Clady River
The Clady River, Portglenone In a stark reminder of the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices, a farmer from County Down...
Aug 27


DAERA Minister applauds Wrightbus’ role in net-zero transport revolution
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with Wrightbus Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director Sarah Schafer and Dr. Andy Harris,...
Aug 27
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