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Suspected drugs worth over £2,000 seized in Ballymena police search
Police have recovered suspected Class A, B and C drugs worth more than £2,000 following a search at a property in Ballymena. Officers...
Oct 7, 2025


New classrooms and car park proposed in major redevelopment of Ballyclare Primary School
The proposed new extension at Ballyclare Primary School A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Oct 7, 2025


Click Energy to raise electricity tariff by 3.5%
Click Energy customers across Northern Ireland are set to see their electricity bills rise by 3.5% from 1 November 2025, with the average...
Oct 7, 2025


Coca-Cola HBC launches Graduate Programme to nurture future business leaders
Chloe McCann who is part of the pilot of the Coca-Cola HBC Graduate programme is pictured with People and Culture Director, Jenni...
Oct 7, 2025


Ballymena Modern Dance Festival wins Festival of the Year at The Golden Dance Awards NI 2025
(L-R) Michelle Gilmore, Linda Wray and (seated) Jill Lamberton, representatives from Ballymena Modern Dance Festival organising...
Oct 7, 2025


Murdock builds on tradition with new Home Centre at The Junction, Antrim
Paul Wilson, Antrim Branch Manager; Pearse Gildernew, Regional Manager; Martin Farrell, Managing Director, Murdock Builders Merchants and...
Oct 7, 2025


Bracknamuckley Forest to benefit from new parking and access improvements
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for additional parking spaces at Bracknamuckley Forest in...
Oct 6, 2025


Inspire’s Woodvale Centre reopens after extensive renovation to support mental health in Ballymena
Take a step inside: Inspire’s Woodvale Community Wellbeing Services base in Ballymena Inspire’s Woodvale community wellbeing service on...
Oct 6, 2025


WANTED: Bench warrant issued for Ahmed Abashar after court non-appearance
Police image of wanted man Ahmed Abashar Police have issued a bench warrant for Ahmed Abashar after he failed to appear at court on...
Oct 6, 2025


Lyons announces £12.4m JobStart programme to help benefit claimants into work
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is pictured with Gary Hazlett and Carla Marriott, K9tergarten and Caorlan McAllister from Halfway House...
Oct 6, 2025


Manchester Synagogue victims honoured – but TUV’s Gaston gagged in heated debate on Jewish hate
Sinn Féin Principal Deputy Speaker, Carál Ní Chuilín, and Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston In a tense...
Oct 6, 2025


125 Civil Service student placements announced for 2026/27 across Northern Ireland
Pictured with Finance Minister John O’Dowd are Ulster University students Caitlin Lowry (Left), who is studying Marketing, and Lewis Orr,...
Oct 6, 2025


Police seek witnesses after report involving woman and school child in Co Antrim
Police in Newtownabbey are investigating a report of suspicious activity in the vicinity of Jubilee Way on Monday morning, 6th October....
Oct 6, 2025


“We’ve never worked harder”: Ballymoney Family Practice highlights pressure on GP services
Ballymoney Family Practice Ballymoney Family Practice has released detailed figures highlighting the immense workload handled by its team...
Oct 6, 2025


£10,000 raised by Ballymena businesses to support locally based NI Hospitality School
Representatives from Ballymena companies who took part in a Dragon Boat Race on the River Lagan in Belfast to raise funds for the NI...
Oct 6, 2025


Tesco expands local bakery range with 31 new Northern Ireland products
(L-R) Brian McErlain, founder of Bertie's Bakery, Eugene Wallace, National Account Manager at Allied Bakeries (Sunblest), Gary Martin,...
Oct 5, 2025


Former Co Antrim corn mill to be transformed into family home
View of the derelict Mill from Ballyarnot Road, County Antrim Planning permission has been unanimously approved by Antrim and...
Oct 5, 2025


Concerns raised over £15k annual maintenance cost for Altnahinch Dam trail
Altnahinch Dam, County Antrim (IMAGE: Lauren Penman) Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council members have voiced concerns over the...
Oct 5, 2025


Dogs Trust issues warning as autumn conkers pose serious risk to dogs
As autumn leaves begin to fall, Dogs Trust is urging owners to stay alert during walks — warning that conkers and acorns could make dogs...
Oct 5, 2025


New Embrace FARM programme to support children and young people coping with grief after farm tragedy
(L-R) Tom Griffin, Annie Griffin, Julie Rohan, Liam Rohan and Emily Rohan Embrace FARM, the Irish agricultural charity founded to support...
Oct 5, 2025
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