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Second bike theft at All Saints Chapel in Ballymena sparks councillor’s warning
The two thieves making off with the bike, and (inset) Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lyness A second bicycle has been stolen in as many weeks from All Saints Chapel in Ballymena, prompting renewed calls for vigilance from local Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lyness . The latest theft reportedly occurred while parishioners were attending Mass at the All Saints Parish Centre, highlighting growing concern over opportunistic crimes targeting community spaces. Confirming the incid
Nov 4


North Antrim MLA raises alarm over alleged Sinn Féin demands on PSNI officers
Inset: North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has voiced serious concern over reports that Sinn Féin representatives allegedly asked PSNI officers to remove their personal protection weapons before entering party offices or attending community meetings. Mr Burrows — a retired senior police officer — described the alleged actions as a “dangerous abuse of political power” that could undermine both officer safety and the independence of policing in Northern
Oct 31


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22


Ballymena vigil held calling for end to Gaza violence
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan and Ballymena Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lynas A roadside vigil was held in Ballymena on...
Sep 8


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


Councillor Archie Rae welcomes £420,000 Glenravel Road upgrade in Cargan
Inset: Sinn Féin Braid representative, Councillor Archie Rae Sinn Féin Braid representative, Councillor Archie Rae, has welcomed the...
Aug 17


McGuigan pushes Gaza treatment plan; Kyle accuses First Minister of ignoring local needs
(L-R) Sinn Féin’s MLA for North Antrim Philip McGuigan, and TUV’s party chairman Allister Kyle Sinn Féin’s Philip McGuigan has urged...
Aug 5


Sinn Féin urges cross-border health integration to tackle waiting lists and workforce pressures
Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan Philip McGuigan MLA has welcomed the launch of Sinn Féin’s latest health policy discussion...
Jun 26


Sinn Féin MLA calls for real living wage to transform Northern Ireland’s health & social care sector
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA and Health Committee Chair Philip McGuigan, with represtatives at the Living Wage NI event In a passionate...
May 22


Fisherwick Play Park opens after 50-year wait!
Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, pictured with Cillian, a young local resident who is...
May 10


Sinn Féin announce Bréanainn Lyness as candidate for Ballymena town
Sinn Féin have announced Bréanainn Lyness as their candidate for Ballymena town in the upcoming Council elections in May. Bréanainn is 30...
Apr 17, 2023
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