top of page

NEWS


Christmas comes early for Ballymena shoppers as opening date confirmed for new Primark at Fairhill
CGI of the new Primark store at Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena Primark has confirmed that its brand-new Ballymena store at Fairhill Shopping Centre will officially open on Friday 5th December at 10am. The eagerly awaited move marks an exciting new chapter for Primark Ballymena, which first opened its doors in the town in 1983. Relocating less than a mile from its long-standing home in the Tower Centre, the new store will double in size, covering 26,200 sq. ft of fashion,
Oct 14


Sold-out Ballymena fashion show celebrates style and community at The Braid
Ballymena was brimming with glamour and community spirit on Friday 26 September 2025, as the Ballymena Autumn Winter Fashion Show lit up...
Oct 2


Mid and East Antrim PCSP reaffirms commitment to Community Safety Wardens Scheme
(L-R) Audrey Wales, Chairperson BRAC, Sharon Maxwell, PCSP Vice Chair, Carolyn Crawford Area Manager NIHE, Roy McClean Assistant Area...
Oct 1


Alice K Beauty expands treatments & wellbeing focus marking one year at stunning new Ballymena salon
Frank & Georgina Warwick (Dougies Goodies) presents a celebration cake to Alice & Steven (Alice K. Beauty) There was cause for...
Sep 29


M&S Café launches indulgent new autumn menu with toastie ‘glow up’, cinnamon drinks and a UK first
M&S Café Toasties Marks & Spencer is bringing an extra layer of comfort to café dining this autumn with the launch of its new seasonal...
Sep 25


Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show 2025 returns with fashionista Rebecca McKinney as host!
Host and curator of this year’s Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show, Rebecca McKinney in The Braid Theatre The Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show is...
Sep 10


BID and town centre businesses celebrate £250K Ballymena Gift Card milestone
(L-R) Valerie McLernon (Fairhill Shopping Centre), Aileen McGarry (Primark), Roy Smyth (Outdoor Adventure), Alison Malfatto (Tower...
Sep 10


Curry lovers rejoice: Ballymena Spice opens with authentic Indian flavours and 30% discount
Ballymena welcomes a new flavour this week with the official opening of Ballymena Spice Indian Cuisine , offering authentic dishes,...
Sep 7


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


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


Street art boost: Over 40 new murals planned across Mid and East Antrim with £85,000 investment
Street art on buildings in Ballymena town centre Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an £85,000 investment in a new Street...
Aug 16


Cash Access UK confirms Larne Banking Hub to open before last bank closes in town
A similar Cash Access UK banking hub in Newcastle, County Down. (Image: LDRS) A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East...
Aug 12


Follow Coffee awarded prestigious Taste of Ulster Plaque for 2025
Follow Coffee, Greenvale Street, Ballymena Ballymena’s much-loved independent café, Follow Coffee, has been awarded the Taste of Ulster...
Aug 11


£670k fresh funding for Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne in town centre revamp
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced...
Jul 28


Larne gap site to be revitalised as pop-up park in £171K community initiative
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Councillor Jackson Minford A long-vacant site in Larne town centre is set...
Jul 22


Ballymena Town Centre is set to sizzle with summer events for all ages
Local families and visitors are in for a treat this summer as Ballymena Town Centre gears up for a packed programme of free events across...
Jul 13


Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment
Minister Lyons is pictured with Nicola Keating, owner of Activefeet Podiatry Clinic in Carrickfergus and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 3


Second man arrested in Ballymena slurry incident as hate crime investigation continues
A second man has been arrested by police investigating the spreading of slurry on several roads in Ballymena during the early hours of...
Jun 29


19-year-old charged over Ballymena slurry incident ahead of Pride parade
The clean-up operation on Saturday morning on Greenvale Street in Ballymena town centre A 19-year-old man has been formally charged...
Jun 28


Pride celebrations come to Ballymena with road closures and police safety measures in place
Mid and East Antrim Pride is taking place in Ballymena town centre today, Saturday 28 June. To facilitate the event, a number of...
Jun 28
bottom of page





