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Ballymena BID hosts business breakfast as it continues commitment to support and drive growth
Thomas McKillen, owner of McKillens of Ballymena, Lesley McCaughan, owner of Follow Coffee, Stephen Reynolds Outgoing Chairperson and...
Oct 8, 2024


Green light for eight new apartments in Ballymena town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new retail units and eight apartments in Ballymena town centre....
Oct 5, 2024


Alice K Beauty unveils luxurious new chapter on Church Street
Alice K Beauty - the new home, the new name - Church Street, Ballymena. Ballymena’s much-loved Alice’s Beauty Clinic has relocated! Over...
Oct 4, 2024


Second year in a row! Follow Coffee lifts Manager of the Year accolade at prestigious awards event
Follow Coffee owner, Lesley McCaughan, pictured with (left) Alana Wilson, manager, and Amy Hutchinson, assistant manager, attending the...
Sep 24, 2024


UK Minister visits Space Antrim ahead of official opening
UK Government Local Growth Minister Alex Norris signing the Space visitor book with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Neil Kelly...
Sep 23, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on MEA’s streets
Pictured is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with [L-R] Clayton Redpath, Gary Murtagh, Steven McGrugan from Larne...
Sep 16, 2024


Firetastic deals from Fireaway Ballymena!
Fireaway Pizza opened its doors on Church Street Ballymena just over two years ago and has become a firm favourite with pizza lovers in...
Sep 6, 2024


Sale agreed: New chapter unfolding The Front Page as owners plan retirements after 34 years
A long established public house in Ballymena is set for a new chapter as owners Stephen and Marie Reynolds announce their well deserved...
Sep 2, 2024


Bookmakers, brasserie and beer garden - changes continue on Ballymena town centre street
Existing and proposed elevations on Ballymoney Street, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is considering an application for...
Aug 28, 2024


'New lease of life' for former Antrim bank building
A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for the development of a former bank premises in...
Aug 17, 2024


MEA Council plan community garden, kerbside parklets and green walls to revitalise town centres
Kerbside parklet on Broughshane Street, Ballymena, and a Green wall at Agnew Street car park in Larne. Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Aug 7, 2024


Britain in Bloom judges take to the streets of Randalstown
Randalstown competes in Britain in Bloom UK finals in the 'Small Town' category for the fifth time. Pictured (L-R) Alan Hulme, Britain in...
Aug 6, 2024


Disappointment as popular Ballymena coffee shop announces closure of town centre business
Customers have expressed their sadness and disappointment, among “best wishes” to the owners, as one of Ballymena’s popular coffee shops...
Aug 5, 2024


Ballymena BID advocates for local businesses in positive meeting with Department of Communities
BID Board members (l-r), Councillor Lawrie Philpott, DUP are pictured with, Lesley McCaughan of Follow Coffee, Emma McCrea, BID Manager,...
Aug 5, 2024


Ballymena town centre “appears to be recovering” though challenges remain across Mid & East Antrim
Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to engage specialist retail consultants in a bid to ensure planning...
Aug 2, 2024


Council backs Ballymena BID in efforts to enhance town centre economy
Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) Board Members (Back row – left to right) Hugh Black, Roy Smyth, Thomas McKillen; Front row...
Jul 8, 2024


Police appeal for information following burglary in Ballymena town centre
Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Broughshane Street, Ballymena in the early hours of this...
Jun 27, 2024


Ballymena BID celebrates a successful year and plans for a promising future
Back row L-R: Hugh Black (Treasurer), Roy Smith (Vice Chair), Thomas McKillen (Chair of Marketing Group) is pictured with, front row:...
Jun 25, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Jun 23, 2024


Celebrating excellence: ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition winners announced!
Ballymena BID Limited is thrilled to announce the winners of their annual ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition! Yesterday, Thursday 19th...
Jun 20, 2024
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