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Jingle All the Way Day returns to Ballymena town centre for festive fun and fundraising!
The festive season is set to sparkle as the Jingle All the Way Day makes its annual return to Ballymena town centre on Saturday, December...
Nov 26, 2024


Plans refused for former Royal British Legion building 'not in Ballyclare town centre'
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A former Royal British Legion...
Nov 20, 2024


£1.45M ‘Living over shops’ scheme set to be rolled out in Randalstown and Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved the second phase of a £1.45m ‘Living over the Shops’ scheme which will be extended to...
Nov 13, 2024


Ballymena Trick or Treat Trail sees families descend on town centre for popping Halloween fun!
Families from near and far descended on Ballymena town centre this week as the inaugural Trick or Treat Trail, hosted by the talented...
Nov 2, 2024


Ballymena’s 2024 Discount Day – a shopping event not to be missed!
This Thursday, 7th November, from 9 AM to 9 PM, Ballymena will host its Annual Discount Day, organised by the Ballymena Business...
Nov 2, 2024


Doagh EUROSPAR expansion refused over concerns for Ballyclare town centre
A proposed extension to a EUROSPAR outlet in Doagh was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 24, 2024


Join the fun this Halloween in Ballymena town centre with the Trick or Treat Trail!
The streets of Ballymena are set to come alive with little ghosts, witches, and all manner of spooky fancy dress creations this Halloween...
Oct 19, 2024


From toilet seats to office chairs - MEA Council plans reveal change of use for Wellington Court
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has submitted plans which will see the former Wellington Court toilets repurposed into space for...
Oct 16, 2024


Police urge retailers to report offences during national week of action targeting business crime
Retail NI Chief Executive Glynn Roberts and Superintendent Allister Hagan from the Police Service of Northern Ireland launch the national...
Oct 14, 2024


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
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