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HMRC Officers carry out searches and seize items at number of premises in County Antrim
Officers from His Majesty’s Revenue & Service (HMRC) arrived out search operations at a number of business premises in County Antrim,...
20 hours ago

Two men arrested after driving wrong direction on A26 released on bail
Two men, who were arrested on a suspicion of a number of motoring offences, following a report of a suspected drunk driver in Dungiven...
1 day ago


Significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive,...
1 day ago


Detectives investigate sudden death of man in Ballymena
Detectives have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man reported on Monday, 24th March in Ballymena. The incident...
2 days ago

Two arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit after car driven on wrong side of A26 carriageway
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a suspected drunk driver in Dungiven this morning, Wednesday...
2 days ago


New supported living apartments open in Ballymena, bringing hope and independence
Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt cut the ribbon, officially opening the new supported living...
2 days ago


Colin Crawford MLA welcomes Housing Executive roof replacements in Drumtara
Ulster Unionist MLA Colin Crawford and Cllr Alan Barr pictured with local residents as work gets underway in Drumtara. Colin Crawford...
3 days ago

Choice Housing to celebrate five-year Good Relations initiative with Country Fest in Ballymena
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations, is set to host a vibrant Country Fest to mark the successful...
3 days ago


Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
4 days ago

Jill Bakes Easter | Easter Brownies
It’s only four weeks to Easter so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favourite Easter bakes! Starting off with these fudgey and...
5 days ago

Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
5 days ago

Lidl plans Northern Ireland’s largest store yet in Ballymena!
Plans for what is set to become Northern Ireland’s largest Lidl store have moved forward, with the German discount supermarket chain...
5 days ago


Wrightbus hydrogen bus trial could lead to zero emissions travel for Sizewell C workers
Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a...
5 days ago


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
5 days ago

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 22 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
6 days ago

Rebuilding strength and confidence: Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena launches Battle Cancer Programme
Pictured is Joshua Courtney Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena is set to become a hub of hope and resilience for cancer survivors with the...
6 days ago

Ash & Go Travel: holidays tailored by travellers, for travellers
Ballymena couple David and Ashley Warwick have launch their new business Ballymena’s own Ashley Warwick has taken her lifelong love for...
7 days ago


Northern Trust and Bann Maine West celebrate rural women at Glarryford Farmers’ Hall
Organisers of the Celebrating Rural Women event, Leah Glass, Northern Trust Locality Lead, Joanne Brown Kerr, Bann Maine West Development...
Mar 21


Level of fraud outlined by Justice Minister at scam conference in Ballymena
(L-R) are Jonathan Leakey, author and scam survivor; Justice Minister Naomi Long; William McCaughey, chairperson of Mid & East Antrim...
Mar 21


Harryville Men’s Shed shares Tesco surplus to support Ballymena Community
Food stocked up at Harryville Men’s Shed Vulnerable people in Ballymena are receiving free food supplies from Tesco stores, thanks to the...
Mar 20
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