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Feb 16
MEA Councillor expenses comes under spotlight after 14% rates hike in two years
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were this month landed with a hike of 3.99% after councillors struck the rate for both residents and...

Feb 15
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 15 February 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...

Feb 14
Planned road closure as essential pipelaying continues to support new development in Ballymena
Crebilly Road, Ballymena where pipelaying works is taking place for planned development at the former site of the Knockeen Lodge NI Water...

Feb 14
Man wearing ‘Oodie’ with bunny ears arrested after 66 counts of criminal damage reported in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man who went on a rampage of damaging vehicles in the town in the early hours...

Feb 13
Ballymena opticians announces new retail director
Stephen is pictured with store partners (from left) Gerard O’Mullan, Fiona Lynch and Andrew Lowry. SPECSAVERS Ballymena has announced a...


Feb 13
Industry receives a shot in the arm thanks to phenomenal Wrightbus growth
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has issued a rallying cry to industry partners as it ramps up production for another...


Feb 13
Police investigate after car destroyed by fire in Broughshane
Police attended a report of a car on fire at the Tullymore Dale area of Broughshane on Thursday 13th February. At around 00:20am, it was...


Feb 12
Northern Regional College showcases career-boosting higher level apprenticeships at Ballymena event
Maire McToal and Kieran McToal pictured with Laura Ferris from AG Paving & Buildings Products Ltd. As part of NI Apprenticeship Week,...


Feb 12
Border Collie Olly searches for ‘The One’
Long term resident at Dogs Trust Ballymena - Olly the Border Collie A young Border Collie cross who has spent most of his life at Dogs...

Feb 12
Broughshane play park partial refurbishment commencing soon
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is pleased the announce the partial refurbishment of Knockan Road play park in Broughshane will begin...


Feb 12
Carnlough’s Harbourview Hotel completes first phase of £1.5M redevelopment
Pictured in the stunning surroundings of the MacAuley Suite is Paul Truscott, general manager of The Harbourview Hotel. Phase one of an...


Feb 11
Fire crews attend farm fire in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have been tasked this afternoon, Tuesday 11 February, after receiving a report of a fire...

Feb 11
Ballymena man fined £300 for permitting his dog to foul
Lukasz Ratke of Dunclug Park was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 3 February 2025 with the Magistrate imposing a £300...

Feb 10
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council strikes rate for 2025/26
This evening, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council struck the annual rate for 2025/26 agreeing an increase of 3.99% for both domestic and...


Feb 10
Fairhill embarks on extensive multimillion pound investment ahead of landmark Primark opening
Internal CGIs of the internal refurbishments planned at Fairhill Shopping Centre Fairhill Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the...

Feb 9
Police becoming increasingly concerned for missing Ballymena teen
Missing: 14-year-old Rhys Mooney Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing youth, from the Ballymena area. Rhys Mooney is...

Feb 9
Ballymena Squash Club celebrates first anniversary with Ulster Squash Open!
Special guest Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Ballymena Squash Club committee members Mark McKane, Hugo Carlin...


Feb 9
Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...


Feb 9
Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...


Feb 8
Co Antrim customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas
Tesco Community Champion Ronnie McFall and colleague at the Toy Donation Station at the Tesco Ballymena Superstore. Kind-hearted shoppers...
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