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Sep 6, 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 5, 2024
Northern Ireland - England U21 Euro Qualifier live on BBC Sport NI
BBC Sport will have live coverage of the UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifier between Northern Ireland and England on Friday...


Sep 5, 2024
Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus takes wraps off latest stage of its hydrogen coach development
The new Wrightbus 300kw hydrogen coach demonstrator unveiled at the Cenex Expo. Wrightbus, the fastest-growing bus manufacturer in the UK...

Sep 4, 2024
Police name 44-year-old Broughshane woman who sadly died following collision in Ballymena
44-year-old Eileen Thornton The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm the name of the woman who sadly died following a road...


Sep 4, 2024
Quantity of prescription drugs seized following Ballymena search
Officers from Ballymena Neighbourhood Policing Team and the District Support Team (DST) in conjunction with the Medicines Regulatory...


Sep 4, 2024
Woman dies following single vehicle collision in Ballymena
A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle collision on the Cushendall Road in Ballymena on Tuesday evening, 3rd September. Roads...

Sep 3, 2024
Police investigate after man injured in altercation on ‘Last Saturday’
Police are investigating after receiving a report that a man in his 40s was assaulted during The Royal Black Institution’s ‘Last...


Sep 2, 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
Remembering Jordan: Cullybackey trio set for fundraiser abseil down Belfast City Hospital tower
Three young people from Cullybackey are set to abseil down Belfast City Hospital’s landmark yellow tower this coming weekend in memory of...


Sep 1, 2024
Road works set to commence but business as usual in Harryville
A £340,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme in the Harryville area of Ballymena will get underway tomorrow, Monday 2 September....


Sep 1, 2024
Detectives appeal for information following arson attack on home in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an arson incident at a flat in the Crebilly Road area of Ballymena on...


Sep 1, 2024
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland resumes after summer break
The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are resuming practices again after their summer break and are looking forward to welcoming old and...

Aug 31, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 31 August 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...


Aug 31, 2024
Royal Black Institution on parade at six ‘Last Saturday’ locations
Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson (centre) The head of the Royal Black Institution has said “equality of citizenship is being...


Aug 30, 2024
Northern Ireland’s first regenerative agriculture festival set to take place in Mid and East Antrim
Michael Borland (The Sheddings) with Claire Saunders (Director Fields Good) Susan Lynn (Tree and Woodland Officer, Mid and East Antrim...


Aug 30, 2024
Condemnation after pro-IRA graffiti outside Rasharkin Orange Hall on eve of Orange Victims' Day
The TUV has condemned pro-IRA graffiti which appeared overnight outside Rasharkin Orange Hall. Local councillor Jonathan McAuley said:...


Aug 30, 2024
Former stray dog yearns to meet one true love after a year in kennels
A beautiful Collie cross who came into the care of Dogs Trust Ballymena as a stray nearly a year ago is searching for her one true love. ...

Aug 29, 2024
Man sentenced following burglary of 86-year-old woman in Ballymena
A 43-year-old man convicted of burglary, false imprisonment, attempted burglary, theft, possession of a class B drug, and two counts of...

Aug 28, 2024
Plans submitted for almost 40 new homes in Ahoghill
A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for almost 40 new homes outside Ballymena. The...

Aug 28, 2024
Local firefighter praised for efforts to save young girl in Yorkshire Dales river rescue
The rescue unfolding at Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, directed by Carnlough Firefighter Arnold Stewart In a dramatic rescue that...
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