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Aug 27, 2024
£340,000 resurfacing scheme announced for Harryville
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £340,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on Henry Street / Gilmore...


Aug 25, 2024
Ballymena Squash Club shines in first appearance at Nick Hastings Memorial Tournament
The finalists of the Beginners and Intermediate plate and shield competitions. Steven Purvis, Malcolm Watterson, William Nicholson,...


Aug 24, 2024
Ballymena Academy students defy national trend and excel with impressive GCSE results
Students at Ballymena Academy who have excelled in this year’s GCSE examinations. In a year where educational institutions across the...

Aug 24, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 24 August 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This weeks Top 10...


Aug 24, 2024
Male arrested following drug bust in Ballymena
In an ongoing effort to disrupt drug-related activities in Ballymena, PSNI District Support Officers patrolling the Harryville area of...


Aug 23, 2024
Recognition for employee with 25 years continuous service at Wrightbus
James McNeil, Body Engineering Manager, pictured with Jean-Marc Gales (right), Chief Executive, and Noel Jones (left), HR Director. This...


Aug 23, 2024
St Killian’s Pupils enjoy an excellent set of results
St Killian’s College GCSE top achievers St Killian’s College pupils have once again been celebrating examination success at GCSE...


Aug 23, 2024
NI’s fastest growing bakery finally announces Belfast store!
Over the past 18 months, the social media channels of popular local bakery Dougies Goodies have been as big a hit with NI treat lovers as...

Aug 22, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Farm watch Scheme hosts sign-up event at Ballymena Livestock Market
Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event...

Aug 22, 2024
Motorfest NI returns to Ballymena with a revved-up fundraiser for Community Rescue Service
This Sunday, August 25, petrolheads and families alike are invited to Ballee Playing Fields for the much-anticipated return of Motorfest...


Aug 22, 2024
Gaston welcomes start to drainage works at Ballee Cemetery
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the beginning of drainage works by council at Ballee Cemetery in Ballymena. Families who...


Aug 22, 2024
Disappointment as DAERA refuses major salmon and trout hatchery initiative on Co Antrim river
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club have expressed serious disappointment at the refusal by DAERA of a major initiative aimed...


Aug 22, 2024
Police advise of traffic delays ahead of parade in Rasharkin
Police are advising road users to expect traffic delays in Rasharkin this Friday 23 August, due to a planned parade. Ballymaconnelly Sons...


Aug 21, 2024
Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida
Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...


Aug 21, 2024
Royal Black Institution set for six major parades across NI on ‘Last Saturday’
Royal Black Institution officers lead the 2023 ‘Last Saturday’ demonstration in Loughgall The Royal Black Institution has announced...


Aug 21, 2024
Galgorm Collection announces series of complimentary events to celebrate World Wellness Weekend
Galgorm Thermal Spa Village Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend next month (September) with a series of...

Aug 20, 2024
Painting a picture of the power of the arts at Wilson House
George Parker displays his first place artwork. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to paint.” George Parker is...


Aug 20, 2024
Plans for Glenarm Castle to go solar
An application for listed building consent for the installation of solar panels at Glenarm Castle has been lodged with Mid and East...

Aug 17, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena: Saturday 17 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 17, 2024
Local school pays tribute to well liked and respected student
Pictured 18-year-old Andrew Logan The staff of Cambridge House Grammar School in Ballymena have shared their condolences and paid tribute...
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