Ballymena Rock Choir brings the entertainment to town
Ballymena Rock Choir members singing in the Tower Centre in the town over the weekend. Rock Choir Leader, Rachel Coulter led her...
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NEWS
Mar 21
Unique memorial quilt exhibition launches at The Braid
A unique memorial quilt exhibition remembering local victims of the Troubles is being hosted in the Borough next week. The ‘Tribute to...
Mar 21
Galgorm set for accommodation boost with planning approved for new ‘Airstream-styled’ cabins
Illustrative image with (inset) drawings of new cabins set for Galgorm. Galgorm Resort in Ballymena looks set to boost their...
Mar 19
Local schools compete in annual Rotary Technology Challenge!
Competition winners, St Louis Grammar School team (1) Back Row - Graham Whitehurst MBE (Manufacturing Taskforce), Tom Keane (Head Judge),...
Mar 19
Police to return to scene of fatal road traffic collision in Ballymena
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit investigating a fatal road traffic collision on...
Mar 19
Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group thanks community for £92,000 Jingle All the Way success!
Toni Bailes, Chairperson, handing over a cheque for £91,934.68 to Grace Stewart, Acting Director NI Children’s Hospice. The Ballymena NI...
Mar 19
Ballymena school teacher wins top award
Lynelle was named winner of the NI Women’s Award for Services to Education 2023 A Ballymena teacher has marked the end of her year as one...
Mar 18
Councillors ask why Mid & East Antrim’s household recycling rate is worsening
Most other NI councils use one blue wheelie bin with items sorted elsewhere, apart from Mid & East Antrim, and Newtownabbey. Food amounts...
Mar 18
Ballymena to host Antrim People’s Forum for a citizen-led review of Good Friday Agreement Rights
The Civic Initiative is actioning an 18-month citizen-led review of key socioeconomic rights and commitments under the Belfast/Good...
Mar 17
Vintage display for all the family in Broughshane this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday Monday
The Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) is hosting a fantastic day of steam, stationery engines, tractors, lorries and cars, with a...
Mar 17
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week's Top 10...
Mar 17
Jill Bakes | Best Ever Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing
The perfect bake for St Patrick’s Day! These are so delicious and simple to make - you have to try them. Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_)...
Mar 17
Happy hounds at Dogs Trust Ballymena celebrate ‘St Pawtrick’s Day’
As the rescue dogs at Dogs Trust Ballymena celebrate 'St Pawtrick’s Day' this weekend, one current resident has been pictured at the end...
Mar 16
Northern Regional College apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award
Danny McGinley Railway Track Apprentice at Northern Regional College A Railway Track Apprentice at Northern Regional College has been...
Mar 16
Travel advice for those attending School’s Cup Final match between Ballymena Academy and RBAI
Ballymena Academy team Police are advising fans travelling to the Danske Bank School’s Cup Final match between RBAI and Ballymena Academy...
Mar 15
Fairhill Shopping Centre announces new Centre Manager
Pictured (L-R), Tanya McKeown of TDK Property Management, Valerie McLernon Centre Manager, Ryan Walker, Director, Magmel (Ballymena)...
Mar 15
Mid & East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards!
Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards winners and sponsors pictured with Lady Mary Elizabeth Peters, LG, CH, DBE. The best in local sport was...
Mar 15
Road users advised of expected delays as parades take place over St Patrick’s Day weekend
Road users are being advised of a number of parades taking place in the Ballymena area over the St Patrick's Day weekend. Local police...
Mar 15
BBC NI celebrates its 100th birthday with BBC Comes To Town roadshow!
As part of activities and events to mark 100 years of BBC services in Northern Ireland, a special series of BBC roadshows will be...
Mar 15
Link the Town with Community Fun Run!
Runners and walkers of all ages have been invited to ‘Link the Town’ at a community event to mark the new homes and facilities at the St...
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