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Jul 27, 2024
Midtown Makers unveils August Craft Month extravaganza: A celebration of creativity & connection
Midtown Makers, a hub for creative expression and community engagement, has announced a month-long celebration of all things crafty....


Jul 26, 2024
Northern Ireland achieves first Cultural World Heritage Site listing in Gracehill
After many years of effort the small Moravian village of Grachill in Co Antrim, has been designated as a World Heritage Site at the...

Jul 25, 2024
Family of murdered Ballymena woman calls for demolition of crime scene flat
The shuttered up James Street flat, and pictured, Chloe Mitchell who was murdered in the property. The family of Chloe Mitchell, a...


Jul 25, 2024
Man arrested following burglary and non-fatal strangulation in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Ballymena this morning, Thursday 25th July....


Jul 25, 2024
Cyclist taken to hospital following collision in Ballymena
A male cyclist has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car on this morning in Ballymena. Police confirmed the driver of...

Jul 25, 2024
Ballymena stylist shortlisted for top hairdressing accolade
Ballymena hairdresser Simon Houston Simon Houston from Houston Hair in Ballymena is in the running to be crowned the best stylist in his...


Jul 24, 2024
Expansion plans afoot for Woodland Kitchens in Rasharkin
Woodland Kitchens facility in Rasharkin, County Antrim Plans for a new storage unit for manufactured products in Rasharkin have been...


Jul 24, 2024
Paramilitary Crime Task Force carries out search at house in Broughshane
As part of an ongoing operation into organised crime, detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) conducted a search at a...

Jul 24, 2024
New Managing Director joins Wrightbus
Jon Eardley, Managing Director for Aftersales and Telematics at Wrightbus Jon Eardley has been appointed as the new Managing Director for...


Jul 23, 2024
Wrightbus’ NewPower secures first order just weeks after launch
NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from one of...

Jul 23, 2024
Appeal for information after attempted burglary at restaurant in Kells
CCTV images released by the business owner A local business has appealed for information to help identify a man who was captured on CCTV...

Jul 23, 2024
TUV announce Anna Henry to take Bannside council seat
The TUV have announced that 23-year-old Anna Henry will be co-opted to fill the Bannside council seat vacated by Timothy Gaston after he...


Jul 22, 2024
New play facilities open after £415K investment in Portglenone
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, MEA Elected Members, Council Officers, members of PEG and the local community, DfC...


Jul 21, 2024
Gracehill’s bid for World Heritage Site status to be decided this week in India
The bid to secure World Heritage Site status for Gracehill has entered its final phase as the 46th Session of the World Heritage...


Jul 21, 2024
Cre8 Theatre brings joy and nostalgia to Craigdun Care Home
Pictured is Callie Megaw from Craigdun along with the cast of ‘The Theatre In Your Front Room’ Craigdun Care Home (Cullybackey) was...

Jul 20, 2024
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...


Jul 20, 2024
Ballymena Squash Club celebrates successful season and looks ahead to exciting future
Ballymena and Mid-Ulster team players at friendly in Cookstown on 12th June. Ballymena Squash Club is reflecting on a successful launch...


Jul 19, 2024
A cracking result for Moy Park at National Egg & Poultry awards
(L-R) Simon Evans, pictured with Alan Huston Head of Agri Business, Breeder Services & Hatcheries at Moy Park receiving the award for...


Jul 19, 2024
The fantastic Steam Rally returns this weekend to Ballymena
The fantastic Ballymena Steam Rally makes a welcome return to the town this weekend, promising two days of fun and discovery for all...


Jul 18, 2024
Man (35) charged in connection with burglaries in Broughshane
Detectives investigating burglaries in Broughshane on Saturday 8 June, have charged a 35-year-old man to court. It was reported to police...
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