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Jul 18, 2024
Man arrested in connection with two burglaries in Broughshane
Detectives from Antrim Criminal Investigations Department have arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of two counts of burglary. The...


Jul 17, 2024
Communities across Mid & East Antrim to benefit from National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding to organisations in the Ballymena area and across Mid & East Antrim. The funding...


Jul 16, 2024
New state-of-the-art care facility for adults with learning disabilities unveiled in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R): Ciara Todd (Regional Manager, HealthCare Ireland), Marius Coman (Holmes Court Home Manager), Ben Rayot (Holmes Court...


Jul 15, 2024
People in Ballymena are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s
The Hutchinson family pictured at Walk For Parkinson’s in 2023. They raised in excess of £2000 for Parkinson’s UK, in memory of Creighton...

Jul 14, 2024
Police appeal for information for missing woman last seen in Ballymena
Police in Mid and East Antrim have appealed for help in locating a missing woman who was last seen in Ballymena on Saturday, July 13. A...


Jul 14, 2024
Mid and East Antrim sees 435 new homes built in last year
New homes under construction at the former St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena. (Image: Fossies Drone Adventures) Four hundred and 35...

Jul 13, 2024
Ballymena primary schools get Sports Day boost from local retailers
McKillop’s SPAR, Ballymena donated kits and equipment to Braidside Primary School. A survey by SPAR UK has found that nearly half (46%)...


Jul 11, 2024
Ulster Unionist Party announce Colin Crawford to replace Robin Swann as MLA for North Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party say they are “delighted” to announce the selection of Ballymena man Colin Crawford to replace Robin Swann as...


Jul 10, 2024
Sign up: EZ Living Interiors gets ready to open doors in Ballymena
Excitement is building as one of Northern Ireland's most exciting local family-run home interior brands readies to open its latest store...


Jul 10, 2024
Time for change: Toast for sale
Toast on Main Street, Cullybackey A business in Cullybackey has been put on the market for sale with the owners, sisters Lynette Millar...

Jul 9, 2024
Details for The Twelfth 2024 celebrations in Ballymena, Ahoghill, Broughshane & Cloughmills
Approaching the biggest date in the ‘marching calendar’ this week, preparations are well underway in many communities across Northern...


Jul 9, 2024
Choice supports vital community work in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R) is MEA Affordable Food Club support staff worker Dane Kyle, Carol Ervine (Choice Housing’s Group Director of Tenant and...


Jul 9, 2024
Ballymena teen hits high notes with debut single 'She'
Ballymena singer Lacey Aiken In a triumph for young talent, 14-year-old Lacey Aiken from Broughshane has released her debut single,...


Jul 8, 2024
Council backs Ballymena BID in efforts to enhance town centre economy
Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) Board Members (Back row – left to right) Hugh Black, Roy Smyth, Thomas McKillen; Front row...


Jul 8, 2024
Hagan Homes’ new £8M Carncormick Meadow housing development offers prime location for commuters
CGI for Carncormick Meadow in Cargan, Ballymena Hagan Homes has announced it has commenced construction on its latest residential...


Jul 6, 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 5, 2024
Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...

Jul 4, 2024
Mid and East Antrim schools shine with eight green flags as Eco-Schools mark 30th anniversary
Mid and East Antrim Eco-Schools winners pictured with Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative...

Jul 4, 2024
Dogs Trust Ballymena to host first-ever Bark Life event
Dogs Trust Ballymena is gearing up for their inaugural Bark Life event this weekend, a fun-filled family day dedicated to all things...


Jul 2, 2024
Ballymena-based Dowds Group announces record sales and return to profit
Grand Central Belfast, and Dowds Group MD James Dowds: “We believe we are now seeing the rewards of having a wide service offering for...
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