Council: 2024 bonfire season characterised by “strong working relationships between all partners”
More than 1,000 tyres were removed from a bonfire site at Millbrook outside Larne, a report to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
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NEWS
Oct 30
Filmed in Gracehill | New detective drama series Ellis hits screens this week!
Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis A brand new three-part detective drama series filmed in Gracehill and other locations around Northern...
Oct 30
Ballymena teen chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador
Seventeen-year-old Alex Steede A young man from Ballymena in County Antrim wants to raise awareness about hidden disabilities through his...
Oct 30
Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust Ballymena issues firework advice for owners
Research from Dogs Trust Ballymena has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected...
Oct 30
Court appearance following alleged assault and firearm incident in Ballymena
Two local men, James Kenny, aged 62, and Daniel Sherwin, aged 25, both residents of Orkney Drive, appeared in court today charged in...
Oct 30
Police charge two men to court following assault in Ballymena
Detectives from Ballymena CID, investigating an assault in the Orkney Drive area of Ballymena on Tuesday, 29th October, have charged two...
Oct 29
Two men arrested after man assaulted at house in Ballymena
Detectives in Ballymena have made two arrests after they received a report that a man had been assaulted at 6.15am this morning, Tuesday...
Oct 29
Local councillor appeals for community help after woman injured in hit and run collision
Braid Sinn Féin Councillor Archie Rae Braid Sinn Féin Councillor Archie Rae has appealed for the community’s help to aid a police...
Oct 29
Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children In Need
Sophie (9) from Ballymena with presenter Margherita Taylor Nine-year-old Sophie Thompson from Ballymena partnered with presenter...
Oct 29
Galgorm celebrates double global award win at World Luxury Awards
Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations, Galgorm and Adri Bradbury, World Luxury Awards. The leading luxury Resort Galgorm has won a host of...
Oct 29
Ballymena retailer showcases benefits of locally sourced fresh food to schoolchildren
Pictured are Lynsey Evans, Commercial Manager of Produce & Horticulture at Henderson Group and Eamon McKillop, owner of McKillop’s SPAR...
Oct 29
Record breaking 2024 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards
(F/Row) - Mrs Adrienne Wiggins, Mrs Hannah Wiggins, Alderman Beth Adger MBE (Mayor Mid and East Antrim Borough Council), Mid and East...
Oct 28
Tesco Stores in Northern Ireland rally for World Stroke Day
Tesco stores across Northern Ireland, including Ballymena, are set to play a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for stroke...
Oct 28
Ballymena school teams compete to win Angus calves at 2024 ABP Youth Challenge Exhibition
Team 2 from Cambridge House Grammar School pupils Alan Gillespie, Lucy Cubitt, William McCaughey and Kirsten Waddell. The future of...
Oct 28
Northern Trust welcomes new mobile breast screening units
Northern Trust staff members Joanne McKeefry and Tina Smith with one of the new mobile breast screening units which is currently located...
Oct 28
Northern Trust welcomes new mobile breast screening units
Northern Trust staff members Joanne McKeefry and Tina Smith with one of the new mobile breast screening units in the background. Two new...
Oct 28
Police appeal for information after man has part of ear bitten off in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information following an incident at licensed premises on Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, in the early hours...
Oct 28
NI Hospitality School joins forces with private businesses securing 36 jobs
Bar academy graduates from the NI Hospitality School are pictured with representatives from the academy funders, Ashely Douglas,...
Oct 27
Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘E’ is for Eton Mess
One of the easiest and quickest desserts - perfect to make if you need something pulled together quickly! My version features a lovely...
Oct 27
Woman sustains “potentially life changing” injuries following hit and run collision outside Ballymena
Police investigating a report of a hit-and-run road traffic collision at the Glenravel Road area of Martinstown on Saturday 26th October,...
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