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Mar 24, 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...


Mar 24, 2024
Housing development plans considered for site of pub in Ballymena
Outline planning permission has been sought for a new housing development on the site of a former pub and restaurant in Ballymena. Under...


Mar 23, 2024
Plans to breathe new life into 300-year-old landmark building to see return of ‘new’ Misty Burn
Plans appear to be afoot to breathe new life into a local 300-year-old landmark building after a planning application was submitted in...


Mar 23, 2024
Road Policing Interceptors arrest disqualified driver and seize 1.2kg of Class B in Ballymena
A driver was arrested on Friday evening, 22nd March, after being stopped by a Road Policing Interceptors team in the Antrim Road area of...


Mar 23, 2024
St Colmcille’s champions travel to Dublin for All-Ireland Finals LEGO League Competition
Ten schoolchildren from St Colmcille's Primary School in Ballymena are travelling to Dublin today, Saturday 23rd March, where they will...


Mar 22, 2024
Police advise of traffic delays for band parade this weekend in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena wish to advise road users of traffic delays in the town this Saturday, 23rd March, due to a planned parade. North...


Mar 22, 2024
Jack & Jones opens new store at Fairhill Shopping Centre
Fairhill Shopping Centre is delighted to announce the opening of a new Jack & Jones store, which will be officially opened by Pat...


Mar 22, 2024
A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...


Mar 21, 2024
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...


Mar 21, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 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...


Mar 17, 2024
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_)...
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