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Mar 8, 2024
Man sentenced for murder of Inayat Shah who was stabbed multiple times in Ballymena guesthouse
Murder victim 67-year-old Inayat Shah Michael Lenaghan appeared before Belfast Crown Court today, 8 March 2024, for the murder...

Mar 8, 2024
O’Dowd announces £500,000 road improvement scheme for Fenaghy Road, Ballymena
Fenaghy Road in Galgorm. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £500,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on...


Mar 7, 2024
Rescue operation launched after young person washed downstream in Portglenone
A rescue operation was launched on Thursday afternoon, 7th March, after it was reported a young person had entered the River Bann at...


Mar 7, 2024
Mayor attends Belfast Region City Deal Briefing which will benefit towns in Mid and East Antrim
Pictured is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna and Council’s Major Projects Programme Director Jonathan McGrandle....


Mar 6, 2024
Dunclug U16 Boys triumph 36-8 in High Schools Trophy Semi-Final
The Dunclug U16 boys rugby team secured a convincing victory over Glastry College in the High Schools Trophy semi-final today, booking...


Mar 6, 2024
Local eco heroes celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards 2024
L-R: Kira Flanagan from Luttuce Grow, Tullygarley Allotments, Vanessa Postle Sustainable Development Officer at Mid and East Antrim...


Mar 5, 2024
Council ‘MEANZ Business’ in delivering Net Zero targets with transformative new project
L-R: Connor O’Dornan – Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Net Zero Innovation and Delivery Manager, Nicolas Wallet - Climate Global...


Mar 5, 2024
Chairman of Duality Healthcare responds to ‘dire situation’ in NI’s health and social care sector
Inset: Chairman of the Duality Healthcare Group, John McEvoy Advertorial From the Chairman of Duality Healthcare Group, John McEvoy As...


Mar 5, 2024
Appeal for information after petrol bombs thrown at house in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident at residential premises in the Queen Street area of...


Mar 5, 2024
Have your say on new leisure, health and wellbeing centre at the St Patrick’s Regeneration site
Come along to Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena, on Thursday 7 March to have your say on innovative plans for a new leisure, health...


Mar 4, 2024
‘Below par’ – Allister calls out Invest NI on lack of assistance in North Antrim
North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister TUV Party Leader Jim Allister MLA has called out Invest NI on its level of assistance that has been...


Mar 4, 2024
Community store mark anniversary by giving back to local school
Elaine McCosh is pictured with Kells and Connor Primary School’s football team. McCosh’s SPAR Kells have announced further support for...


Mar 4, 2024
Wellbeing with a difference for Women across Ballymena
Radius, Choice and Triangle Housing Associations invite women from across Ballymena to take part in a free 8-week programme of Yoga,...


Mar 4, 2024
Wrightbus pushes forward on front foot as zero-emission bus trials on Dorset Coast
A battery-electric bus manufactured by Wrightbus is being trialled in Dorset to demonstrate its zero-emission capabilities. Bus operator...


Mar 3, 2024
Jill Bakes | One-Pan Pesto Chicken Pasta
This is a really simple and tasty one-pan pasta dish... I love it and I think you will too despite it not looking the most appetising...


Mar 3, 2024
Ballymena school teacher pens first book inspired by daughter’s dreams
Andrew Crooks and seven-year-old daughter Lucy. What if your bedroom wasn't always what it seems? What if your bedroom could transform...


Mar 2, 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 Ballymena...


Mar 1, 2024
Charges removed in five town centre car parks in Mid and East Antrim
Pay machines taped-up and signs advising drivers of the Council u-turn in Ballymena. (Images: Eugene Diamond, Diamond's News) Businesses...


Mar 1, 2024
Scale Slemish Mountain this St Patrick’s Day!
Get your walking shoes at the ready and join the hundreds of visitors at Slemish Mountain this St Patrick’s Day for the annual trek up...


Feb 28, 2024
The Brick Guys NI are finally coming to Ballymena!
The Brick Guys NI are finally set to visit Ballymena next month and will have plenty to see, touch and enjoy for both young and old. The...
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