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Alderman McDonald welcomes £450K resurfacing scheme in Ahoghill
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald (Bannside) has welcomed the announcement today that a £450,000 resurfacing...
Mar 18

North Antrim MP backs campaign to commemorate ‘Local Hero’
Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim backs campaign to commemorate the brave pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units ...
Mar 18


Appeal for information following Ballymena collision
Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena yesterday afternoon, Monday 17th March....
Mar 18

Ballymena welcomes back the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment
Music enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment prepares to make a triumphant return...
Mar 17

Husky Puppies celebrate St Pawtrick’s Day at Dogs Trust Ballymena
A former stray dog and her litter of eight-week-old puppies will celebrate St Pawtrick’s Day in style this year, surrounded by shamrocks...
Mar 17

Tulip Festival returns to Glenarm Castle with Northern Ireland’s first-ever Squishmallows experience!
Glenarm Castle is set to burst into bloom this May Bank Holiday Weekend, 3-5 May, with the return of its spectacular Tulip Festival—a...
Mar 16

Find a safe space and listening ear at the Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide support groups
The Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide Ballymena support group will be meeting monthly in Galgorm Community Centre. The Northern Health...
Mar 16


Wrightbus leaders meet government officials at UK's first bus manufacturing panel
Local Transport MinisterSimon Lightwood MP with Jean-Marc Gales and Jo Bamford, during a visit to NewPower in Oxfordshire last month....
Mar 16

Jill Bakes | Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing
The perfect bake for St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend! These are so delicious and simple to make - you have to try them! Jill Stewart (...
Mar 16

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 15 March 2025
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 15

St Patrick’s Day Vintage Show set to delight in Broughshane
The Traction Club of Ulster (TECU) is gearing up to host a spectacular St Patrick’s Day Vintage Show on Monday, 17 March 2025, from...
Mar 15


Police issue travel advice ahead of St Patrick’s Day events near Broughshane
On Monday 17th March, the annual pilgrimage to Slemish will take place near Broughshane, with participants following in the footsteps of...
Mar 15


Ballymena businesswoman celebrated at 2025 Women in Business Awards
Pictured (L-R) are Lauren Burns from award sponsor Wilson Nesbitt, Mabel Higgins and The WiB Group Chair Nichola Robinson. Northern...
Mar 14


Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards
Winners and sponsors at the annual Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards The best in local sport was celebrated at the annual Mid and East...
Mar 14


Ballymena pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry
Claudia and Samuel are pictured here with Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film. Two young people and their teachers from Castle Tower School, a...
Mar 14


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13

Ballymena man jailed for historical child sexual abuse offences
A 61-year-old man from the Ballymena area has today, Thursday 13th March, been jailed for a number of historical child sexual abuse...
Mar 13

Paul Frew welcomes £481,225 coming to Ballymena through the Department of Education’s RAISE Programme
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has today (Thursday 13 March) welcomed almost £0.5 million that will be invested in children’s education...
Mar 13


From 60 to over 200: EA Chief applauds Dunclug’s remarkable growth as school continues to excel
Dunclug Primary School in Ballymena welcomed a distinguished guest on Tuesday, 11 March, as Mr Richard Pengelly, Chief Executive of the...
Mar 12

Man (39) jailed over domestic abuse: “Harrowing” incident took place in Ballymena
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced at Antrim Crown Court today, Wednesday 12th March, following a report of a domestic-related assault...
Mar 12
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