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Nov 2

Ballymena’s 2024 Discount Day – a shopping event not to be missed!

This Thursday, 7th November, from 9 AM to 9 PM, Ballymena will host its Annual Discount Day, organised by the Ballymena Business...

Nov 1

MEA Council fails in bid to get backing from Stormont to issue fines to local residents

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has failed in a bid to get backing from Stormont to issue fixed penalties for bins blocking streets....

Nov 1

Plans revealed for new dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate

A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate. An accompanying...

Nov 1

Major new TV drama adaption Trespasses filming in Ballymena

A pub in Ballymena has become the latest filming location for a new TV drama adaptation Trespasses , starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen...

Oct 31

Ballymena Veterans Group launches new online support hub at health and wellbeing initiative

The Veterans Support Group Ballymena (VSGB) is set to host a free health event at the Services Club Ballymena on Saturday, November 2nd,...

Oct 31

NI Secretary visits Wrightbus on back of landmark £18.2 billion Budget boost to the region

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP with Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales. Leading zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus...

Oct 31

Health Minister meets with health visitors and school nurses in Ballymena

During his visit to Ballymena the Health Minister heard about the enhanced health visiting service within the Causeway Multi-Disciplinary...

Oct 31

Ballymena charity BraveheartsNI celebrates a decade of support at upcoming Gala Ball

BraveheartsNI, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) across Northern Ireland, is set to...

Oct 31

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...

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

Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for sixth year!

Mayor with Marita McAlister from MEA Council’s Waste Department. Give pre-loved toys a new home this festive season! From Monday 28...

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...

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