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Mar 26, 2024
Ballymena optometrist Clive Fulton excited to be opening eyecare clinic in his hometown
Optometrist Clive Fulton Ballymena native, optometrist Clive Fulton, says he is "excited" to finally be able to open his own eyecare...
Mar 25, 2024
Free activities this Easter at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
Dobbies' Little Seedlings Ambassador, Iniya Evelyn Raf. Dobbies, the UK’s largest garden retailer, is welcoming families along to its...
Mar 25, 2024
Business Forum outlines concerns over MEA Council ‘failings’ as it calls on Minister to intervene
(Inset): Brian McRandal Chair of the Business Forum Larne Business Forum has confirmed key details of its letter to Gordon Lyons MLA...
Mar 24, 2024
Business Forum writes to Minister on ‘strategic weaknesses’ of MEA Council’s rate setting process
Larne Business Forum has confirmed it has asked Gordon Lyons MLA Minister for Communities to consider reforms of the rate setting process...
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 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 21, 2024
Permission granted for £6M waste treatment plant in Antrim despite 223 objections
Elevations of the modified thermal recovery building and (inset) 3MW combined heat and power plant. Planning permission has been granted...
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 20, 2024
Business Forum requests extraordinary audit of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s finances
Brian McRandal, chair, Larne Business Forum Larne Business Forum has written to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons requesting an...
Mar 20, 2024
Minister announces new £5m programme for entrepreneurs and high growth start-ups in NI
Pictured are (L-R) Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest Northern Ireland, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Claire Halliday, Ormeau...
Mar 20, 2024
NI Water announce price hike on charges for 2024/25
NI Water has announced that from 1st April 2024, non-domestic water and sewerage charges will rise by 4.7% on average. NI Water Director...
Mar 16, 2024
Co Antrim decorator wins prestigious UK award
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper with (L-R) Stephen McCartney, Head of Student Experience NRC, Derek McConnell,...
Mar 15, 2024
Fairhill Shopping Centre announces new Centre Manager
Pictured (L-R), Tanya McKeown of TDK Property Management, Valerie McLernon Centre Manager, Ryan Walker, Director, Magmel (Ballymena)...
Mar 15, 2024
Danske Bank announces new charity partnership with Include Youth
Tony McKenna, a Personal Banker at Danske Bank is pictured with Vicky Davies, Chief Executive of Danske Bank and Diane Hill, Chief...
Mar 14, 2024
Co Antrim man (76) sentenced and ordered to pay £103,000 to former employer
Detectives from Antrim and Newtownabbey have acknowledged the sentence handed down 76 year old Colin Woodside, at Belfast Crown Court, on...
Mar 14, 2024
Oh Baby Ultrasound Clinic grows service offering with backing of Council start-up programme
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with Phillip Gooderham, Managing Director of...
Mar 13, 2024
The Salthouse Hotel doubles occupancy with £3.5m investment in new luxury sea view units
Carl McGarrity, Director of The Salthouse Hotel The Salthouse Hotel, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality and one of Europe’s greenest...
Mar 12, 2024
Ulster Bank in Ballymena designated as ‘Safe Place’ for victims of economic or domestic abuse
The local branch of Ulster Bank, on Wellington Street, Ballymena has been designated as a Safe Space as part of NatWest's campaign during...
Mar 10, 2024
Kilwaughter Minerals continues support of Air Ambulance NI with £20,000 donation
L-R: Colleen Milligan, Business Development Manager at Air Ambulance NI, and Caroline Rowley, Business Development Director at...
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