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NEWS
Jan 18, 2023
HMRC seize illicit cigarettes & tobacco during local operation
A number of local businesses had a surprise visit last week when officers from HM Revenue & Customs paid a visit to Ballymena, during...
Jan 16, 2023
Heartbroken business owner appeals for help after burglary at beauty salon in Ballymena
A heartbroken businesswoman has appealed to the local community for help after discovering this morning, Monday 16th January, that her...
Jan 16, 2023
New deal sees 30 zero-emission buses from Wrightbus enter service in London
Thirty new zero-emission buses from leading manufacturer Wrightbus will be entering service in London thanks to a new financing deal. The...
Jan 14, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones 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... 1)...
Jan 13, 2023
New £10m Home Bargains store approved for Mid & East Antrim
Plans for a new £10m retail store and garden centre for Carrickfergus were approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
Jan 13, 2023
Errigal Group reveals plans for £150m investment in business park in Antrim
Errigal Group has this week revealed plans for a £150 million investment to redevelop and extend the Enkalon Business Park in Antrim....
Jan 12, 2023
Trading Standards Service inspections reveal short weight bags of coal
An investigation by the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) has found that short-weight bags of coal may be...
Jan 9, 2023
Chancellor unveils new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for businesses
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector has been confirmed today (9th January), ahead of the current scheme...
Jan 9, 2023
Ballymena optician celebrates successful in-store festive fundraising for local organisations
Specsavers Ballymena spent the festive season raising funds and donating presents to two local charitable initiatives. The team donated a...
Jan 8, 2023
KLM set to increase flights between Belfast and Amsterdam this summer
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to increase its Cityhopper service connecting Belfast and Amsterdam this summer. In a show of confidence...
Jan 7, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones 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... 1....
Jan 4, 2023
NI council backs calls for legal right for workers to keep their tips
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is to support calls to ensure workers have the legal right to keep their tips. The...
Jan 3, 2023
AMAZING SAM | Ballymena tattooist offers free inkings to cover self harm scars
One of Ballymena’s finest tattooists, Sam McAleese (Coven Tattoo), has launched into 2023 with big-heart and a kindness-filled vision to...
Dec 29, 2022
Ballymena company McBurney Transport sold for £143m
It has been revealed that Ballymena-based haulage company McBurney Transport has been sold to Danish company DFDS for DKK 1.2 billion...
Dec 21, 2022
Tesco shoppers in Ballymena part of record year of giving to food banks & charities in 2022
Despite a year which has seen the UK in the grip of the cost-of-living crisis, Tesco shoppers have been their most generous ever in...
Dec 19, 2022
Ryanair announces 4 new routes for new Belfast International base!
Ryanair today (19 Dec) announced 4 additional routes for its comeback to Belfast International Airport for Summer '23. The return to...
Dec 17, 2022
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 WEEKS' TOP 10... 1. It...
Dec 15, 2022
Wooden bus battery boxes to be given fresh lease of life thanks to new Wrightbus scheme
Wooden battery boxes used in the production of zero-emissions battery electric buses by leading manufacturer Wrightbus are being given a...
Dec 13, 2022
Three in a row! Slemish Market Garden lifts Slow Food NI’s Best Greengrocer for third year
Slemish Market Garden has been awarded Slow Food Northern Ireland's Best Greengrocer once again. It is the third year in-a-row that the...
Dec 13, 2022
Tourism Ireland & Galgorm target luxury travel market in Cannes
Twenty-five tourism businesses from across the island of Ireland – including Galgorm – joined Tourism Ireland in Cannes last week, for...
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