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Sep 20, 2022
£1 million investment puts the wind in Marine Hotel’s sails
A prominent hotel in Ballycastle has unveiled the results of its latest expansion following a £1m investment with support from AIB. The...
Sep 20, 2022
Wrightbus to supply hydrogen cell technology to leading Australian bus operator
Hydrogen technology designed by leading Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus will be powering public transport on the streets of Brisbane...
Sep 18, 2022
Plans for two new drive-thru restaurants on A6 Toomebridge
Plans have been lodged for two new drive-thru restaurants with associated parking areas in Toomebridge, County Antrim. Endeavour Building...
Sep 17, 2022
NI builders merchant company set for expansion at The Junction Antrim
The Junction Retail & Leisure Park looks set to welcome another new name to its ever-growing offering of businesses at the complex in...
Sep 17, 2022
Tesco shoppers can round up their shop to the nearest £1 to support life-saving charities
Launched this week and continuing to 2nd October, Tesco shoppers can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service...
Sep 16, 2022
Farmer seeking permission for micro distillery in the Glens of Antrim
A County Antrim farmer is seeking permission from council planners to expand a personal hobby into a business with plans for a micro...
Sep 16, 2022
Irwin’s Muffins get a makeover as new Veda variety steps up to the plate
First, they sliced it and now they’ve turned it into a muffin. Irwin’s Bakery is expanding its line of family favourite muffins with two...
Sep 14, 2022
RITUALS | Brand new store set to open in Ballymena
Tower Centre Ballymena is getting ready to welcome a brand new store when international brand Rituals opens its doors next week. Joining...
Sep 14, 2022
Young Ballymena businessman on a mission to connect NI business owners & influencers
Ballymena businessman Joshua Snoddy (29), originally from Belfast, is on a mission to connect Northern Ireland influencers with business...
Sep 14, 2022
The Merchant announced as Top 40 UK finalist for Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2023
The National Fish and Chip Awards has announced the top 40 entries for the Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year category and The Merchant...
Sep 11, 2022
Eight shortlists for Ballymena in NI Social Media Awards
THREE businesses and three individuals from Ballymena are finalists in the 2022 Northern Ireland Social Media Awards in partnership with...
Sep 10, 2022
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena - Saturday 10 September 2022
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. It...
Sep 9, 2022
Local artist transforms face of Ballymena businesses
Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) has helped transform the town centre in unique way with the introduction of bespoke Shutter...
Sep 8, 2022
EasyJet launches first flight to Bristol from Belfast City for the winter
EasyJet has launched the first flight on a new winter route from Belfast City to Bristol, providing customers in Northern Ireland with...
Sep 7, 2022
Plans submitted for £8m fridge recycling plant in Co Antrim
Mid Ulster District Council’s planners are currently considering an application to bring an £8 million fridge recycling plant to...
Sep 6, 2022
ETRUX Converts Bespoke Vehicles for Lagan Search and Rescue
THE team at ETRUX, a company specialising in vehicle conversions, rental and leasing under the Jans Group, have put their knowledge and...
Sep 3, 2022
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena - Saturday 3 September 2022
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. The...
Sep 3, 2022
From humble beginnings – Robinson’s is building bigger and better in Ballymena
The excitement is building as plans press ahead for a completely revamped bigger and better Robinson’s Supermarket and filling station in...
Sep 1, 2022
New Wrightbus Chief Executive takes up post
The new Chief Executive of leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus today took up his post. Joerg Hofmann takes over the position from outgoing...
Sep 1, 2022
Asda set for Ballymena as part of £600m UK-wide deal with Co-op
Asda is set to arrive in Ballymena after the company agreed to acquire 132 sites from The Co-operative Group (“Co-op”) in a transaction...
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