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May 19, 2022
Nine Ulster Bank branches marked for closure
Ulster Bank had announced the closure of nine branches across Northern Ireland. The branches impacted by the announcement are: Larne,...
May 18, 2022
Planners consider glamping site to promote 'food tourism' in Randalstown
A planning application for a proposed glamping site in Randalstown was deferred at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
May 17, 2022
New Loganair Edinburgh service takes to the skies
There were ‘bonnie’ celebrations aplenty at City of Derry Airport today, Tuesday 17th May, for the launch of Loganair’s inaugural service...
May 17, 2022
Green light for new hotel at former Fort Royal site in Ballymena
A planning application for a new hotel outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 16, 2022
Translink strike action suspended after last minute talks
The GMB Union, representing Translink staff, has announced that industrial action that threatened to “shut down all bus services” across...
May 15, 2022
Mayor drops in for a cuppa at the Craftea Room in Larne
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor William McCaughey has paid a visit to one of the Borough’s newest businesses – The Craftea Room...
May 15, 2022
Jans Group on track to recruit over 200 staff by June 2022
FOLLOWING the announcement of a £50 million growth plan last year and the recruitment of 150 staff by June 2022, the Jans Group based in...
May 14, 2022
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena
Welcome to the weekly news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena. THIS WEEK’S TOP 10… 1 The...
May 14, 2022
Mid and East Antrim becomes a Fairtrade Borough on World Fairtrade Day
Mid and East Antrim has been awarded the prestigious Fairtrade Borough status by the UK Fairtrade Foundation and Fairtrade Ireland, to...
May 13, 2022
New £1million hotel approved for Ballymena
A planning application for a new £1m hotel outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 13, 2022
Final year UU student wins Belfast Business Idea Award 2022 with innovative diabetes app
Final year Ulster University Interactive Design student Emma Corbett has used her personal experience of type 1 diabetes to develop...
May 11, 2022
A new Irish whiskey experience set to serve up coastal delights in Co Antrim
A new whiskey tasting experience has been launched in Co. Antrim. In collaboration with the Old Bushmills Distillery, the Londonderry...
May 11, 2022
Wrightbus signs landmark deal with Australia’s leading bus body manufacturer
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus has signed a landmark deal with Australia’s number one bus body builder that could open up a...
May 10, 2022
Pamper your pets at Lidl Northern Ireland this week
Calling all pet owners, Lidl Northern Ireland’s Pet Event kicks off in stores nationwide this week from Thursday 12th May, while stocks...
May 8, 2022
Dramatic drop as spending power of Northern Ireland families falls by 13.3%
The discretionary spending power of the average Northern Ireland family dropped to £127 per week in the first quarter of 2022, which is...
May 7, 2022
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena
Welcome to the weekly news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena. Sales continue this week to...
May 5, 2022
Taste the best of Mid and East Antrim at the Balmoral Show
Visitors are invited to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s exhibitor stand at this year’s Balmoral Show to sample a feast of flavours...
May 3, 2022
The best baby bargains hitting Lidl Northern Ireland’s middle aisle this May
Lidl Northern Ireland’s highly anticipated baby bargain week is coming to a middle aisle near you, appearing in all 41 Lidl stores across...
May 2, 2022
Lough Neagh Artisans Market launched
The first Lough Neagh Artisans Market is set to take place at Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, this month! The market is a pilot to showcase...
May 1, 2022
Galgorm outdoor luxury accommodation expansion plans continue at pace
The expansion is continuing at pace for Galgorm Resort, Ballymena, with a planning application submitted in recent weeks for an...
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