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Northern Ireland RNLI Lifeguards are ready to spring into action ahead of the Easter holidays
From Friday, 18 of April, through to the Sunday, 27 of April, RNLI lifeguards will be back on duty across six beaches on the Causeway...
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Local sporting champions shine spotlight on Sports Eye Injury Month
Derick Topping Two former all-Ireland sporting champions, who have swapped ‘medals’ for ‘medicine’ are reminding sports enthusiasts of...
4 hours ago


Project success sees The Gallaher Trust continue support for NIACRO in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Gareth Eannetta, Niacro SkillSET Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust. THE...
6 hours ago

New street art in Ballymena celebrates local heritage with a splash of colour
Left to Right: Clare Moore, Business Engagement Officer at Ballymena BID; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey; Eamon...
7 hours ago

Jill Bakes | Mini Egg Cookie Dough Dessert
The perfect easy sharing dessert for Easter. This is an ultimate treat ready in less than half an hour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ )...
20 hours ago


Donnelly and Ganiel secure wins at Kilwaughter Minerals Larne 10 Mile Race
Peter Donnelly and Gladys Ganiel were the men’s and women’s title winners as over 700 runners from across Northern Ireland and beyond...
21 hours ago


Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
23 hours ago

Police charge man to court following assault in Ballymena
Detectives investigating an assault in the Wakehurst Playing Fields of Ballymena on Friday 11th April, have charged a man to court. A...
1 day ago

Police appeal for information following burglary in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Ballymoney. Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “We received a...
1 day ago


Co Antrim’s Cregagh Wood faces crucial decision as council weighs future of local nature reserve
A Red Squirrel pictured at Cregagh Wood, County Antrim. Image: Linda Thompson Cregagh Wood, a cherished woodland haven in the Glens of...
1 day ago


Police investigate after early morning car blaze in Ballymena
Police are investigating the circumstances of an early-morning car fire in Ballymena. A report was received at approximately 2.30am...
1 day ago


Ballymena man cycling across Northern Ireland for Pancreatic Cancer
Ballymena resident Ricardo Ponte A Ballymena man is joining a 10-strong team taking on a gruelling 480-mile cycling challenge across...
1 day ago


Health Minister commends ASCERT’s mission to tackle addiction, support mental health and inspire change
Jillian Patchett-Boyce, ASCERT Chairperson, Gary McMichael, Chief Executive ASCERT, Mary Maginn, ASCERT Youth Interventions Service...
2 days ago


Portrush RNLI launched to reports children and adult in difficulty on West Strand
This afternoon (Saturday 12 April) Portrush InshoreLifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of persons in...
2 days ago

Police make arrest after man assaulted in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Ballymena. Detective Inspector McCook , said: “At approximately 2.50pm on...
2 days ago


Dementia UK brings specialist support to Northern Ireland with FREE Admiral Nurse Clinics
Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK Dementia UK is set to offer vital support to families and individuals affected by dementia...
2 days ago


MEA’s Create Gifts launches new website offering personalised gifts with a social impact
AEL trainees Cody, Stuart and Rachael Larne-based social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has unveiled a new online platform,...
2 days ago

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 12 April 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
2 days ago


“A very lucky escape” – Driver’s narrow escape after car collides with cow in Co Antrim
A motorist had a remarkable escape last night after a dramatic collision involving a cow on a rural road just outside Ballymoney, the...
2 days ago


Enjoy a cracking Easter day out with Translink
Passenger May joins Grandson Charlie (4) asTranslink announces details of its dedicated family trains to Portrush on Easter Monday and...
2 days ago
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