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Dec 13, 2024
Two men sentenced after discovery of sophisticated cannabis farm in Ballymena
Two men have been sentenced in court today, Friday 13th December, for drugs-related offences following the discovery of a sophisticated...

Dec 13, 2024
Holiday park plans for rural Co Antrim
Site plan for holiday park situated outside Antrim. A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...


Dec 13, 2024
Translink announces Christmas timetables
Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI...


Dec 13, 2024
Ballymena BID thanks local community for supporting the Digg Deep for Kids Christmas Campaign
The Ballymena BID team were delighted to deliver nearly 300 gifts in support of the Digg Deep for Kids Christmas campaign, helping to bright

Dec 13, 2024
BBC Radio Ulster welcomes back some familiar faces for five days of special programmes
Among those joining presenters this week are (L-R) Colin Murray, Seamus McKee and Wendy Austin, and broadcasting legend Gloria Hunniford....


Dec 13, 2024
Proactive police operation sees drugs worth £645,000 seized at Belfast International Airport
Some of the drugs seized a Belfast International Airport Detectives from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch, along with law...


Dec 12, 2024
Kells breeder comes out on top for Artnagullion: Best Flock in Beltex Competition
Flock Competition judges Alison and Wade McCrabbe are pictured with Libby and Sarah Wilson . The Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club held...


Dec 12, 2024
Ballymena Chamber celebrates another great Christmas Social!
Members of Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined with local retailers for a great night together in the Adair Arms Hotel for...


Dec 12, 2024
Queen’s graduate creates first of kind resource on pressure ulcer prevention for people with learning disabilities
Aaron Smyth pictured on graduation day at Queen’s, with parents, Brian and Pamela Smyth. Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his...

Dec 12, 2024
Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy still missing
Missing person Alastair McIlroy Police in Ballymena are growing increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of missing person, 63-year-old...


Dec 12, 2024
Exchanging home for CAFRE this Christmas!
Claire Gowell and Samantha Van Dort enjoy the festive colour in the Horticulture Centre at Greenmount Campus. As part of their studies at...


Dec 12, 2024
Almost 300 fixed penalty notices issued and 67 arrested during Road Safety Week in NI
Officers from Local & Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Roads Policing and Tactical Support Group issued almost 300 fixed penalty notices as...

Dec 12, 2024
Co Antrim man (56) jailed for sexual offences against underage girl
56-year-old Gary Thompson from Newtownabbey has been jailed today, Thursday 12th December for sexual offences against an underage girl at...


Dec 12, 2024
Jim Allister visits Ballymena Posties to show support in busy run-up to Christmas
North Antrim MP Jim Allister with staff at Royal Mail Delivery Office in Ballymena. Jim Allister MP visited postal workers at Ballymena...


Dec 12, 2024
Portglenone man Dr. Jason McKeown named Visiting Scholar at Stanford University
Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens, has been appointed as a Visiting Scholar at the Department...


Dec 11, 2024
Man arrested following security alert in Maghera
A man has been arrested following a security alert in the Ranaghan Road area of Maghera. The security alert ended earlier this evening,...


Dec 11, 2024
NSPCC NI’s Young Witness Service marks 25 years of supporting children and young people
County Antrim volunteers: Lorna Ferguson, Chloe Hanna, Norma Nixon, Eithne Daly, NSPCC NI trustee, Jenni Boyce NSPCC YWS Partnerships...


Dec 11, 2024
Golden Eagle escapes from falconry centre in County Antrim
Heartbroken owners of 'Hawk Walks Falconry Experiences NI', David and Jo, are appealing for the public’s help after their beloved Golden...

Dec 11, 2024
Ballymena BID calls on community to help make a difference for teens this Christmas
In a heartwarming move to brighten the festive season for teenagers in need, Ballymena BID has announced its participation as an official...


Dec 11, 2024
Total of 58 police officers injured this year in ramming incidents
Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, Liam Kelly, pictured with Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton A total of 58...

Dec 11, 2024
Man arrested after spraying paint over ATMs in Ballymena
Police investigating a report of criminal damage to an ATM in Ballymena today, Wednesday 11th December, have arrested a 27-year-old man....


Dec 11, 2024
Givan opens new £4.4million extension at Parkhall Integrated College
Education Minister pictured with Principal Neil Owen and pupils Ariana Lupascu and Rachel Foster at the official opening of a new state...


Dec 11, 2024
Translink announce bus and rail timetable adjustments
Translink has announced a new train timetable will come into effect from this Sunday 15th December. The changes include extended Friday...

Dec 11, 2024
New report on medical misogyny: Vicky Pattinson shares her painful experiences
“I know I'm not depressed, I know I like my life, I know I'm very fortunate, but I have to convince myself that the world is a better...
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