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Dec 8, 2024
Young Ballymena woman selected to represent NI at upcoming U19 European netball event in Scotland
Ballymena Netball star Katie Allen has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the upcoming U19 Europe Netball Event this incoming...


Dec 8, 2024
Police appeal for information following arson at block of flats in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an arson incident at a block of flats in the Larne Road area...

Dec 8, 2024
Pupils scoop prize with winning ice cream design!
Eli Truesdale from Braidside Integrated Primary School with Christine Barnhill from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Karl Wilson...


Dec 8, 2024
Education Minister announces first step in major expansion of pre-school education provision
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Principal of Brooklands Primary School Nursery Unit, Jeremy Armstrong and some of the...

Dec 8, 2024
NIE Networks update: Around 95,000 impacted by power cuts due to Storm Darragh
NIE Networks teams have been working non-stop over the last hours in difficult and dangerous weather conditions to restore electricity...

Dec 7, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 7 December 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...

Dec 7, 2024
Power generation suspended as Ballylumford suffers chimney damage in Storm Darragh
EP Ballylumford, a leading power generation facility in Northern Ireland, has reported damage to one of its station chimneys following...


Dec 7, 2024
Essential travel only advised as Storm Darragh Amber weather warning remains in place
Galgorm Road, Ballymena on Saturday afternoon. (Image: Szuszan Pidychová) Multi-agency partners have continued to meet in response to the...


Dec 7, 2024
Driver injured following bus crash near International Airport
Image: Kevin Scott The driver of a Translink double deck bus was taken to hospital for treatment after the bus they were driving crashed...


Dec 6, 2024
Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents
Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...


Dec 6, 2024
Home Alone is the theme of this year’s Late Late Toy Show!
Patrick Kielty pictured with (Kevin) Louis Hanna (6), Dublin from Spotlight stage school on set of this year’s Late Late Toy Show where...

Dec 6, 2024
MEA residents encouraged to donate to spectacle reuse scheme
( L-R) Martin Gribben (HRC Senior Site Attendant); Karen McCormick (Antrim Coast Lions Club), Denise Abram (President of the Antrim Coast...


Dec 6, 2024
Council agrees to accept more cash from asylum seeker dispersal funding
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to accept a further £15,000 asylum seeker dispersal funding from The Northern Ireland...

Dec 6, 2024
Masters for Glenarm woman Sarah Magennis
Sarah Magennis Sarah Magennis from Glenarm has recently graduated with a Master of Science with commendation. Employed as Senior...


Dec 6, 2024
Public urged to stay safe as multi-agency partners meet ahead of Storm Darragh
Multi-agency partners have met and will continue to meet over the weekend as preparations continue ahead of Storm Darragh, which is...


Dec 6, 2024
ANB Council facilities temporarily closed due to Storm Darragh
In response to the anticipated severe weather conditions brought by Storm Darragh this weekend, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...

Dec 6, 2024
Police appeal for information on missing 74-year-old man
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing person William Dickson, who is from the Tobermore area. William,...


Dec 6, 2024
MB Motors Ballymena delighted to scoop national award
Delighted Malcolm Beattie on stage at The Brewery with awards night compere Mike Brewer, right, and Gareth Jones, left, director at G3...

Dec 6, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Council announces park closures across borough due to Storm Darragh
With an amber weather warning in place this weekend, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced a number of park closures. Storm...

Dec 6, 2024
Urgent call for support: Crosskennan Lane needs your help to double donations
With just days left, Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary is in a race against time to secure vital funds through the BigGive campaign. The...

Dec 6, 2024
Man charged to court in connection with burglary and other offences in Ballymena
Police investigating a report of burglary at commercial premises in the Ballymena area and other related offences on Wednesday evening,...


Dec 5, 2024
Enchanted Winter Garden cancelled on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December
As a result of the Yellow and Amber Weather Warnings issued by the Met Office for strong wind, and after conducting further health and...


Dec 5, 2024
New gazebo unveiled for community in Cullybackey!
(Front Row L-R) - Buick Primary School children, Mayor and Diamond Primary School children. (Back Row 2) - Georgina Peacock; Paul...


Dec 5, 2024
New law to make school uniform costs “affordable for all”
The Education Minister, Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by...
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