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Dec 3, 2024
New study reveals how your stress levels are affecting your dog
Recent research reveals your pooch can detect when your stress levels are heightened, and that they subsequently mirror your emotions...


Dec 3, 2024
Bellaghy Bawn to host new writers’ residency following £3.8 million cultural investment
Bellaghy Bawn Bellaghy Bawn is set to become a premier destination for writers following a £3.8million (€4.6million) investment agreement...


Dec 3, 2024
Northern Ireland utility companies join together to keep communities connected this winter
Managing Director of NIE Networks, Derek Hynes; Group Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Energy, Kailash Chada; Chief Executive of NI...

Dec 2, 2024
Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets
A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...

Dec 2, 2024
Celebrate your team & customers, support local & spread festive cheer with the Ballymena Gift Card!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate your team, clients, or contractors this festive season? The Ballymena Gift Card is the ultimate...


Dec 2, 2024
Brave Clady mum shares story of devastating heart failure diagnosis just days after giving birth
Claire with husband Liam and daughter Aoibhe. For most new mums, life after having a baby brings big changes and new challenges but for...


Dec 2, 2024
NRC student Charlie Fleck celebrates success at SkillBuild National Final 2024
Northern Regional College student Charlie Fleck from Ballymena who secured a bronze medal in Joinery at the prestigious SkillBuild...


Dec 2, 2024
Magic of Christmas arrives at Belfast Grand Central Station with a festive screening of Elf
Belfast Film Festival CEO, Michelle Devlin joins Translink Smartmover, Connie Curistan at Belfast Grand Central Station to spread some...


Dec 2, 2024
Enchanted Winter Garden 2024 sparkles into life!
Rebecca and Matt with their sons Robert, Thomas and Benjamin from Ballymena enjoy the opening night of the Enchanted Winter Garden in...


Dec 2, 2024
‘Wellbeing Oasis’ opens at Dunadry Hotel and Gardens
Bridgene Keeley and Eddie McKeever at the grand opening of the Dunadry Garden Spa The transformation of facilities at the historic...


Dec 2, 2024
ANB Councillors set to consider changes to household waste services in bid to cut costs
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors are to consider making changes to household waste services this week in a bid to cut costs....


Dec 2, 2024
Portrush RNLI Volunteers receive commendations from the RNLI
Five volunteer crew members of Portrush RNLI were presented with Medical Director Commendations from the RNLI on Saturday, November 30. ...


Dec 1, 2024
TV | Paris 2024: Medals and Memories
L-R: Jack McMillan, Daniel Wiffen, Hannah Scott, Rhys McClenaghan, Rebecca Shorten and Philip Doyle “When I felt that gold medal go round...

Dec 1, 2024
Jill Bakes | One-Pan Bacon Mac & Cheese with Crispy Stuffing Topping
A really tasty and family-friendly one-pan meal - minimal washing up and maximum flavour! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS…...


Dec 1, 2024
Person rescued after falling at Giants Causeway on Antrim coast
This afternoon (Sunday 1 December) Portrush All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a...


Dec 1, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...


Dec 1, 2024
Police appeal for witnesses after five officers injured while responding to a melee outside nightclub
Police are appealing for witnesses to a disturbance in Bradbury Place in south Belfast during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 1...

Nov 30, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 30 November 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...


Nov 30, 2024
Police investigate aggravated burglary by man armed with knife in Ahoghill
Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in Ahoghill during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 30 November....


Nov 30, 2024
Security alert ends following reports of two explosions in Co Antrim
A security alert in the Carnany Drive area of Ballymoney has ended. Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “Shortly after 2am this morning,...


Nov 30, 2024
Two people helped by Fire Service from house after arson attack in Antrim
Police are investigating an arson attack on a property in Antrim overnight. It's believed that flammable liquid was poured on the front...

Nov 30, 2024
Cameron’s department store announces death of Mr John Cameron
Cameron’s department store in Ballymena have today announced the sad news of the passing of founder and owner Mr John Cameron. A pivotal...


Nov 30, 2024
Enterprising Women Winter Showcase in Ballymena celebrates local female entrepreneurs
Hundreds of shoppers and visitors at the Tower Centre in Ballymena supported the Enterprising Women Winter Showcase - a festive event...


Nov 29, 2024
Police charge further three men to court following ramming and pursuit in Kilrea
Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged three...
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