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Ballymena Hospice Support Group celebrates £150,000 fundraising triumph at AGM
The Ballymena Hospice Support Group marked a triumphant evening at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 14 April, held at the...
3 days ago

Co Antrim athletes represent Northern Ireland in the 2025 British National Winter Triathlon Finals
15-year-old Holly Hamill Two locally based competitors recently joined the Northern Ireland team of 12 young athletes who qualified by...
Apr 7


Outstanding success for Belfast Grand Central Station at CIHT Awards
Duncan McAllister, Conor McLornan, Jackson Touhey, Louise Sterritt, and Philip Brown of Translink’s Belfast Grand Central Station...
Apr 6


M&S Ballymena helps deliver 4.4 million meals to good causes in Northern Ireland
Marks & Spencer colleagues work closely with Neighbourly charity partners to redistribute surplus food from store to support the...
Apr 5

Ballymena welcomes a new era of fun with the launch of the GodmodeX Gaming Hub!
After more than a decade of spreading joy through their innovative entertainment ventures, Mike and Karen, the dynamic duo behind...
Apr 2


Donnelly Group honours Ballymena employees at Long Service Awards
Five members of staff from Donnelly Group’s Antrim Road showroom, in Ballymena - Lee Graham (5 years), Jillian Letters (15 years), Joel...
Apr 2


Six of the best as TST Group secures another BRCGS accreditation
TST Group has secured a coveted BRCGS accreditation for the sixth consecutive year. Pictured is managing director Maire Claire Reid....
Apr 2

Ballymena app hits 1m users and active in over 190 countries - Stronger Mobile
Jack Fullerton and Peter Gillan Stronger Mobile, an innovative fitness app created and designed in Northern Ireland, has gone global...
Apr 1


Special reception held for Ulster Minor Hurling Champions Glenariffe - Glenravel!
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan and Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop pictured with members of the...
Mar 31


All About Us – ASD teens honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
All About Us – ASD Teens Committee with the Lord-Lieutenant, Jackie Stewart DL, Mayor and Deputy Mayor All About Us – ASD Teens has been...
Mar 29


Hawk soars to success as the Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of Day Opportunities
Hawk Pijl It’s over ten years since Hawk Pijl was first introduced to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities...
Mar 26

Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
Mar 23


Mayor congratulates Antrim Grammar School Rugby team on historic victory in their 50th Anniversary Year
The Mayor with (L-R) Director of Sports Mr Jamie Orr Captain Jack McNeilly Vice Captain Eoin Byrne and Principle Mr Martin Wilson Antrim...
Mar 22

Ballymena founder of JAQ Group reveals plans for £11M manufacturing and distribution facility in town
CGI of proposed new JAQ Group production and distribution facility in Ballymena JAQ Group founder and managing director, Connor Martin...
Mar 19


Ballymena businesswoman celebrated at 2025 Women in Business Awards
Pictured (L-R) are Lauren Burns from award sponsor Wilson Nesbitt, Mabel Higgins and The WiB Group Chair Nichola Robinson. Northern...
Mar 14


Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards
Winners and sponsors at the annual Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards The best in local sport was celebrated at the annual Mid and East...
Mar 14


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13


From 60 to over 200: EA Chief applauds Dunclug’s remarkable growth as school continues to excel
Dunclug Primary School in Ballymena welcomed a distinguished guest on Tuesday, 11 March, as Mr Richard Pengelly, Chief Executive of the...
Mar 12


Carey Faughs hurling team enjoy council reception to celebrate sporting success
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan has hosted a reception to celebrate Carey Faughs hurling team recent...
Mar 11


Slemish Players shine: Ballymena group scoops eight awards at drama festival
The Slemish Players taking on Conor McPherson’s The Night Alive The Slemish Players, an amateur dramatics group from Ballymena, were...
Mar 9
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