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Alderman McDonald welcomes £450K resurfacing scheme in Ahoghill
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald (Bannside) has welcomed the announcement today that a £450,000 resurfacing...
Mar 18


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


Appeal for information following Ahoghill burglary
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary on Tuesday, 12th November, in Ahoghill. Detective Sergeant...
Nov 13, 2024


Ahoghill man (45) sentenced in court for offences linked to EncroChat
Joseph Dornan appeared before Londonderry Crown Court today, 25 September, having been charged with offences linked to EncroChat, an...
Sep 25, 2024


Plans submitted for almost 40 new homes in Ahoghill
A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for almost 40 new homes outside Ballymena. The...
Aug 28, 2024


TUV announce Anna Henry to take Bannside council seat
The TUV have announced that 23-year-old Anna Henry will be co-opted to fill the Bannside council seat vacated by Timothy Gaston after he...
Jul 23, 2024


Details for The Twelfth 2024 celebrations in Ballymena, Ahoghill, Broughshane & Cloughmills
Approaching the biggest date in the ‘marching calendar’ this week, preparations are well underway in many communities across Northern...
Jul 9, 2024


Appeal for information following spate of burglaries in Ahoghill
Police are investigating reports of two recent burglaries and suspicious activity in the Ahoghill area. Officers received a report at...
Jun 22, 2024


Disgust after wanton vandalism at Ahoghill park
The community in Ahoghill have been left disgusted after a scourge of sheer wanton vandalism that took place in the local Woodland Park...
May 29, 2024


Mixed reaction from councillors as DfI to legislate for restrictions outside schools in MEA
Mid and East Antrim council has been informed by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) of its intention to legislate for restrictions...
May 26, 2024


Road users advised of expected delays as parades take place over St Patrick’s Day weekend
Road users are being advised of a number of parades taking place in the Ballymena area over the St Patrick's Day weekend. Local police...
Mar 15, 2024


Residents furious after being left in dark over DfI decision to ‘cut off’ decorative lantern lights
The original lantern style lighting, replaced by the LED light heads (inset). A number of local residents say they've been 'left in the...
Feb 27, 2024


Fibrus expands network across MEA boosting connectivity for more than 3,000 homes and businesses
Fibrus, the Full Fibre broadband provider, has announced that more than 3,000 homes and businesses across the wider Ballymena area are...
Jan 12, 2024


Man arrested for disorderly behaviour in Ahoghill
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man, after attending a report of a concern for safety in the Brookfield Gardens area of Ahoghill, on...
Dec 4, 2023


DUP stalwart recognised for his service to the Party and community of Ballymena
Former councillor and mayor Tommy Nicholl MBE presented with certificate by DUP Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Well-known local man...
Nov 5, 2023


Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023


From seeds to success as community gardeners recognised at Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards
Representatives from Cullybackey which was awarded the Large Village award. Hard working volunteers, community gardeners and council...
Oct 15, 2023


Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023
Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...
Sep 23, 2023


Vehicle stolen in Ahoghill crashed near Kells
PSNI Road Policing Unit (Steeple) were called to assist officers from Ballymena this week after a vehicle was stolen from the Ahoghill...
Sep 2, 2023


Police charge man (27) following burglaries and assault in Ahoghill
Police in Ballymena investigating a number of incidents in the Ahoghill area on Thursday 31st August have charged a 27 year old man with...
Sep 1, 2023
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