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Jul 1, 2023
Ballymena Mini Twelfth taking place in town centre
The Ballymena Mini Twelfth Parade is set to take place today, Saturday 1 July, setting off from The Harryville area and proceeding...


Jul 1, 2023
Mid and East Antrim celebrates new cohort of accredited tour guides
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Council representatives and tour guides. The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...


Jun 30, 2023
£300,000 helps bring Broughshane’s new community centre one step closer
Broughshane & District Community Association is celebrating after being awarded £300,000 from the government's Levelling Up initiative,...

Jun 30, 2023
Residents and businesses reminded of changes to car parking charges across Mid & East Antrim
Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are reminded of changes to car parking charges in the Borough which come into...


Jun 30, 2023
UDS Freight expands footprint in Ballymena
Family owned UDS Freight has located to the Logistics building in Galgorm Industrial Estate, Ballymena, to accommodate recent growth and...


Jun 30, 2023
NIFRS crews thanked for response to recent wildfires
Permanent Secretary Peter May met Firefighters and NIFRS Support Staff at Ballymena Fire Station. The Department of Health Permanent...


Jun 30, 2023
Mid & East Antrim July waste management arrangements
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council would like you to note the below 12 and 13 July holiday arrangements for bin and box collections,...


Jun 28, 2023
Donnelly Group celebrates long serving staff
Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned motor retailer, Donnelly Group, has honoured the 17 staff members who have been part of...


Jun 28, 2023
Vacant unit gets welcome revamp thanks to Town Centre Property Repurposing Pilot Grant Scheme
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Natalie Jackson from Fairhill Shopping Centre. A vacant unit in Fairhill...


Jun 28, 2023
100 miles in May for Broughshane’s Red Hot Chili Steppers
SPAR Broughshane’s Red Hot Chili Steppers, (L-R) Bronwyn Hillis, Amy Sneddon and Emma Erwin. Three of the team from SPAR Broughshane have...

Jun 27, 2023
Busy Ballymena road to be closed five days for manhole fitting
The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed a busy Ballymena road is set to be closed for most of next week to allow for the...


Jun 27, 2023
Fantastic new sensory experience opens at People’s Park in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council last week celebrated the official opening of the new sensory experience in People’s Park, Ballymena....


Jun 26, 2023
Funeral arrangements confirmed for young Ballymena woman Chloe Mitchell
Arrangements have been confirmed for the funeral of 21-year-old Ballymena woman Chloe Mitchell. The well-known young woman was last seen...


Jun 26, 2023
Identification process concludes and confirms human remains as murder victim Chloe Mitchell
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have confirmed on Monday afternoon, 26 June, that the identification process has concluded in...


Jun 26, 2023
Translink Little Explorers is back for another Summer of fun across Northern Ireland
Greg McKernan, Bus Inspector at Translink’s Downpatrick bus station, welcomes brother and sister Reuben (aged 5) and Eva Forster (aged 8)...

Jun 26, 2023
Police investigate after windows smashed at number of homes in Harryville
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of criminal damage in the Larne Street area of the...


Jun 25, 2023
World’s most efficient double deck battery-electric trialled on Isle of Man
The world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus has visited the Isle of Man as part of a tour to demonstrate its...


Jun 25, 2023
JILL BAKES | Jill’s Homemade Chunky Potato Salad
This potato salad is nicer than any you can buy and is hassle-free to make! I use light mayo and some Greek yoghurt to make it a bit...


Jun 25, 2023
Weather warning issued for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising of thunderstorms which may cause some localised flooding and disruption on...


Jun 24, 2023
Co Antrim start-up scoops top prize at all-Island pitching competition
A County Antrim businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners of the Yes You Can £4,000 pitching competition which reached its...
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