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Jun 24, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! TOP 10... 1. Dogman: Twenty...


Jun 24, 2023
Returning to education can challenging but rewarding – former NRC Student
Paul Rodgers who has just completed a three year part-time Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice at Northern Regional...


Jun 24, 2023
Agewell braves an early morning cold water dip at Ballygally
Sixty local dippers braved the waves at Ballygally beach last Saturday in aid of older people's charity Agewell raising an incredible...


Jun 23, 2023
Aer Lingus Regional connects Belfast City Airport to 13 UK destinations
Ahead of the busy summer travel season, Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, has completed the launch of its...


Jun 23, 2023
New road completed at St Patrick’s Regeneration Site, Ballymena
(L-R) David McQuitty, Department for Infrastructure; Gerard Murray, Director Regional Development Office, Department for Communities; Roy...


Jun 23, 2023
Refurbished play park officially opens in Harryville
(L-R) Mayor Alderman G Mulvenna, Cllr Quigley, Alderman Beth Adger, Gavin Mcbride (DfC), Andrew McMullan, Lindsay Houston, Neil Scobbie,...


Jun 23, 2023
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus strengthens team with key new appointment
Leading zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has further strengthened its sales team with a new senior appointment. Phil Owen has...


Jun 22, 2023
Further funding from The Gallaher Trust to Age NI Charity
Assistant Manager of Age NI in Ballymena, Deirdre McGowan, Mild Cognitive Impairment Adviser at Age NI, Pauline O’Kaneand trustee of The...


Jun 22, 2023
Families gather at the Braid Chapel for Family ‘Funanza’!
Half way between Ballymena and Carnlough, the Parish Church of the Braid is nestled beside the Braid River. It’s more regularly...


Jun 22, 2023
Belfast City Airport donates life-saving equipment in memory of young Maggie Black
Sheenagh Black, Maggie’s mother (left) was on hand to receive the honour in her daughter’s memory from Director of Corporate Services at...


Jun 22, 2023
Substantial sum of money taken and camper van stolen during burglary in Ahoghill
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Old Portglenone Road,...


Jun 22, 2023
NI Valais Blacknose Club to host World Sheep Dog star James P Magee at Ballymena Mart
The Northern Ireland Valais Blacknose Club (NIVBC) is hosting an action-packed family day out on Saturday, July 8th at Ballymena...


Jun 21, 2023
New parking enforcement could see drivers £60 out of pocket at Ballymena Health & Care Centre
Drivers could soon be out of pocket if they flout parking rules at the Health & Care Centre in Ballymena, after the Northern Health &...


Jun 21, 2023
MEA Council launches School Uniform Scheme
Michele Campbell, Operations Director for Mid and East Antrim Community Advices Services and Catherine Black, Community Planning and...


Jun 21, 2023
Mid and East Antrim to host NI’S largest Pipe Band event!
Zanna Hamill, Alex Hamill, Andrew Nelson, Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, Stacey Hanna, Niamh McMullan and President RSPBAN Winston...


Jun 21, 2023
Radio Cracker Ballymena launches shop in Fairhill Centre
Anne Johnston & Paula White in front of the Radio Cracker Ballymena shop in the Fairhill Shopping Centre Radio Cracker, Ballymena’s own...


Jun 20, 2023
“Identification process” still ongoing – Police
Detectives investigating the murder of Chloe Mitchell have provided an update today, Tuesday 20 June. The young 21-year-old Ballymena...


Jun 20, 2023
Maxol breaks ground on £2.35 million expansion of Braid River and Marino Service Stations
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, is investing £2.35 million in a significant...


Jun 19, 2023
JILL BAKES | Chicken Tikka Skewers
A perfect recipe for a BBQ, or you can use your airfryer or oven. So delicious! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie and...


Jun 19, 2023
Chris Smiley and Restart Racing Honda to appear at Buick Memorial Primary School
Reigning TCR UK champion Chris Smiley will be visiting Buick Memorial Primary School, Cullybackey on Friday 23rd June with his leading...
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