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May 6, 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! THIS WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....


May 6, 2023
Detectives investigate after petrol bomb thrown at house in Ballymena
Detectives are appealing for information following a report that a petrol bomb was found outside a property in Ballymena in the early...

May 5, 2023
OUR GIRL | Ballymena’s Peighton Kelly gets ready to take position for the King’s Coronation
Just one of more than 6,000 men and women of the UK Armed Forces who will march on the streets of London in Saturday's Coronation...

May 5, 2023
Cullybackey GP provision must be protected – Gaston
TUV Bannside councillor Timothy Gaston has said Cullybackey GP provision "must be protected" after the local health centre confirmed that...


May 5, 2023
Farmers’ Choir members from Co Antrim prepare to sing for the King
Nine members of a Farmers’ Choir set up by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust are set to play a key role in the Coronation of King...


May 5, 2023
Concerns grow after Cullybackey Medical Practice hands back contract
Concerns are continuing to grow in communities across Ballymena, and wider Northern Ireland population after Cullybackey Health Centre...


May 5, 2023
Beautiful blooms to celebrate historic Coronation across MEA!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has planted beautiful Royal Coronation floral displays at key locations across the Borough to...


May 4, 2023
Paisley welcomes initiative that will see racing kit cars deliver STEM education in Co Antrim
Ian Paisley MP, the Member of Parliament for North Antrim, joined a Parliamentary celebration of the work of Greenpower Education Trust...

May 4, 2023
JILL BAKES | Classic Victoria Sponge
Looking for Coronation baking inspiration?! What are your plans for the bank holiday weekend and more importantly…do they involve cake?!...


May 4, 2023
New era beckons for the Rosspark as hotel is offered for sale at £4M
One of Northern Irelands most popular full-service hotels, the Rosspark Hotel in Kells, Ballymena is to be offered for sale following the...

May 4, 2023
Coronation Community Service at St Patrick’s Church in Ballymena
The historic Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place on Saturday 6 May at 11am at...

May 4, 2023
Appeal for information following break in at business premises in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are investigating a report of a person acting suspiciously in the Broughshane Street area of the town early this...


May 4, 2023
Follow Coffee brews up a storm with Portrush’s Follow Coast
Follow Coffee Company, an award-winning Ballymena business offering speciality coffee, delicious food, and baked treats, has opened a...


May 4, 2023
Taste the best of Mid and East Antrim at Balmoral Show 2023
Sample a feast of flavours and mouth-watering treats from a selection of Mid and East Antrim’s homegrown food and drink producers at Mid...


May 3, 2023
Women’s Aid ABCLN receives funds from Nationwide Building Society
Women’s Aid ABCLN has received a grant of £49,997 from Nationwide Building Society as part of their Community Grants programme, which...


May 3, 2023
New contractor appointed for another GP practice in Ballymena
The Department of Health has confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, May 3rd, that a contractor has been appointed to provide GP services to...

May 3, 2023
New plans revealed for social housing in Rasharkin
Plans have been submitted by Triangle Housing Association for the construction of new social housing units in Rasharkin, County Antrim....


May 3, 2023
Local businesses supported by Tourism NI Kickstart programme
A mentoring project aimed at ensuring longer-term sustainability for tourism businesses in Northern Ireland has been described as an...


May 2, 2023
Fairhill Shopping Centre announces Primark as new tenant as part of a £7 million investment
Fairhill Shopping Centre is proud to announce plans of a redevelopment which will see Primark join as an exciting new tenant in 2025....

May 2, 2023
Two men sentenced for murder of Donald Fraser-Rennie in Ballymena
Two men who murdered Donald Fraser-Rennie were sentenced today (Tuesday 2 May) at Belfast Crown Court. Steven Hunter (32) from Lanntara,...
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