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Resurfacing work set to commence on Larne Road Link as part of St Patrick’s Regeneration
The Department of Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed that resurfacing works will commence within the next few weeks on the Larne Road...
Apr 3, 2023


The House Of Paisley – from firebrand preacher to First Minister
From firebrand preacher to First Minister, a new three-part series for BBC Northern Ireland charts the remarkable journey of Ian Paisley,...
Apr 3, 2023


Local schools ‘net’ sports pack from Moy Park
Leading food company Moy Park has donated 10 sports packs to local schools in Ballymena. The schools received a combination of football,...
Apr 3, 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....
Apr 2, 2023

JILL BAKES | Easter Lemon Pavlova
If you’re not a fan of a traditional chocolate dessert, this is a great alternative. A light and marshmallowy pavlova with loads of...
Apr 2, 2023


Mid and East Antrim's social supermarket opens in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim councillors were recently given an update on the opening of a social supermarket in Ballymena with grocery deliveries...
Apr 2, 2023


Local volunteers raise £1,400 spinning for stoves!
Staff and volunteers from Habitat ReStore Ballymena (Larne Road) recently held a sponsored spin-a-thon to raise funds for Habitat's...
Apr 1, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Easter waste management arrangements
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Easter arrangements for bin and box collections, Household Recycling Centre closures and toilet...
Apr 1, 2023


Arriva London set to welcome 50 new Wrightbus zero emission buses built in Ballymena
Arriva London is proud to welcome 50 new zero emission electric vehicles into operation this year, further ensuring their pledge to...
Mar 31, 2023


Unique coin and birth certificates mark momentous Coronation celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will be distributing special commemorative coins to schools across the Borough to celebrate the...
Mar 31, 2023

Barr highlights need for defibrillator in Clough villlage
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) candidate Alan Barr has highlighted the need for a defibrillator to be placed in Clough village. Alan said:...
Mar 31, 2023


Public urged to only call 999 as Ambulance Service strike action commences
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) is urging the public to only call 999 in the case of a life-threatening emergency as staff...
Mar 31, 2023


Translink announces Easter timetables
Translink has announced that holiday timetables will operate on Easter Monday and Tuesday, 10th and 11th April, for those considering a...
Mar 31, 2023


NI Rate bills set to be issued next week
Rate bills will start to arrive with homes and businesses from the start of next week (3rd April 2023). The bill will set out the amount...
Mar 30, 2023


Ballymena company Wrightbus at forefront of hydrogen revolution in Northern Ireland
An innovative multi-million pound green hydrogen production facility at the Ballymena headquarters of globally renowned sustainable bus...
Mar 30, 2023


New model of care for pregnant women being rolled out in Northern Ireland
A new model of care which will improve maternity services for women and babies in Northern Ireland is being launched. The new model,...
Mar 30, 2023


Ballymena optician retires after 35 years of service
A popular optician from an independent practice in Ballymena has retired after over three decades of service to the local area....
Mar 30, 2023


Musgrave invests £65k installing defibrillators in stores across NI
Musgrave Northern Ireland has announced that it has invested £65,000 in installing Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at various...
Mar 30, 2023

firmus energy customers to benefit from second tariff reduction this year
Customers of Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, will benefit from reduced tariffs in the Ten Towns...
Mar 30, 2023


Slemish Market Garden receives UK's Best Greengrocer Award!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council proudly recognises the success of local family-owned business - Slemish Market Garden - for being...
Mar 30, 2023
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