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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


Mayor visits Mid and East Antrim's ‘Social Supermarket’ in Ballymena
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams recently paid a visit tothe ‘Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Club’ – a Social Supermarket, serving the...
Mar 29, 2023


Tree-mendous tree planting part of Council’s ‘Climate Canopy’ project!
Members of Carson Community Group and staff from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council rolled-up their sleeves last week to plant six...
Mar 29, 2023


No carers available to attend elderly bedbound dementia patient due to staff shortages
A number of patients receiving domiciliary care (at-home care) in the Northern Trust, including the Ballymena area, have been impacted in...
Mar 29, 2023


Detectives investigate after attempted ATM theft in Ballymena
Detectives are investigating an attempted ATM theft at a service station on Cushendall Road in Ballymena overnight. It's understood three...
Mar 29, 2023


Donnelly Group recognises Ballymena staff for long service
Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned motor retailer, Donnelly Group, has recognised over 50 per cent of its 500 strong...
Mar 28, 2023


Over 150 new jobs created at Moy Park in Ballymena
Leading food company Moy Park has announced 150 new jobs at its Ballymena facility in County Antrim. The new roles come as the company...
Mar 28, 2023

Work set to get underway for new play parks in Martinstown and Ahoghill
Fun is on the agenda across the borough as Mid and East Antrim Council continues to seek funding to invest in quality and inclusive play...
Mar 27, 2023

Talented local artist brings colour to Ballymena town centre
Leanne McClelland, a talented freelance artist and designer from Ballymena, has recently completed a commission to deliver a mural in the...
Mar 27, 2023


Six people taken to hospital following collision in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information following a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Moorfields Road area of Ballymena...
Mar 27, 2023


Government confirms date for first £301 cost of living payment
Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. This is...
Mar 27, 2023

JILL BAKES | Mini Egg Easter Cheesecake
Mini Eggs have to be the most popular Easter chocolate (and my favourite!) so this is a great crowd-pleaser for an Easter dessert! Jill...
Mar 26, 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......
Mar 25, 2023

Tesco shoppers urged to support Community Rescue Services collection this weekend
Generous shoppers are being asked to donate to the Community Rescue Service (CRS) collection day at Tesco stores across Northern Ireland...
Mar 24, 2023

June’s bench… in memory of the woman who loved Galgorm
A new commemorative bench has been placed at the play park in the borough in memory of a very special lady who well-known and much-loved....
Mar 24, 2023
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