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Mar 3, 2023
Ballymena Spitfire: Mural of iconic warplane lands in Drumtara
Ballymena has a new mural recognising the collective efforts of local people during WWII when they pulled together to raise money for the...


Mar 3, 2023
Teenager (15) arrested by police investigating series of burglaries in Ballymena
Police investigating a series of burglaries in the Ballymena area have made an arrest. A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of 10...


Mar 3, 2023
Translink, IFA and Ulster GAA team-up to launch Play It Safe campaign
Northern Ireland’s public transport provider, Translink, has announced a new safety initiative in partnership with local sporting...


Mar 2, 2023
Football Banning Order and community service for teen following assault
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to 120 hours' community service for common assault and disorderly behaviour and was handed a...


Mar 2, 2023
BDO NI’s Primary School Hockey Festival commences
Ulster Hockey’s Youth Division have launched their primary schools’ competition in partnership with BDO NI. It will include 22 regional...

Mar 2, 2023
Met Office - Turning colder with snow on the way!
The UK will get colder later this weekend with a northerly airmass dropping temperatures and introducing snow to the forecast next week....


Mar 2, 2023
Detectives appeal for information following fire at a home in Ballymena
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a fire at a property in Ballymena in the early hours...

Mar 2, 2023
Mayor meets Jonathan Rea MBE bursary recipients
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed recipients of the Jonathan Rea bursary fund to his parlour to...


Mar 2, 2023
This World Book Day, half a million children in UK don’t own a single book
As reading attainment rises in schools, reading for pleasure continues its sharp decline To mark World Book Day 2023, the charity is...


Mar 2, 2023
£25m Wrightbus boost as government invests in zero-emission public transport
Ballymena-based Wrightbus has received a £25.3m boost with the government announcing today, Thursday 2 March, that it is to back the...


Mar 1, 2023
Fab food for less with MEA Council’s new air fryer cook book!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Community Health & Wellbeing Team have produced a culinary cook book packed full of tasty recipes...


Mar 1, 2023
Carnlough’s Londonderry Arms Hotel for sale
The Londonderry Arms Hotel in Carnlough, Co Antrim, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established and best-known hotels, has been placed...


Mar 1, 2023
New laws coming into effect offering greater protections for private tenants
New laws governing private tenancies in Northern Ireland will come into effect from 1 April 2023.


Mar 1, 2023
Man set to appear in court after attack on woman and threats to kill in Ballymena
A 30 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including making threats to kill, aggravated burglary and possession of an...


Mar 1, 2023
The Gallaher Trust partners with the Ulster Farmers’ Union to launch Scholarship Scheme
Ballymena farming community to benefit from £65,000 scholarship funding.


Feb 28, 2023
Ballymena artist creates work in aid of survivors of modern slavery
Ballymena artist Ally Simpson, known online to his 18,000 Instagram followers as @super.simbo, has collaborated with UK anti-slavery...


Feb 28, 2023
MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Dementia Hero Awards, which is hosted by Alzheimer’s...

Feb 28, 2023
Four Letters Of Love starring Pierce Brosnan & Helena Bonham Carter filming in Co Antrim
Movie buffs and celebrity fans will be delighted to know that a star-studded movie is currently filming at locations across Northern...


Feb 28, 2023
Aer Lingus Regional strengthens Belfast schedule with new service to the Isle of Man
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services announces a new service linking Belfast City with the Isle of Man....

Feb 28, 2023
Consultation considers extra charges for burying overweight but hears crane “not necessary”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to make families “fully aware” of the number of interments that can be accommodated...
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