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Jan 31, 2023
Police investigate after spate of overnight burglaries in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information following reports of a number of burglaries in Ballymena overnight. Sergeant McIvor said: “Sometime...

Jan 31, 2023
Male arrested by PSNI Safe Transport Team at Ballymena Train Station
Police have arrested a male over the weekend in Ballymena after he was identified as a priority offender, who had an outstanding money...


Jan 31, 2023
Wrightbus welcomes new UK sales manager
A familiar face has rejoined leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus as its new UK Sales Manager. Steve Jackson has rejoined the firm after...

Jan 30, 2023
Marbeth set to retire after 34 Christmases at the heart of retail in Ballymena
After over three decades at the heart of retail in Ballymena town centre, Instyle Fashions owner Marbeth Hughes has made a huge decision...


Jan 30, 2023
Firefighters in Northern Ireland vote to strike
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot...


Jan 30, 2023
Northern Ireland teachers to strike over pay
Members of NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union will take strike action In Northern Ireland on Tuesday 21 February over the failure to offer...


Jan 30, 2023
Back In The Game members enjoy health and wellbeing programme with NRC students
Back In The Game Ballymena hosted the Community Development Mental Health and Wellbeing programme last week in the excellent facilities...


Jan 30, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeks feedback on 2023-2027 Corporate Plan
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has released a draft of its Corporate Plan for the period April 2023 – March 2027 – and is keen to...

Jan 29, 2023
JILL BAKES | Blueberry Oat Muffins
These blueberry oat muffins are really easy, and taste delicious. They freeze really well so it’s perfect to make a batch and freeze some...


Jan 29, 2023
Ballymena based businesses take part in prestigious leadership programme
Both headquartered in Ballymena, concrete specialists, Moore Concrete and soft drinks manufacturer Norbev, joined other leading NI...


Jan 28, 2023
New defibrillator at community store brings more lifesaving equipment to Cullybackey
The installation of a new, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at a Cullybackey store means more potentially lifesaving equipment is...

Jan 28, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this weeks' news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEKS' TOP 10... 1....

Jan 28, 2023
Take an hour to help yourself and nature this Big Garden Birdwatch weekend
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this weekend, with the RSPB calling on people across the UK to help wildlife and...


Jan 27, 2023
Spike in house fire deaths and incidents prompts NIFRS fire safety appeal
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a home fire safety appeal following a spike in accidental house fire deaths and...

Jan 27, 2023
Tributes paid following passing of much loved local church pioneer and pastor
Tributes have been paid following the death of a much-loved and well-known local woman, Rosemary McAuley, who sadly passed away...

Jan 27, 2023
Police charge man after domestic assault in Ballymena
Police have charged a 30-year-old man with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm and threats to kill. He is due to appear...

Jan 26, 2023
“We want to see staff properly rewarded for the work they do” – Northern Trust Chief
The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has said she respects the right of staff to take industrial action....

Jan 26, 2023
Man arrested in connection with domestic assault in Ballymena
Detectives investigating a domestic assault in the Ballee area of Ballymena, have arrested a 30 year old man. The man remains in Police...

Jan 26, 2023
Town centre living trend continues with more apartment plans for Ballymena
The present trend for town centre living is continuing with a planning application that has been lodged in recent weeks for a new...


Jan 26, 2023
Chief Constable reveals police force facing stark budget shortfall of £80m
Chief Constable Simon Byrne has revealed today that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing a budget shortfall of £80m...
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