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Local sporting champions shine spotlight on Sports Eye Injury Month
Derick Topping Two former all-Ireland sporting champions, who have swapped ‘medals’ for ‘medicine’ are reminding sports enthusiasts of...
5 hours ago


Donnelly and Ganiel secure wins at Kilwaughter Minerals Larne 10 Mile Race
Peter Donnelly and Gladys Ganiel were the men’s and women’s title winners as over 700 runners from across Northern Ireland and beyond...
22 hours ago


Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
24 hours ago


Government slashes import tariffs on everyday essentials to boost economy
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and ease financial pressures on households and businesses, the UK Government has announced a...
1 day ago


MEA’s Create Gifts launches new website offering personalised gifts with a social impact
AEL trainees Cody, Stuart and Rachael Larne-based social enterprise Access Employment Limited (AEL) has unveiled a new online platform,...
2 days ago


Grand reopening of Dobbies Antrim garden centre officially relaunches flagship store with BEST EVER deals
Dobbies General Manager, Ken Ferguson, and Operations Manager, Jenny Campbell, with The Junction Centre Director, Chris Flynn, at...
3 days ago

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
3 days ago


Licensing laws under review as Council highlights costs and complaints
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for Department for Communities’ guidance for residents affected by disturbance arising...
4 days ago


Back in Business Rate Relief scheme extended for applications
Finance Minister John O’Dowd MLA with City Sips Café owner Caoimhe Meehan. Finance Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged anyone planning to...
4 days ago


Pupils told to keep their eyes on the prize as optician visits local school
Children at Moorfields Primary School in Ballymena have been encouraged to look after their vision and keep their eyes healthy following...
6 days ago


Co Antrim businesses successfully complete Tourism NI’s Sustainable Tourism Business Programme
(L-R): Tina O’Dwyer, CEO of The Tourism Space, Alannah Greenlees, Glenarm Castle, Declan Scullion, Willow and Lore and Jessica Hoyle,...
6 days ago


Belfast gets a slice of Vanilla as first store on island of Ireland opens exclusively at CastleCourt
Some of the team from Vanilla, which has exclusively opened at CastleCourt Shopping Centre on Belfast’s Royal Avenue, pictured with Leona...
Apr 7


M&S Ballymena helps deliver 4.4 million meals to good causes in Northern Ireland
Marks & Spencer colleagues work closely with Neighbourly charity partners to redistribute surplus food from store to support the...
Apr 5

Final council permit approval clears way for Twilight Zone to open at new town centre location
The Twilight Zone is set to open in the former Gino Casuals store in Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has...
Apr 4


Wrightbus celebrates 50 million zero-emission miles with ministerial visit
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus celebrated hitting 50 million zero-emission miles with a visit from Local Transport Minister Simon...
Apr 3

Northern Ireland Economy Minister addresses trade concerns at Momentum Economic Conference in Ballymena
Dr Caoimhe Archibald Ballymena, April 03, 2025 – Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, delivered a keynote address...
Apr 3


UK faces Trump’s 10% tariff with cool heads and National interest at heart, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with business leaders on Thursday morning in Downing Street London, April 3, 2025 – UK Prime Minister...
Apr 3

Ballymena welcomes a new era of fun with the launch of the GodmodeX Gaming Hub!
After more than a decade of spreading joy through their innovative entertainment ventures, Mike and Karen, the dynamic duo behind...
Apr 2


Donnelly Group honours Ballymena employees at Long Service Awards
Five members of staff from Donnelly Group’s Antrim Road showroom, in Ballymena - Lee Graham (5 years), Jillian Letters (15 years), Joel...
Apr 2


Six of the best as TST Group secures another BRCGS accreditation
TST Group has secured a coveted BRCGS accreditation for the sixth consecutive year. Pictured is managing director Maire Claire Reid....
Apr 2
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