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Jun 17, 2023
Beech Drive residents in limbo over grass cutting - McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has said residents of Beech Drive in Ballymena are frustrated at lack of grass cutting within the...
Jun 16, 2023
Two well-deserving Ballymena women recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list
Pictured are (L-R) Debbie Chestnutt, Project Co-ordinator at Good Morning Ballymena, and Catherine Humphrey, Principal of Groggan Primary...
Jun 15, 2023
Plans approved will see return of “long-awaited” community facility at Waveney
Plans for a "long-awaited" new community centre in Ballymena were approved on Thursday morning (16 June) at a meeting of Mid and East...
Jun 15, 2023
Sunny clean-up is a pick-me-up for Ballykeel
Pictured at Ballykeel 2 & District Community Association litter pick event (L-R) Ronny McFall (Tesco), Roy McClean (Housing Executive Mid...
Jun 14, 2023
Spectacular day out guaranteed this weekend as Armed Forces Day 2023 zooms into town!
RAF P8 Poseidon All eyes will be on the sky this Saturday for a rare appearance by the spectacular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight...
Jun 14, 2023
RTÉ Toy Show Appeal’s grants to help transform young lives in every county on the island of Ireland
A Ballymena-based charity is among 14 children's organisations across Northern Ireland who have been awarded grants from the RTÉ Toy Show...
Jun 13, 2023
MEA Councillors observe minute’s silence at monthly meeting as tribute paid to Chloe Mitchell
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim paid tribute to murdered Ballymena woman 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell at this month’s meeting of the...
Jun 13, 2023
Stormont departments must take steps to make funding more accessible – Community Foundation NI
The CEO of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has called on government departments to support the Community and Voluntary...
Jun 13, 2023
Turning Point NI confirm details for Ballymena vigil in memory of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell
A special vigil is set to be held this week in Ballymena in memory of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell. The young local woman went missing over...
Jun 13, 2023
Local schoolchildren nominate teachers for a Ballymena Gift Card treat!
Six very special teachers were presented this week with a £100 Ballymena Gift Card to treat themselves from a choice of over 100 local...
Jun 12, 2023
Connection Matters | Mid and East Antrim welcomes another ‘Chatty Bench’
(L-R) Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Michael Clarke (Chairperson of Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group) and...
Jun 12, 2023
Chloe Mitchell | Family’s pain ‘unimaginable and heartbreaking’ says Mayor
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna has shared her sympathies and thoughts with the family of Chloe Mitchell. The...
Jun 11, 2023
Cllr Crawford praises everyone involved in continuing search for Chloe Mitchell
Councillor Colin Crawford (UUP) has praised the efforts of everyone involved in the ongoing search operation in relation to missing young...
Jun 9, 2023
Portrush Raft Race “delighted” to hand over cheque for £25,410 to RNLI
Pictured are Brian Moore (Raft Race Compere), Matt McAlpin (Ramore Complex), Caroline Owens (Raft Race Committee member), Alison...
Jun 7, 2023
Mayor’s praise for selfless citizens of Borough amid Volunteers’ Week 2023
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, has commended all of those who give up their time to help...
Jun 7, 2023
MISSING PERSON | Police becoming “increasingly concerned” as to whereabouts of Chloe Mitchell
Police in Ballymena said they are becoming "increasingly concerned as to the whereabouts of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell". Chloe was last...
Jun 7, 2023
Sole surviving Victorian public baths in Ireland set to reopen after £17million restoration
A new visitor centre and state-of-the-art leisure and spa facilities will open later this month at Templemore Baths following a £17...
Jun 7, 2023
Tesco lorry cab branded to encourage support of NI Air Ambulance charity
A Tesco cab has been branded up to raise support for local charity, Air Ambulance NI. The vehicle has been wrapped in red, including the...
Jun 6, 2023
MISSING PERSON | Chloe Mitchell
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information with regards to the whereabouts of missing person Chloe Mitchell. Chloe was last seen...
Jun 6, 2023
Trainers before Tyres - FREE community event - visit, walk or run the new road
A free community event will mark the opening of the new road that will open up the St Patrick’s regeneration site and link the north of...
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