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7 hours ago
Jill Bakes Easter | Easter Brownies
It’s only four weeks to Easter so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favourite Easter bakes! Starting off with these fudgey and...

8 hours ago
Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...

11 hours ago
Lidl plans Northern Ireland’s largest store yet in Ballymena!
Plans for what is set to become Northern Ireland’s largest Lidl store have moved forward, with the German discount supermarket chain...


13 hours ago
Wrightbus hydrogen bus trial could lead to zero emissions travel for Sizewell C workers
Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a...


14 hours ago
Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...

1 day ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 22 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...

1 day ago
Rebuilding strength and confidence: Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena launches Battle Cancer Programme
Pictured is Joshua Courtney Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena is set to become a hub of hope and resilience for cancer survivors with the...


2 days ago
Tourism industry reps introduced to a flavour of Causeway Coast and Glens
Representatives from across the NI tourism industry pictured at the new 5 star resort, Dunluce Lodge, Portrush during a familiarisation...


2 days ago
Mayor congratulates Antrim Grammar School Rugby team on historic victory in their 50th Anniversary Year
The Mayor with (L-R) Director of Sports Mr Jamie Orr Captain Jack McNeilly Vice Captain Eoin Byrne and Principle Mr Martin Wilson Antrim...


2 days ago
Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra-rapid EV charging station
Fastned’s latest state-of-the-art charging hub at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim. Fastned, voted the UK’s best rated...

2 days ago
Ash & Go Travel: holidays tailored by travellers, for travellers
Ballymena couple David and Ashley Warwick have launch their new business Ballymena’s own Ashley Warwick has taken her lifelong love for...


2 days ago
Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following million pound makeover!
Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following a million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products...


3 days ago
Northern Trust and Bann Maine West celebrate rural women at Glarryford Farmers’ Hall
Organisers of the Celebrating Rural Women event, Leah Glass, Northern Trust Locality Lead, Joanne Brown Kerr, Bann Maine West Development...


3 days ago
Level of fraud outlined by Justice Minister at scam conference in Ballymena
(L-R) are Jonathan Leakey, author and scam survivor; Justice Minister Naomi Long; William McCaughey, chairperson of Mid & East Antrim...


3 days ago
Harryville Men’s Shed shares Tesco surplus to support Ballymena Community
Food stocked up at Harryville Men’s Shed Vulnerable people in Ballymena are receiving free food supplies from Tesco stores, thanks to the...

3 days ago
New social housing approved in Antrim despite hundreds of objections
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved an application for 38 new social housing apartments in Antrim...


3 days ago
Pink up the world! Dougies Goodies creates 20 new jobs & welcomes Kirks Bakery to the family!
Ballymena-based Dougies Goodies, is rising to new heights with ambitious expansion plans for 2025 - including the creation of 20 new jobs...


4 days ago
Borough’s flags to fly at half-mast as Mid & East Antrim Council pay tribute to Mayor Ald. Beth Adger MBE
Tribute from Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to Alderman Beth Adger MBE, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim It is with deep sadness that Mid...

4 days ago
Ballymena founder of JAQ Group reveals plans for £11M manufacturing and distribution facility in town
CGI of proposed new JAQ Group production and distribution facility in Ballymena JAQ Group founder and managing director, Connor Martin...


4 days ago
Visit Causeway Coast and Glens launch Spring campaign
Visit Causeway Coast and Glens have launched their Spring Campaign, targeting visitors in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to...
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