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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...
4 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...
4 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...
4 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...
5 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...
5 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...
5 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...
5 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...
6 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...
6 days ago


The Dog’s Inn: A barking brilliant addition to Ballymena!
Dog lovers across Ballymena and beyond have a new reason to wag their tails with excitement as The Dog’s Inn, a one-of-a-kind indoor dog...
6 days ago


Ian Paisley pays tribute to “wonderful friend and colleague” Beth
Ian Paisley with friend, Beth Adger Ian Paisley has today paid tribute to his “wonderful friend and colleague” Beth Adger MBE, after the...
6 days ago

Santander confirms branch closures as it ‘transforms UK branch network’
Santander has today announced plans to update its UK branch network from June 2025, with seven branches set to be closed in Northern...
6 days ago


Sad news: Mayor Beth Adger passes away
Mrs Beth Adger MBE, the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim It has been confirmed this morning, Wednesday 19 March, that Mrs Beth Adger MBE, the...
6 days ago

An urgent plea from Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary: "A horrendous month, but we still have hope"
Lyn Friel, founder of Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of Northern Ireland, is...
Mar 18

Alderman McDonald welcomes £450K resurfacing scheme in Ahoghill
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald (Bannside) has welcomed the announcement today that a £450,000 resurfacing...
Mar 18


Northern Trust preparing for hospital car parking charges to be scrapped
Preparations are taking place at Antrim Hospital and Causeway Hospital in Coleraine for a return to free car parking next year. Hospital...
Mar 18

Good news for the Glens: Embankment reconstruction set to get underway in Ballycastle
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, and the site of a landslide at Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has...
Mar 18

North Antrim MP backs campaign to commemorate ‘Local Hero’
Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim backs campaign to commemorate the brave pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units ...
Mar 18


Gobbins Cliff Path reopening delayed due to storm damage
The Gobbins Cliff Path The Gobbins Cliff Path will not reopen until further notice due to rockfall damage following recent storms, winds...
Mar 18


Appeal for information following Ballymena collision
Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena yesterday afternoon, Monday 17th March....
Mar 18
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