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Oct 3, 2024
All Aboard! Trains set to get green light at Belfast Grand Central Station
Translink is now making preliminary plans to commence rail services from Belfast Grand Central Station on Sunday 13th October. This...
Oct 2, 2024
Ministers open new Ballymoney Library
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have officially opened the newly refurbished library in Ballymoney....
Oct 2, 2024
Dougies Goodies confirms official opening date for their new Belfast bakery
The wrapper will soon be taken off Dougies Goodies new bakery in Belfast city centre After weeks of anticipation since announcing their...
Sep 29, 2024
We Built A Zoo with TikTok star Kyle Thomas
In We Built A Zoo 19-year-old TikTok star Kyle Thomas sets out to build a safe home for his array of animals in Northern Ireland. Having...
Sep 28, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 28 September 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Sep 28, 2024
Comedian Babatunde Aléshé explores Northern Ireland in new Channel 4 mini-series
Comedian Babatunde Aléshé admires the view as he crosses Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, during filming for a new Channel 4 mini-series...
Sep 27, 2024
White-Tailed Eagles: First breeding pair confirmed in Northern Ireland in over 150 years
White-tailed Eagles have bred in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 150 years in Co. Fermanagh. News of the discovery was...
Sep 25, 2024
Study online for an Equine qualification with CAFRE
Study online for a Certificate in Equine Science and Management with CAFRE, like learners Joy Carleton (Moy), Diana Cody (Enniskillen),...
Sep 24, 2024
Things are revving up as Portrush Beach Races return this weekend!
Scenes from previous Portrush Beach Races events The roar of engines will soon blend with the sound of crashing waves as the...
Sep 23, 2024
Queen’s Announces Seamus Heaney Fellows for 2024-25 - and two are from Ballymena!
Pictured L-R: Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn. The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointments of...
Sep 22, 2024
Stunning Sperrins: Perfect location for scenic guided walks
Ciara Toner (Sperrins Partnership), Joe Mahon, Mairead McCallion (walking guide). Sperrins Walking is back with a programme of walks...
Sep 22, 2024
Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘A’ is for Apple Caramel Crumble
This week we will start a new series - Jill Bakes The Alphabet. Each week we will feature a new recipe starting with a particular letter!...
Sep 21, 2024
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 21 September 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Sep 21, 2024
Renovated Irish Clachan receives certification from Tourism NI
David Roberts, Director of Strategic Development at Tourism NI (centre), pictured with Victoria and Patrick Bradley, owners of Barney’s...
Sep 19, 2024
Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA
Paula McIntyre returns for a new six-part series, Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA for BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer from...
Sep 19, 2024
Co Antrim’s favourite ice cream flavour is..? Morelli’s Ice Cream Report reveals our changing tastes
Vanilla has lost its crown as County Antrim’s favourite ice cream flavour after Honeycomb claimed the county’s top spot in the 2024...
Sep 17, 2024
Plans approved for equine therapy centre for children with complex needs in Co Antrim
Planning permission was granted for an equine therapy centre for children with complex needs at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Sep 17, 2024
One step closer - Plans submitted for new Ballymena Leisure, Health & Wellbeing Centre
Aerial view of the proposed leisure, health and wellbeing centre building, within the wider context of the St Patrick's Regeneration site...
Sep 17, 2024
Short film to help children deal with loss is set to make its Cinemagic debut
A poignant animated short film, created and directed by a mother from Ballymena that delicately addresses themes of loss and healing for...
Sep 16, 2024
Warriors: Courage, Bravery and Honour - stunning new collection release by Ballymena artist
(Images: Phil, PM Drones) Ballymena artist Carly Wright is delighted to reveal her latest collection of paintings. Entitled ‘Warriors:...
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