NEWS

Jan 14

Ballymena Nursery School celebrates becoming an Integrated school!

Ballymena Nursery School celebrates receiving news that their school has been approved to transform to become an Integrated nursery...

Jan 12

BEAT the blues this Wellbeing Monday!

January can be a tough time, but Radius, Choice and Triangle Housing associations in partnership with Turning Point NI are hoping to help...

Jan 11

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 11th January 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...

Jan 10

Ballymena woman celebrates 80th birthday with daring 15,000ft skydive in aid of Air Ambulance NI

Brave Brenda with Katrina Hughes (AANI) Brenda Russell, a brave Ballymena lady, recently took on an adrenaline rushing 15,000ft skydive...

Jan 10

Local opticians focus on eye care for all at Simon Community hub in Ballymena

Caitlin Brennan from Simon Community is pictured with Gerard O’Mullan, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Ballymena at the Trostan Avenue...

Jan 8

Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2025!

Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are now open – celebrating the borough’s outstanding sporting...

Jan 8

Ballymena farmer to judge at Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025

Ballymena man Andrew Kennedy Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to...

Jan 6

Condemnation after brick thrown through car window in Cullybackey

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage after a brick was thrown at a car in the Main Street area of Cullybackey on Sunday...

Jan 4

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 4 January 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...

Jan 4

Ballymena Runners announce Cosy Sofa January 2025

Ballymena Runners, a local community running club, is thrilled to announce the return of their popular " Cosy Sofa " programme starting...

Jan 3

Family of Chloe Mitchell raise £7,724 for Women’s Aid ABCLN

Remembering: Chloe Mitchell The family of Chloe Mitchell have raised £7,724 for Women’s Aid ABCLN supporting the charity to help end...

Dec 30, 2024

Man impersonating police officer pulls over car in Ballymena

Police are conducting a number of enquiries following a report of a man impersonating a police officer in the Ballymena area. Chief...

Dec 30, 2024

Detectives appeal for information following arson incident in Ballymena

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a fire at a block of flats in Ballymena yesterday, Sunday...

Dec 16, 2024

Indulge in a fresh festive feast from McNeill’s ViVOXTRA, Actually

Everything you need for Christmas from McNeill's ViVOXTRA Broughshane Advertorial Picture the scene: a table laid out with all the...

Dec 15, 2024

Man sadly dies after fall on Antrim coast

Police have confirmed a man has sadly died on Sunday afternoon, 15th December, after falling from a height on the Antrim coast. The...

Dec 15, 2024

Funeral notice announced for missing Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy

The funeral details have been announced this afternoon, Sunday 15th December, for Ballymena man Alastair McIlroy. Mr McIlroy went missing...

Dec 14, 2024

Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland

Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...