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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...
Mar 19


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...
Mar 19


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...
Mar 19


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...
Mar 19

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

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


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


‘Let’s Dance’ launches in association with Co Antrim Rock Choirs and First Dance NI
Local Rock Choirs were excited to provide the musical backdrop for some of the dancers at the recent launch of “Let’s Dance”, a...
Mar 17

Ballymena welcomes back the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment
Music enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment prepares to make a triumphant return...
Mar 17

Husky Puppies celebrate St Pawtrick’s Day at Dogs Trust Ballymena
A former stray dog and her litter of eight-week-old puppies will celebrate St Pawtrick’s Day in style this year, surrounded by shamrocks...
Mar 17

Tulip Festival returns to Glenarm Castle with Northern Ireland’s first-ever Squishmallows experience!
Glenarm Castle is set to burst into bloom this May Bank Holiday Weekend, 3-5 May, with the return of its spectacular Tulip Festival—a...
Mar 16

Find a safe space and listening ear at the Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide support groups
The Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide Ballymena support group will be meeting monthly in Galgorm Community Centre. The Northern Health...
Mar 16


Wrightbus leaders meet government officials at UK's first bus manufacturing panel
Local Transport MinisterSimon Lightwood MP with Jean-Marc Gales and Jo Bamford, during a visit to NewPower in Oxfordshire last month....
Mar 16

Jill Bakes | Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing
The perfect bake for St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend! These are so delicious and simple to make - you have to try them! Jill Stewart (...
Mar 16

TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 15 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...
Mar 15

St Patrick’s Day Vintage Show set to delight in Broughshane
The Traction Club of Ulster (TECU) is gearing up to host a spectacular St Patrick’s Day Vintage Show on Monday, 17 March 2025, from...
Mar 15


Police issue travel advice ahead of St Patrick’s Day events near Broughshane
On Monday 17th March, the annual pilgrimage to Slemish will take place near Broughshane, with participants following in the footsteps of...
Mar 15


Ballymena businesswoman celebrated at 2025 Women in Business Awards
Pictured (L-R) are Lauren Burns from award sponsor Wilson Nesbitt, Mabel Higgins and The WiB Group Chair Nichola Robinson. Northern...
Mar 14

SAVED | Family Fun Zone at Carnfunnock Park set to reopen
The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone outside Larne have announced their planned return to the country park next month. Ian and...
Mar 14


Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards
Winners and sponsors at the annual Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards The best in local sport was celebrated at the annual Mid and East...
Mar 14
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