Ballymena couple recommend ‘Rent to Own’ scheme as smart start move to home ownership
Pictured is Pamela and Mark Surgenor with their daughters Bella aged 5 and Bonnie aged 3. A Ballymena couple have found a helping hand...
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Sep 27, 2023
MEA Council seeking to decarbonise fleet of 260 vehicles with annual fuel bill of £780K
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council owns 260 vehicles worth £3.2m councillors have been told. A report to elected representatives says...
Sep 25, 2023
MINISO to open three more stores as part of Ulster Bank-backed expansion
Local franchise owners Stuart Dixon and Trevor Finlay pictured with Leona McNicholl, Senior Relationship Manager in Ulster Bank’s...
Sep 23, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
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. The...
Sep 23, 2023
Off-duty police officer charged after incident at hotel in Ballymena
A serving PSNI officer has been arrested and charged after an incident at a hotel in Ballymena. It is understood the male officer was...
Sep 23, 2023
Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023
Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...
Sep 22, 2023
Ballymena Skate Jam returns to People’s Park this weekend!
One year on from the official opening of the Ballymena Skate Park in September 2022, Rawee returns this weekend to host a fantastic Skate...
Sep 21, 2023
Gracehill Scarecrow Festival returns this weekend!
Gracehill Moravian Church and the Gracehill Village Environmental Committee are delighted to announce that the Scarecrow Festival is...
Sep 21, 2023
Game on! Fibrus’ £47k sports fund helps almost 50 grassroots clubs
Keeva Kyle from Raceview Ladies Football Club, who plan to purchase new playing kits for the team. Water sports, swimming and boxing...
Sep 20, 2023
Police charge man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted hijacking in Ballymena
Police have charged a 40-year-old man with possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place. He has also been charged with...
Sep 20, 2023
Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck electric ‘low bridge’ buses launch in Leicester
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck zero emission buses designed to combat low bridges are to be rolled out...
Sep 19, 2023
Man arrested for attempted hijacking in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena have arrested a man following an incident at Waveney Road on Tuesday, 19th September. A spokesperson for the Police...
Sep 19, 2023
Mayor’s reception celebrates local artisan food businesses’ Great Taste Awards’ success
(Seated) Jake Houston and Rhonda Houston from Granny Shaw’s Fudge Factory; (standing) Nigel Logan from Hillstown Farm Shop; Mayor,...
Sep 19, 2023
McDonald’s restaurant in Ballymena renews local football sponsorship for 23rd year
Billy O’Flaherty (Carniny Amateur and Youth FC) and Julie McDowell (Business Manager, McDonald’s Ballymena) with children from Carniny...
Sep 18, 2023
Mid & East Antrim Council supports proposal to rename facilities in memory of Late Queen
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a proposal to rename two memorial gardens in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
Sep 17, 2023
Mid and East Antrim’s emergency services honoured
A flag has been raised at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s civic buildings to celebrate the work of all emergency services as part...
Sep 16, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
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. The...
Sep 16, 2023
All you need is love... and a Lurcher
Josie the Lurcher The team at Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging anyone with a dog-shaped hole in their life to consider adopting a Lurcher....
Sep 15, 2023
£500,000 development plan for forests in Mid and East Antrim
Glenarm, County Antrim Plans for the development of leisure facilities at Mid and East Antrim forests are to be progressed at a cost of...
Sep 14, 2023
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
River Bann, Portglenone North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has issued a statement on Thursday (14th September), calling on NI Water to confirm...
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