Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO
(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...
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NEWS
May 31, 2023
Police and Fire Service in attendance at incident in Ballymena town centre
Police and Fire Service have been tasked to an incident on Wednesday morning, 31 May, in Ballymena town centre. Witnesses report five...
May 30, 2023
Ballymena-based home visits services expand to bring more healthcare at home across NI
A Home Visits healthcare team specialising in eye health and providing services across four Counties has expanded in recent months to...
May 29, 2023
Moy Park continues initiative to boost biodiversity to Ballymena
Leading food company Moy Park is supporting biodiversity in Ballymena through a range of tree and flower planting projects with local...
May 29, 2023
Recruitment of 120 local jobs begins at Dobbies’ flagship store at The Junction Antrim
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has officially begun its recruitment of 120 full and part-time team members for its new...
May 28, 2023
Police appeal for information after hit and run collision in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of a hit-and-run collision in the Larne Road area of the town...
May 28, 2023
Steam Rally ‘rallies’ for Air Ambulance by funding three patient missions
A record charity fundraising figure from this years’ Shanes Castle Steam Rally has just been announced of £11,000 which will benefit...
May 28, 2023
New £6million road “key to unlocking regeneration potential” of St Pat’s nearing completion
All images: Padraig Merron The construction of a new £6million road in Ballymena, which began almost 12 months ago, is on schedule and...
May 27, 2023
Enterprising Women champions female entrepreneurs across Mid & East Antrim
Pictured (L-R) are Ursula O’Loughlin, Head of Economic Development at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Kelli McRoberts, Manager at...
May 27, 2023
Journalists share their stories to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement
Some of Northern Ireland’s most esteemed journalists and photo-journalists have shared their stories as part of a recorded conversations...
May 27, 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....
May 27, 2023
“Surge continues across North Antrim” – Alliance
The Alliance Party say they were proud to see a surge in support across North Antrim, following the election of John Hyland and Chelsea...
May 26, 2023
Bright future for PowerTower Amelie as local teen lifts prestigious award from Netball NI
Amelie pictured at the event with her award. The sporting talent and skill of a Ballymena teenager was recognised last weekend at the...
May 26, 2023
Ballymena couple “heartbroken” after fire devastates their business
A Ballymena couple says they are "heartbroken" after a fire tore through a storage unit at the their home with devastating impact to the...
May 26, 2023
Crawford thanks Ballymena voters for their support
Newly elected UUP Ballymena Councillor Colin Crawford pictured with North Antrim MLA Robin Swann Newly elected Ulster Unionist Party...
May 25, 2023
Highly poisonous algae found at popular walking spot in Co Antrim after dog dies
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have today confirmed that a highly toxic algae has been detected on Lough Neagh's shore at Rea's...
May 25, 2023
Mayor’s praise for local schoolboy who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with with award-winning schoolboy, Lewis Rennie. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
May 25, 2023
MEA Council urge public to PAWS for thought after pups were seized at Port of Larne
A multi-agency PAWS for Thought Operation between Council’s Animal Welfare Officers, DAERA Portal Staff and PSNI at the Port of Larne...
May 24, 2023
A World of Pure Imagination: Garden Show Ireland returns to Antrim Castle Gardens
Step into a world of pure imagination as Garden Show Ireland announces its return to the historic Antrim Castle Gardens for a three-day...
May 24, 2023
PureGym opens doors to new 24hr fitness facility in Ballymena
PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, was delighted to be open its brand new gym in Ballymena last week – it’s first new gym in...
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