David puts his best foot forward to walk 500 miles for local charity
David pictured after completing the South Downs Way in September as a training exercise, walking 120 miles over 8 days. David Stranaghan...
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May 23, 2023
Dogs Trust appeal for foster carers in Northern Ireland
Adam McGahan Dogs Trust foster dog. The team at Dogs Trust Ballymena is appealing to dog lovers in Northern Ireland to help care for more...
May 23, 2023
Department of Health seeking to “develop alternative arrangements” for Galgorm Surgery
The Department of Health today confirmed that it is beginning a "process to develop alternative arrangements" after yet another GP...
May 23, 2023
Residents and businesses advised of changes to car parking charges in Mid and East Antrim
Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are being advised of changes to car parking charges in the Borough – the first...
May 23, 2023
Doagh farmer celebrates success at Dale Farm’s Milk Quality Awards
Fred Allen, Dale Farm Chair and Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank pictured with Samuel Kennedy and family Doagh farmer...
May 23, 2023
Maker of world’s most efficient electric double deck bus hits new green milestone
Wrightbus's double deck Electroliner, the most efficient BEV double deck in the world, with the single deck Electroliner, now classed the...
May 22, 2023
County Antrim stores win Musgrave ‘Store of the Year’ Awards
Centra McCool’s Ballymena owner Peter McCool (left) and store manager Kevin Killough celebrate after achieving the bronze award in the...
May 21, 2023
Antrim and Ballymena based beauty businesses recognised at NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2023
Katie Smith Aesthetics is presented with the trophy for 'Aesthetics Clinic to Watch' from Sian Keane on behalf of NI Beauty Excellence...
May 21, 2023
Police investigate after car found on roof in bushes in Ballymena
Police are conducting a number of enquiries following a one vehicle road traffic collision on the Larne Link Road in Ballymena. A report...
May 19, 2023
Another Medical Practice announces closure plans in Ballymena
In what has become almost expected and inevitable, another GP surgery in Ballymena has announced that it will close, blaming escalating...
May 19, 2023
The Gallaher Trust supports Harryville Men’s Shed with £45k funding
Pictured is Harryville’s new Project Co-Ordinator, Jim McIlroy, Chairman at Harryville Men’s Shed, Denver McMeekin and trustee of The...
May 18, 2023
NRC construction students build a bright future at Skillbuild NI Final
Conor Dallas from Northern Regional College’s Ballymoney campus receiving the Overall Apprentice of the Year award from Sarah Travers,...
May 18, 2023
Government body concerns over MEDIVET takeover of local veterinary business
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined its preliminary concerns that the purchase of 12 independent veterinary...
May 18, 2023
Revolutionary bakery comes to Ballymena and beyond
Whitney McIlfatrick of Greenhill Vegan Bakery From the green hills over looking the mountain of Slemish, Whitney McIlfatrick and her...
May 17, 2023
Police investigate after discovery of two dead white-tailed eagles in Ballymena
Police are investigating the circumstances following the discovery of two dead white-tailed eagles, in the Glenhead Road area of...
May 17, 2023
Local SPAR store marks milestone anniversary
(L–R) Jonathan Finlay, Geraldine Scullion, Briedge McLarnon, Tommy McIntyre, Tomás McIntyre, Patricia McIntyre, Shay O'Hagan, Heather...
May 17, 2023
NI charity wraps up magic of Disneyland for 12 children living with serious health conditions
The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust, a charity that makes dreams come true for children living with...
May 17, 2023
NI Shadow Minister praises Wrightbus for green energy innovation during visit to Ballymena
(Centre L-R), Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Kyle, with members of the Wrightbus...
May 16, 2023
Council lorry driver charged following alleged hit and run at school gates in Ballymena
Police investigating a reported hit and run collision which occurred on Monday (15th May) outside the gates of a local primary school,...
May 16, 2023
Galgorm Collection checks out as a Great Place to Work
Major Northern Ireland employer Galgorm Collection has become the first hospitality group on the island of Ireland to achieve official...
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