TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 19 October 2024
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
top of page
NEWS
Oct 19
Police investigate second burglary in the week at pharmacy in Ballymena
Police are investigating an early-morning burglary at Boots Pharmacy in the Harryville area of Ballymena. At approximately 3am this...
Oct 18
Late Queen's portrait to be placed in mayor's parlour in The Braid
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has voted to hang a portrait of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the mayor’s parlour at The...
Oct 18
Minister applauds the history, heritage and hard work that gained UNESCO status
Minister Gordon Lyons addresses the inscription ceremony in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to mark four Moravian Church settlements (including...
Oct 18
Three charged to court following assault on police officers in Ballymena
Two men aged 41 and 40 years old and a 31 year old woman have been charged with a number of offences including theft, disorderly...
Oct 18
Planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock Country Park given green light
A new bikers' haven on the Antrim coast is one step closer to becoming a reality after planning permission to redevelop Carnfunnock...
Oct 18
Two police officers assaulted in Ballymena
Two police officers were assaulted in Ballymena as they responded to a report of theft in the Richmond Park area yesterday...
Oct 17
Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections
A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 17
Councillor Bréanainn Lyness leds tributes to residents who have recently died
Deputy Mayor, Ballymena Sinn Fein Councillor Bréanainn Lyness Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a minute’s silence as a...
Oct 17
Mid and East Antrim ranked second closely behind Belfast for new business startups
A new study aimed to identify emerging business hubs across the UK, particularly outside busy cities with well-established corporate...
Oct 16
From toilet seats to office chairs - MEA Council plans reveal change of use for Wellington Court
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has submitted plans which will see the former Wellington Court toilets repurposed into space for...
Oct 16
Minister Muir visits Ballymena based businesses
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA pictured with NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell and Cranswick Country Foods Technical Manager Kathryn...
Oct 16
Ballymena motorsport rising star ready for prototype debut in Ligier European Series
Brandon McCaughan. (Image: Jakob Ebrey Photography) Motorsport rising star Brandon McCaughan is set for an exciting return to racing this...
Oct 15
Paws up for Wags & Whiskers: Ballymena's newest pet paradise opens its doors
Owners of Wags & Whiskers Pet Retreat Ruairi and Sarah Walsh Ballymena's furry residents have something to wag their tails about today as...
Oct 15
Water makes the world go round - St Colmcille’s PS enjoy learning with visit from NI Water
Pupils at St Colmcille’s Primary School in Ballymena This is just one interesting fact pupils of St Colmcille’s Primary School,...
Oct 15
Council considers buying two street cleansing machines costing £200K to clean up after dogs
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a motion for the council to purchase two dog foul street cleansing machines. The motion was...
Oct 15
Wrightbus apprentice joins panel to discuss opportunities for women in the bus and coach industry
Apprentice Hannah Currie A female apprentice from zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus shared her insights into the opportunities and...
Oct 15
Kilwaughter Minerals acquired by French multi-national Saint-Gobain
Kilwaughter Minerals Limited is to become part of the French multi-national Saint-Gobain group after they reached a binding agreement for...
Oct 14
Have some frightful fun in Mid and East Antrim this October!
As the leaves fall and the nights grow darker, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is thrilled to announce a series of fang-tastic...
Oct 14
SALE AGREED: Plans appear to be progressing for new Lidl store in Ballymena
Site sale agreed. Inset: CGI of new build Lidl concept store under construction currently in Coleraine. Ballymena's retail scene...
bottom of page