The Gallaher Trust celebrates success of student scholarship schemes
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, centre, is pictured with Ian Paisley, Chairman of The Gallaher Trust, foreground,...
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NEWS
Oct 7
Double success for Co Antrim brand house Douglas & Grahame at fashion industry awards
Douglas & Grahame chairman Donald Finlay (centre) with sons, brand director Michael Finlay (left) and managing director Adam Finlay...
Oct 7
Larne Town Park unveils community skate park!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced the opening of a fantastic new skate park at Larne Town Park! A celebration was held...
Oct 6
Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 6
Jill Bakes the Alphabet | ‘C’ is for Caramelitas!
‘C’ is for Caramelitas! One of my favourite traybakes ever - if you haven’t ever tried these you really need to! Jill Stewart (...
Oct 5
Mandy hangs up her pager after 26 years of service with HM Coastguard
On the stroke of midnight, September 30, 2024, Mandy Johnston, a dedicated Coastguard Rescue Officer, turned off her pager for the last...
Oct 5
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 5 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...
Oct 5
Green light for eight new apartments in Ballymena town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new retail units and eight apartments in Ballymena town centre....
Oct 4
Alice K Beauty unveils luxurious new chapter on Church Street
Alice K Beauty - the new home, the new name - Church Street, Ballymena. Ballymena’s much-loved Alice’s Beauty Clinic has relocated! Over...
Oct 4
Over £1k in fines for fly-tipping as Council cracks down on illegal dumping
Two people have been fined almost £1,300 after Mid and East Antrim Borough Council prosecuted its first two cases for non-payment of...
Oct 4
MEA Council to refurbish 'Scarlett's Park'
A play park in Larne saved from threat of closure earlier this year is to be given an upgrade. The playground at Bardic Drive in the...
Oct 3
Galgorm celebrated at innovation tourism event
Dr Vicky Kell, Director of Research & Development at Invest NI, Elaine Kelly, from the Galgorm Resort, and Eimear Callaghan, Head of...
Oct 3
YoungTesco shopper selects Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena to receive a £5,000 donation
Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena is celebrating after being selected by a young Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On...
Oct 3
Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 3
Wrightbus dominates UK bus sector with 40% market share
New data released today shows Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus continues to lead the UK’s bus sector with a staggering 40% market share,...
Oct 2
Ballymena photographer hosts inaugural exhibition with a vital message on mental heath awareness
Ballymena photographic artist David McKinney Ballymena man David McKinney is set to unveil his inaugural solo photographic exhibition ...
Oct 2
Barr expresses his condolences following tragic road fatality in Ballymena
Ulster Unionist councillor for Braid, Alan Barr Local Ulster Unionist councillor Alan Barr has expressed his condolences to the family of...
Oct 2
TUV tells SoS of opposition to NI being condominium, ruled in part by UK laws and in part by EU laws
Pictured are (L-R) TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell, TUV party leader Jim Allister MP, Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP, and...
Oct 2
Dougies Goodies confirms official opening date for their new Belfast bakery
The wrapper will soon be taken off Dougies Goodies new bakery in Belfast city centre After weeks of anticipation since announcing their...
Oct 2
AWARE NI launches ‘By Your Side’ campaign ahead of World Mental Health Day
AWARE NI peer-led support group comes together to share experiences and build resilience as part of the charity's vital mental health...
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