Queen’s Announces Seamus Heaney Fellows for 2024-25 - and two are from Ballymena!
Pictured L-R: Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn. The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointments of...
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Sep 22
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search to find Northern Ireland’s 'House Of The Year'
In a new property series, design expert and TV personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search to find Northern Ireland’s House Of...
Sep 22
Stunning Sperrins: Perfect location for scenic guided walks
Ciara Toner (Sperrins Partnership), Joe Mahon, Mairead McCallion (walking guide). Sperrins Walking is back with a programme of walks...
Sep 22
MEA lead the way with inclusive start-up entrepreneurship event
Back Row L-R: Laura Murphy-Sloan Adapt NI, Rhonda Lynn MEABC, Julie Bonar Make the Call, Norman Sterritt NIUSE, James McCann Advice NI,...
Sep 22
Police attend local play park after report of children being approached
Police in Ballymena have attended an incident on Sunday afternoon (22 September) after it was reported that a man approached two children...
Sep 22
Asda invites customers across Northern Ireland to donate pre-loved children’s books
Asda has launched a UK-wide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project , which will enable customers in NI to donate...
Sep 22
Are your silage stocks adequate for the winter ahead?
Maintaining a neat silo face will help reduce waste caused by spoilage over the winter months. CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest...
Sep 21
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 21 September 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...
Sep 21
Local politicians raise civil liberty concerns as Health Minister consults on mandatory vaccination
If the Health Minister is opposed to mandatory vaccination, then why is he consulting on it? That is the question posed by local...
Sep 21
TUV’s Allister and Gaston discuss growth and logistics with TST Transport Group in Ballymena
Pictured is Maire-Claire Reid of TST Transport Group, with TUV Party Leader & North Antrim MP Jim Allister, and North Antrim MLA Timothy...
Sep 21
Renovated Irish Clachan receives certification from Tourism NI
David Roberts, Director of Strategic Development at Tourism NI (centre), pictured with Victoria and Patrick Bradley, owners of Barney’s...
Sep 21
Belfast International Arts Festival returns with city-wide spectacle of arts and culture
Pictured at the launch of the 2024 Belfast International Arts Festival programme are musician Ciaran Lavery (left) and festival chief...
Sep 21
Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024
(L-R) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, PSNI Constable Emma Smith, PSNI Rural Crime Lead Superintendent Johnston McDowell, Department of...
Sep 20
Co Antrim farmer sentenced at Antrim Court
Maurice Rainey (62), Church Road, Randalstown, Antrim was sentenced at Antrim Court today, (Friday 20 September 2024) of six charges of...
Sep 20
Belfast Council to look at pilot extending Sunday trading hours
Belfast City Council is to look at a proposal for a pilot extending Sunday trading in the city. During a meeting of Belfast City...
Sep 20
Embrace the joy of growing older with Positive Ageing Month
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey launches Positive Ageing Month with Age Friendly Officer, Kelly Doyle This October, join Antrim and...
Sep 20
“Massive shock” for Fun Zone operators after MEA Council terminates contract after 22 years
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone operators Ian Lough with son Christopher. The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone shared of their “massive...
Sep 20
Choice Housing host Football Feast as part of good relations commitment
Organised to coincide with Good Relations Week, the seven-a-side tournament brought together more than 20 teams from across the greater...
Sep 20
Man (49) sadly dies following collision in Co Antrim
49-year-old Robert Lee, who was from the Ballymoney area The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a man has sadly died...
Sep 20
Chief Constable meets with retailers after shocking cases of violence against staff and shoplifting
Photo caption - (L-R) George Rankin (Henderson Group), Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, Glyn Roberts (CEO Retail NI), Peter Jez (Riverness...
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