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Fairhill Shopping Centre announces the arrival of Costa
Fairhill Shopping Centre has announced the arrival of Costa Coffee, with the brand-new store set to open its doors in March 2025. Costa...
Feb 25


Fairhill embarks on extensive multimillion pound investment ahead of landmark Primark opening
Internal CGIs of the internal refurbishments planned at Fairhill Shopping Centre Fairhill Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the...
Feb 10

Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets
A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Dec 2, 2024

Celebrate your team & customers, support local & spread festive cheer with the Ballymena Gift Card!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate your team, clients, or contractors this festive season? The Ballymena Gift Card is the ultimate...
Dec 2, 2024

Cameron’s department store announces death of Mr John Cameron
Cameron’s department store in Ballymena have today announced the sad news of the passing of founder and owner Mr John Cameron. A pivotal...
Nov 30, 2024

Ballymena town centre is your destination for FREE festive fun every Saturday up to Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas in Ballymena town centre, where the festive spirit comes alive every Saturday from 30th November to...
Nov 27, 2024

Jingle All the Way Day returns to Ballymena town centre for festive fun and fundraising!
The festive season is set to sparkle as the Jingle All the Way Day makes its annual return to Ballymena town centre on Saturday, December...
Nov 26, 2024


Plans refused for former Royal British Legion building 'not in Ballyclare town centre'
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A former Royal British Legion...
Nov 20, 2024


£1.45M ‘Living over shops’ scheme set to be rolled out in Randalstown and Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved the second phase of a £1.45m ‘Living over the Shops’ scheme which will be extended to...
Nov 13, 2024

Ballymena Trick or Treat Trail sees families descend on town centre for popping Halloween fun!
Families from near and far descended on Ballymena town centre this week as the inaugural Trick or Treat Trail, hosted by the talented...
Nov 2, 2024

Ballymena’s 2024 Discount Day – a shopping event not to be missed!
This Thursday, 7th November, from 9 AM to 9 PM, Ballymena will host its Annual Discount Day, organised by the Ballymena Business...
Nov 2, 2024


Doagh EUROSPAR expansion refused over concerns for Ballyclare town centre
A proposed extension to a EUROSPAR outlet in Doagh was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 24, 2024


Join the fun this Halloween in Ballymena town centre with the Trick or Treat Trail!
The streets of Ballymena are set to come alive with little ghosts, witches, and all manner of spooky fancy dress creations this Halloween...
Oct 19, 2024


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, 2024


Police urge retailers to report offences during national week of action targeting business crime
Retail NI Chief Executive Glynn Roberts and Superintendent Allister Hagan from the Police Service of Northern Ireland launch the national...
Oct 14, 2024


Ballymena BID hosts business breakfast as it continues commitment to support and drive growth
Thomas McKillen, owner of McKillens of Ballymena, Lesley McCaughan, owner of Follow Coffee, Stephen Reynolds Outgoing Chairperson and...
Oct 8, 2024

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 5, 2024

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, 2024

Second year in a row! Follow Coffee lifts Manager of the Year accolade at prestigious awards event
Follow Coffee owner, Lesley McCaughan, pictured with (left) Alana Wilson, manager, and Amy Hutchinson, assistant manager, attending the...
Sep 24, 2024


UK Minister visits Space Antrim ahead of official opening
UK Government Local Growth Minister Alex Norris signing the Space visitor book with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Neil Kelly...
Sep 23, 2024
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