Ballymena

Mark Mitchell pictured at Topglass HQ in Toome where its manufacturing facility is based. Credit: Contributed

Growth in material fabrication for Toome-based Topglass

Philip Black from Ballymena. Picture: Philip Black

Ballymena delegate to attend One Young World summit in Belfast

Stuart King. (Carrick Rangers).

Ballyclare rescue draw on the road

Traffic and travel news. (Contributed).

Oil spill impacting several roads

The Crankill Road in Ballymena was closed on Thursday evening due to a road traffic collision. Picture: Pacemaker

Update after Ballymena road closed following traffic collision

Firmus Energy has announced a reduction of 7.56 per cent on their regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns area. Picture: Pixabay

Firmus Energy announces gas price cut in Ten Towns area

Crowds lined the route of the parade through Ballymena town centre on Saturday.

12 photos from The Royal Irish Regiment’s Laying up of Colours parade in Ballyme...

Wing Commander Noel Williams (chair, RAF Association Northern Ireland), Squadron Leader Richard Murray (Director of Music RAF College Band) and Warrant Officer Robert Scullion (Bandmaster) are pictured with Co Antrim Deputy Lieutenant Jackie Stewart and MEA Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna as they make the first donations and officially launch the 2023 Wings Appeal campaign. Photo: McAuley Multimedia

First official donations made as Wings Appeal 2023 campaign launched

Globally recognised lifestyle retailer MINISO is set to open a new store in Ballymena’s Tower Centre this month. Photo: Be Inspired Media

Lifestyle and interiors store MINISO coming to Tower Centre Ballymena

The historic Laying up of Colours ceremony and parade will be held in Ballymena. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Traffic advice to motorists ahead of regiment's ceremonial parade

Tanya McKeown, TDK; Ryan Walker, Magmel (Ballymena) Limited, and Mark Thallon, TDK pictured at the Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena. Photo: Rapid Agency

Big changes ahead for Fairhill Shopping Centre

Neil McCarthy receiving a 40-year service jewel from Bryan Gamble, Worshipful Master of Largymore Star of the North RBP 198, prior to the lodge leaving for the Co Down Grand Chapter parade in Dromore on Saturday.

Memorable day in Lisburn as Royal Black Institution holds 'Last Saturday' parade

Larne Main Street. Picture: Google

Councillors defer decision to renew Mid and East Antrim shopping discount app

Keeping in tune along the route.

51 pictures from Royal Black Institution's 'Last Saturday' parade in Lisburn

The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick. Picture: Google

£2m extension planned at The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick

Lee Bonis opened the scoring for Larne. (Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press).

King 'delighted' after victory over Coleraine

Gold & Browne’s gluten-free double chocolate brownie has been awarded a Great Taste 1-Star award. Picture: Gold & Browne’s

Co Antrim bakehouse earns Great Taste award for double chocolate brownies

Cllr John Hyland is stepping down from the role next month. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Councillor stepping down due to 'change in personal circumstances'

A parade through the town centre featuring 300 current service personnel, veterans and cadets is planned, as well as free children’s entertainment, a civic service at St Patrick’s Church and a reception for The Regiment at The Braid. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Town's ties to The Royal Irish Regiment to be marked with ceremony and parade

Located adjacent to The Kitchen, a wrap-around horseshoe bar, sumptuous sofas and feature planting, merge to create an atmosphere of relaxed glamour in an intimate yet informal setting, perfect for gathering with friends over a drink. Picture: National World

Review: Castle Kitchen + Bar at Galgorm delivers delicious food in style

Emergency services were called to the Queen Street area of Ballymena on Saturday evening. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker

Ballymena police seek dashcam footage following death of pedestrian (81)

Local businesses came together for the first session 'Confident Pricing for Profit' in the Ecos Hub, Ballymena. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Mid and East Antrim Food and Drink Business Event Series continues

The Band of the Royal Air Force College has performed at many prestigious occasions. Photo by: Olivia Wild

‘Out of Space’ concert by The Band of the Royal Air Force College

Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Concern at potential loss of free car parking beside historic site

Changing your shopping habits can help reduce wasteful packaging.

7 zero waste shops across Northern Ireland to help you make a difference

Lee Robb and Beth Bell, Carrick Greengrocers, pictured with Christine Barnhill, economic development officer, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, following participation in the early business development mentoring programme, Spark. The new shop will open in West Street, Carrickfergus, on July 19. Photo by: Chris Neely

New community-owned shop to open in town centre

Charlie, Maxwell and Stuart at the annual Twelfth of July celebration in Ballymena.

In pictures: Ballymena Twelfth draws the crowds

Motorists planning to use the Shanes Hill Road, Larne have been advised to see an alternative route for their journey. Picture: pixabay.

Traffic collision on road in the Larne area causing delays

Works will begin this summer on a Public Realm Improvement Scheme in Castle Street/Bridge Street, Ballymena. Image courtesy of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Ballymena public realm works to begin this summer

The PSNI have issued traffic advice ahead of this year's Twelfth of July parades in Mid and East Antrim. Credit: PSNI

Mid and East Antrim traffic advice ahead of Twelfth parades

Ken McGall, Irish CE President 2023-2024. Credit Irish Christian Endeavour Union

Local man appointed Irish Christian Endeavour President

Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are reminded of changes to car parking charges. Credit: Shutterstock. Submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Council announces removal of £1 for five hours car parking charge

Club Chairman Colin Stewart with Ian Henry MBE, CR Director at Henry Brothers.Credit: Henry Brothers

Construction firm agree three-year sponsorship deal with Desertmartin FC

At the completed road at the St Patrick’s regeneration Sste are: David McQuitty, Department for Infrastructure; Gerard Murray, director regional development office, Department for Communities; Roy McNeilly, contracts manager, FP McCann Ltd and Gerard McLarnon, technical director, Amey Consulting Ltd. Photo submitted by Department for Communities

New £7.5m road open to traffic at former barracks site

Participants at Ballygally for the charity swim. Photo submitted by MEA Agewell Partnership

8-photo splash of 60 cold dippers at Ballygally beach for Agewell fundraiser

Waveney Youth Centre. Pic: Google Maps

Planning permission granted for new community centre

Craigyhill bonfire. Pic by Local Democracy Reporting Service

Bonfire management special meeting put back until September

Moy Park employees celebrating at company’s Long Service Celebration event

Moy Park celebrates long service of almost 100 staff

The Craigstown Road junction with the Lisnevenagh Road. Credit: Google

Police praise driver for avoiding crash on busy Co Antrim road

Signing a book of condolence in Ballymena on Wednesday evening.

In pictures: vigils are held in Ballymena and Belfast for Chloe Mitchell

The former car showroom in Broughshane. Pic: Google Maps

Retail proposal for former car showroom

Chloe Mitchell

Murder inquiry launched in Ballymena as suspected human remains are found