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Minister for Social Development Alex Attwood, who attended last week's launch of the Ballymena Borough Council Corporate Plan 2012-2016 in the Braid Arts Centre is seen here with Ballymena Borough Council Chief Executive Anne Donaghy , Mayor of Ballymena Cllr Hubert Nicholl (right) and Deputy Mayor Cllr Robin Cherry. INBT 21-104JC

Economy key to Ballymena’s Corporate Plan 2012-2016

‘PEOPLE and place’ is the vision and the economy is the key to Ballymena Borough Council’s Corporate Plan for the next four years.

Ronan tickets on sale in heart of Ballymena

ORGANISERS of the P&O Ferries Dalriada Festival are making it even easier for local people to get their hands on the must-have tickets for Ronan Keating’s headline performance, announcing that tickets will be available in Ballymena at Woodside’s Pharmacy, Church Street.

Rural Communities have their say

IN a bid to encourage debate and discussion on rural crime issues, the Policing Board, supported by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), held an event at the Balmoral Show.

Calling all family history enthusiasts

WOULD you like to discover more about your ancestors who left Ireland? Then you are welcome to join staff from the Mid-Antrim Museum who have organised a genealogy bus trip to The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies, Omagh, on Friday, June 8.

Councillors launch a broadside against rural broadband speeds

BALLYMENA Councillors have called on their Chief Executive to write to both the DARD and DETI Ministers and to British Telecom to make them aware of poor broadband speeds being claimed by rural residents in the borough and urging them to come up with solutions for service improvement.

Sport rss

Craig Crawford in action in the street hill racing.

Craig enjoys race action at Olympic venue

BALLYMENA cyclist Craig Crawford this week returned from a hectic weekend of racing in England.

Ballymena RFC 1st team captain Darrell O'Kane who is retiring from rugby received a special presentation at the club's awards evening at Eaton Park. Darrell is seen here with club president Syd Millar, Head Coach John Andrews and AIL Director Day Smyth. INBT 20-475CS

Prize time for Ballymena Rugby Club

BALLYMENA Rugby Club reflected on a successful season at it’s end-of-season prize night.

Some of the men who have managed Raceview over the years are pictured with the Junior Shield at Saturday evening's re-union babeque at Eaton Park. Included are Willie Smyth, Tom Millar, Jackson Currie, Tiny Calderwood, Jason Cairns, Rodney Crawford and Victor Kyle. INBT 20-486CS

Successful reunion for Raceview FC

IT was a time for reflections and nostalgia as Raceview FC hosted a successful reunion event last week.

Swansea mangager and Carnlough man, Brendan Rodgers has turned down an approach from Liverpool.

Rodgers rejects Liverpool approach

CARNLOUGH man and former St Patrick’s pupil Brendan Rodgers has turned down an approach from Liverpool.

Ballymena man Alex McCloy, Ulster Rugby's Performance Analyst, will have a key role in this Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster. Picture: Press Eye.

Ballymena man Alex ‘stats’ up for Ulstermen!

A BALLYMENA man will play a pivotal role in Ulster’s bid to land European rugby’s biggest prize this weekend.

Lifestyle rss

Des from Reboot Repair at his new workshop at Unit 6 Faranashane House, Rathenraw. INAT 20-301JC

Reboot Repair opens Antrim branch

REBOOT Repair was set up last year in Carrickfergus by Des Waite with the aim of providing superior quality computer services and support with a highly personal touch.

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2012 Titanic GO Awards
Hotel of the Year by sponsored by W&G Baird

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Victoria Brown, Galgorm Resort & Spa with Philip Jamshidi, W&G Baird

Top spot for Galgorm Resort & Spa

GALGORM Resort & Spa in Ballymena has been named as Northern Ireland’s best hotel after winning the top award at the 2012 GO Awards.

Food and fashion evening in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

A fabulous evening of Food and Fashion will take place in the Great Hall, Galgorm Manor on Tuesday 15th May starting at 7.30pm.

Jamie Oliver Teams with Moy Park to Deliver Higher Welfare Chicken

Jamie Oliver joins with Moy Park to deliver Higher Welfare Chicken

CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver has joined forces with the UK’s leading producer of fresh, locally farmed chicken, Moy Park, to develop a range of higher welfare chicken products.

Community Choir to be established

TO celebrate the Paralympic Games, Ballymena Borough Council is hosting a day of celebration in The Braid Arts Centre on Saturday, August 25.

Community rss

Pampered Chefs fundraiser

BALLYMENA and District Gateway Club are holding a Pampered Chefs Fundraiser.

Charity to hold sponsored walk

BALLYMENA Support group Chest Heart and Stroke are holding a sponsored walk from Ballymena to Broughshane.

House reunion .. at Big House! Contact details

PAST pupils of Cambridge House Grammar School are organising a school reunion for pupils who left Upper Sixth in June 2002 and pupils who were in the same year but left Fifth Form in June 2000.

Fund raising jumble sale at Ballykeel

BALLYKEEL Community Centre will be the venue for a jumble sale on Saturday, May 19.

Cullybackey WI Member’s night

THERE was a good turn out at the Cunningham Hall on May 3 for member’s night of Cullybackey WI.

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