- Team to mark Loughinisland massacre
- Troubles victims urge more support
- Gaol set for distillery make-over
- Anderson to become Sinn Fein MEP
- Peter Hain contempt case shelved
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- Ulster rugby fans get cup fever
- Attwood: Bus safety must improve
- Gun victim's skull held by police
- Man accused of directing terrorism
News
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.
Kells burglary - info. sought
DETECTIVES in Ballymena are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at the Ballymacvea Road, Kells, on Tuesday, May 8.
Ballymena’s BPW bows out after more than 50 years
BPW, the organisation “for all working women”, has called it a day in Ballymena.
Rosses Factory crash - victim named
Police have named the man who died following a two vehicle road traffic collision at the Lisnevenagh Road, Ballymena area yesterday (Tuesday, 15th May) as 66 year old Vincent (Vinto) Kelly. Vincent was from the Omagh area.
Obituary: Mr. Robert Adair
THE Ballymena community has been saddened by the recent death of renowned watchmaker, jeweller and ‘true gentleman’, Robert ‘Bob’ Adair.
Sport
Successful reunion for Raceview FC
IT was a time for reflections and nostalgia as Raceview FC hosted a successful reunion event last week.
Rodgers rejects Liverpool approach
CARNLOUGH man and former St Patrick’s pupil Brendan Rodgers has turned down an approach from Liverpool.
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.
Little for cricketers to be ‘Merri’ about in cup exit
FOLLOWING another poor batting display Ballymena 1st XI were knocked out of the first round of the Irish Cup by Dublin side Merrion.
Southside Youths excel at Blackpool Cup
DURING the May Day weekend Southside Youths made the journey across the water to participate in the Blackpool Cup for the first time.
Lifestyle
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.
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 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
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.
Home Buyers Information Evening on The Cornmill Country Estate
ACORN Homes would like to extend an open invitation to all prospective new home buyers to attend an information evening on the Cornmill Country Estate in Kells & Connor on Thursday, May 17 between 7pm and 9pm.
Search Begins for Ballymena Best Kept Health & Social Care Facilities
BALLYMENA’S residential homes, daycare centres, medical centres, opticians and dental practices are being called on to enter the SuperValu Best Kept Health and Social Care Facility Awards before the May 25 deadline.
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Weather for Ballymena
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
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