- Split over Bloody Sunday march plan
- McNarry quits UUP's Assembly group
- Boards to redraft school reports
- Bomb 'may have been in field years'
- Robinson at gaelic football match
- Police hunt robber armed with axe
- Man hurt in bus stop incident dies
- Fatal bug found in another hospital
- United bid to tackle alcohol abuse
- Commissioner 'should oversee PPS'
- Man critical after police car fall
- Public probe urged over baby deaths
- Titanic 'key' to tourism recovery
- 'Black box' bid to cut premiums
News
Alzheimer’s Society stages February info. programme
ARE you a relative and/or carer of someone with dementia? Would you like to develop your knowledge of dementia to assist you in your supporting role?
Anti-mess campaign - first prosecution
ACTION has been taken on recent civic warnings that CCTV would be used in Ballymena town centre to monitor irresponsible dog owners who don’t clean up their pet’s mess.
Westminster visit for Ballymena’s Creative Peace Mural Society
THE BALLYMENA based Creative Peace Mural Society (CPMS) is set to play a part in Parliament’s contribution to the Cultural Olympiad, a key part of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Ballymena firm’s ‘Goldlink’ to The Iron Lady movie
RENOWNED Ballymena firm Goldlink has, since its establishment in 1975, attracted a veritable ‘who’s who’ of customers.
Ahoghill and Broughshane are in RHS Bloom Final
BROUGHSHANE and Ahoghill have made the short-list to take part in the 2012 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals.
Sport
Mid-Antrim Motor Club members set for new season
ANOTHER season kicked off for Mid Antrim Motor Club on Friday night in the Ross Park Hotel in Kells on Friday night, with their annual prizewinners’ party.
Eaton Park initiative will bring rugby to children with disabilities
BALLYMENA Rugby Club will strengthen its links with the local community with an exciting new venture next month.
Local duo in NI under-18 squad
TWO Ballymena tenagers have been selected in this season’s Northern Ireland under-18 squad.
Local GAA club provides FUN-damentals for kids
IN the ever evolving world of technology there is a growing challenge to encourage young people to be active and participate in sport.
Local girls enjoy their First Kicks
FOURTEEN girls recently attended the First Kicks Soccer Academy at Ballymena North.
Lifestyle
Julie’s got the right recipe for success
LOCAL chef Julie Hawthorne has reached the final round of the all-Ireland ‘My Moy Park Recipe Competition’ and needs your vote.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at the famous Go Sun, Ballymena
THE Chinese New Year celebrations are well underway at The Go Sun restaurant in Ballymena.
The Linen Box will take the stress out of washing & ironing chores! ‘The Linen Box’ is open
ARE you overwhelmed by a constant pile of washing and ironing? Then why not take advantage of Ballymena’s newly opened laundry.
Community
On your marks, get set, go karting!
THE CEDAR Foundation is looking for individuals or teams of people Ballymena to take part in their ‘Charity Grand Prix’ fundraising event in aid of their work with local children and adults with disabilities.
Vintage fans raise funds for Marie Curie
HAWTHORN Vintage, a group of vintage enthuasiasts from Portglenone, have presented £7,250 to Marie Curie Cancer Care at a function in The Hawthorn Inn near the village.
Friday meeting date for Alcoholics Anonymous
THE FOUNTAIN Place group of Alcoholics Anonymous are holding an open meeting in 21AA Fountain Place on Friday, January 27 at 8.30pm.
Betty’s annual Ladies’ Luncheon at Templeton
TEMPLEPATRICK woman Betty Campbell will hold her annual Ladies’ Luncheon at the Templeton Hotel on Wednesday, March 7.
Family history society meeting
THE JANUARY meeting of the Ballymena Branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society takes place in the Braid on Thursday, January 26 at 7.15pm.
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Weather for Ballymena
Sunday 29 January 2012
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South east
