News
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
Craig enjoys race action at Olympic venue
BALLYMENA cyclist Craig Crawford this week returned from a hectic weekend of racing in England.
Prize time for Ballymena Rugby Club
BALLYMENA Rugby Club reflected on a successful season at it’s end-of-season prize night.
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.
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
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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Weather for Ballymena
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
