Ballymena Times - Local Feed

School-run car chaos must end says worried mother

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:03:40 GMT

A local parent has called for some sort of traffic calming measures outside Carniny Primary school after a near miss last week which almost resulted in two of her children being knocked down.

Tour medal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:55:50 GMT

Ballymena TA reservist Corporal Jo Tam-Gregg of 204 Field Hospital received her Afghanistan service medal at Hillsborough Castle recently.

Daithi’s high rise challenge

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:08:20 GMT

Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay got ‘strung up’ at the Assembly last week for a 100ft high charity zipline organised by Action Mental Health.

Schoolbag snatched during break-in

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:16:50 GMT

A child’s school bag was among items taken during a suspected burglary of a house in at Dunclug in the early hours of Tuesday.

BIDs boost as UK event to be held in borough

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:12:17 GMT

Ballymena is to be the first NI venue to host the ATCM International BIDs Conference in September.

School watch is launched

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:11:25 GMT

Ballymena PSNI are appealing for the whole community to support this year’s ‘School Watch’ initiative during the forthcoming holidays.

Letter to be sent to soldier’s family

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:10:26 GMT

A letter of condolence is to be sent from Ballymena Borough Council to the family of Drummer Lee Rigby who was murdered last month on the streets of Woolwich.

Plan to net ‘Global Alumni’

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:09:47 GMT

Ballymena Council is planning to set up a world-wide network of high profile people who would be prepared to champion the borough.

Diabetes alert warning

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:06:29 GMT

Ballymena residents are being urged to spot the warning signs of Type 2 diabetes during national Diabetes Week which is currently underway.

Still hope for A26 dualling

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:42:42 GMT

The A26 dualling scheme is still very much on the Department of Regional Development’s agenda, local politicians have been pleased to learn.

Ballymena business maps ‘pretty useful’ on road to success

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:37:03 GMT

The Pretty Useful Map Company has successfully launched the first of four themed map guides aimed at the lucrative Dublin visitor market.

Phoenix extension receives approval

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:05:22 GMT

A retrospective application to retain an extension to the rear of the The Phoenix has been approved by local planners.

Progressive reveals £1m investment plan

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:41:08 GMT

A £1 million pound investment in Ballymena town centre has just been unveiled by Progressive Building Society.

Top schools commended

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:38:40 GMT

Ballymena schools were among the ‘top 100’ performers treated to a Stormont reception by Education Minister John O’Dowd.

Youth Centre gets free makeover

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:21:43 GMT

Volunteers from Northern Ireland Water took up a Cares Challenge and dedicated a day of their time to give Waveney Youth Centre a fresh new look.

Paisley congratulates new Mayor

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:46:20 GMT

Ian Paisley MP has congratulated Cllr Audrey Wales on becoming Ballymena’s first female Mayor.

‘Fair’ time for scientists

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:39:42 GMT

Students from Ballymena Academy are gearing up for NI’s Largest Science Fair –Sentinus Young Innovators – which will take place on June 17 at the Odyssey Arena

Frew opening doors for Ballee tenants

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:26:48 GMT

Local MLA Paul Frew has thanked the Housing Executive for bringing forward a scheme to provide homes at Ballee with back doors for the very first time.

Training Award for Michelin & ETS

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:23:09 GMT

Michelin Ballymena and Engineering Training Services have won a prestigious training award as part of their apprenticeship provision across Northern Ireland.

Suspected burglary appeal

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:19:38 GMT

Information about a suspected burglary at a house in the Fisherwick Gardens area of Ballymena is being sought by police.