Ballymena

The design team for the i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre at St Patrick’s regeneration site in Ballymena has been appointed. Belfast-based multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, WH Stephens will lead on the design of the cutting-edge facility. Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard Murray, director of regional development at Department for Communities (DfC), Minister for the Economy Conor Murphy, Michael Murray director at WH Stephens and Jonathan McGrandle, acting director of development at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Design team appointed for NI's £24million i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre

Larne slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Ballymena United after Ben Kennedy's late goal for the visitors

We fell into Ballymena's trap in home loss says Larne boss Tiernan Lynch

Photo - Eileen Thornton

Eileen Thornton: Fresh appeal launched for dash-cam footage of collision

CEO Jean-Marc Gales described the latest zero-emission coach iteration, a 300kw hydrogen coach demonstrator unveiled at the Cenex Expo, as a significant step forward in the road to decarbonising the public transport industry

NI manufacturer reveals latest stage of its hydrogen coach development

Luke Hawe became Ballymena United's youngest-ever player after coming off the bench aged 15 years and four months. PIC: PACEMAKER BELFAST

'Special talent' makes history by becoming Ballymena United's youngest-ever star

Earlier this summer the News Letter reported the prosecution of three drivers hitting 139mph, 132mph and 105mph on NI roads. Pictured, a police officer operates a safety camera.

Judge asks why drivers exceeding 100mph daily?

Royal Black Institution parade in Killyleagh on Saturday afternoon.

Killyleagh: See who you know at the Last Saturday in Northern Ireland

Royal Black Institution ‘ Last Saturday ‘ parade in Beragh, Co Tyrone. Trent Brown RBP 58 Omagh District No 4 Picture by Brian Little

Beragh: See who you know as the Royal Black Institution marked the Last Saturday

Royal Black Institution members celebrated the Last Saturday in Ballymena, where the address was given by the Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson. An estimated 4,500 participants were involved from districts including Lisburn, Larne, Ballymena and Ballyclare. The parade comprised 2,500 Sir Knights and around 2,000 members of 75 marching bands. Pictures: Graham Baalham-Curry

'Last Saturday' parade Ballymena - see who you know?

A collaborative new group of local construction employers and trade union representatives has been launched. Construction Futures NI is an industry-driven response to find solutions to this current challenge by promoting construction career pathways, enhancing current data to inform strategy and supporting the skills agenda to meet industry needs. Pictured is Gareth Loye, CEF vice-president and CEO of Mascott Construction and M&M Contractors Abbie Foster, apprentice Joiner at Mivan, Graeme Wilkinson, director of Skills at the Department for the Economy and Fionnuala McKenna, head of Strategic Development at Construction Futures

Construction Futures NI: New group to address critical skills shortage

Shankhill Star Flute Band pictured in Holywood for the Royal Black 'Last Saturday' parade

GALLERY: Royal Black Institution on parade at six ‘Last Saturday’ locations

Dungannon Swifts captain Dean Curry. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

WATCH: Dean Curry heads into Irish League derby out to build on 'great platform'

Ballymena's hat-trick hero Ben Kennedy celebrates after scoring against Glenavon at The Showgrounds

Jim Ervin 'over the moon' with Ballymena' first league win of the season

Ben Kennedy netted a hat-trick for the Sky Blues in their 3-1 success over Glenavon

Ben Kennedy hits a treble as Ballymena pick up first win of the season

Ballyclare will play their first match as a senior club against Co Antrim rivals Ballymena in Ulster Premiership Division 2

Big moment as Ballyclare prepare for first game as senior club

New build (stock image).

Almost 40 new homes planned for Co Antrim village

A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for almost 40 new homes outside Ballymena.

Michelle Weir, Local Democracy Reporter

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'Negative' Ballymena choice Jim Ervin calls 'big, big danger'

Glenavon goalkeeper Gareth Deane says Saturday's win against Coleraine has given the Lurgan Blues some confidence

Glenavon 'keeper Gareth Deane ready for 'huge game' against Ballymena

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S REACTION: Ballymena players 'didn't carry out the instructions'

Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Dungannon Swifts 1 Ballymena United 0

Ballymena’s Dougies Goodies is announcing its new bakery will open in autumn 2024 in Belfast City Centre. Pictured are the staff

Northern Ireland’s fastest growing bakery finally announces Belfast store

Northern Ireland U21 manager Tommy Wright. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Irish League star handed maiden Northern Ireland U21 call-up

Royal Black Institution members celebrating the Last Saturday in Loughgall, Co Armagh, in 2023

Full details revealed of all six Royal Black Last Saturday parades

McDonald’s contributed £322 million to the local economy and supported 6,625 jobs in Northern Ireland, according to new research. Pictured is Andrew Duncan, area operations supervisor and Paddy Cusack, franchisee, McDonald’s. Back row McDonald’s Antrim crew members Thomson Shaji, Emma Ferguson, Dylan Hickman and Victoria Richmond

Global fast food chain contributes £322m to NI economy and supports 7,000 jobs

Goal hero Kieran Offord celebrates the Crusaders victory. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Kieran Offord goal extends perfect Crusaders start under Declan Caddell

Ballymena-headquartered multi-disciplinary construction company Dowds Group has appointed Ciaran Tiffney as construction divisional director

Northern Ireland construction firm appoints new director

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Ballymena double deal as 'fantastic servant' placed on transfer list

Ballymena United have confirmed a double swoop – and the “mutual” decision for an existing player to go on the transfer list.

Patrick Van Dort

David Parkhouse scored four goals in H&W Welders Championship victory over Ballinamallard United. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Ex-Ballymena United and Cliftonville striker nets four in Championship triumph

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin pictured at the Coleraine Showgrounds

Mindset against 10-man Coleraine was all wrong says Ballymena chief Jim Ervin

Linfield manager David Healy responding to the fans following Saturday's final whistle in the win over Ballymena United. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

David Healy praise for 'adaptable' Linfield

Dylan Boyle (left) joined Coleraine from Ballymena United while Josh Carson (right) was one of four that moved in the opposite direction. PICS: Pacemaker

Dean Shiels admits summer transfer business gives 'added spice' to derby clash

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Newfoundland Baloo: Distraught owners ask public to 'piece together' final hours

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Woman in 50s fighting for her life after two vehicle collision outside Ballymena

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

MANAGER'S REACTION: Jim Ervin frustrated over 'individual errors' from Ballymena

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Ballymena's Jim Ervin ready for kick off after summer of 'serious changes'

Dundela manager Stephen Gourley welcomes new signing TJ Murray. PIC: Dundela FC

Ex-Linfield midfielder 'looking to get that love back' in third Dundela spell

Institute striker Michael Harris. PIC: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press

21 UNDER 21: Championship ace using disappointment as fuel for motivation

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin, Ben Kennedy and Danny Lafferty pictured at the Premiership's launch event. PIC: William Cherry / Press Eye

Ben Kennedy looking to 'put my name in Ballymena United history books'

Council approves plans for historic 1890s Ballymena bar and restaurant, McLaughlin's Corner, is to be converted into a portal frame car cleaning garage with office space. Credit: Facebook

Historic NI bar and restaurant to be converted into car cleaning garage

Owners of a popular speciality chocolate café in Ballymena have revealed plans to close at the end of the month. Chocoa (Couture Chocolate House) on Bryan Street, which boasts ‘the best hot chocolate around’, is set to shut its in-person store to ‘pivot’ in another direction with their online platform. Credit: Facebook

Speciality NI chocolate café to close as business goes on a ‘new journey’

Ian Logan, who died earlier this year after a stroke, with his wife Linda

Ballymena woman's charity fundraiser in memory of beloved husband

Main Street, Larne. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Special consultants engaged after 'concerning' town centre health check

Smiley Buildings, Larne. Pic: Google Maps

Council land for sale at more than £1m

Ballymena United midfielder John Herron has spoken about his move to the Sky Blues

John Herron aims to repay Ervin's faith after 'letting himself down' in the past

Eric Henry Liddell was a Scottish sprinter, rugby player and Christian missionary. At the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, Liddell refused to run in the heats for his favoured 100m because they were held on a Sunday. Instead he competed in the 400m held on a weekday, a race that he won.

Letter: Churches must call out abuse of Lord's Day

Leading bed and sofa retailer Dreams and Sofatime is excited to launch a Summer Makeover event in their Ballymena store. Pictured is two staff of the local team

Family-owned bed and sofa retailer reveal new Northern Ireland store

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Vehicles start to gather ahead of last week’s TECU Steam Rally cavalcade

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Building up some steam last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Hard at work at last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

Northern Ireland's Dermot McElroy. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)

Galgorm insider knowledge behind Dermot McElroy's NI Open bid

Northern Ireland zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Wrightbus has appointed a new managing director. Jon Eardley (pictured) has been appointed as the new chief of aftersales and telematics at the Ballymena firm’s innovative fleet support business AllServiceOne

New managing director joins Northern Ireland bus manufacturer

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: A further look around the exhibitions at last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Jim Ervin explains decision to place Ballymena United star on transfer list

Ballymena mum Katherine Blythman of Tilly’s Tales book store pictured hiding books with her two youngest children Tilly and Liam

Two NI mums are on a mission to promote reading by hiding books

The Ballee Playing Fields at Ballymena was the setting last weekend for the Traction Engine Club of Ulster (TECU) Steam Rally. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: A look around the exhibitions at last weekend’s TECU Steam Rally