Ballymena

Galgorm Collection has unveiled plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years in a £30m investment. (Photo by Harry Cook)

Galgorm unveils plans for NI's first championship links course in over 100 years

Larne’s Conor McKendry on the attack with FK Auda’s Renars Varslavans in pursuit. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Larne's Conor McKendry with prediction for fans before Conference League tie

The missing quad bike, estimated to be worth around £5,000

'A nightmare': Family's distress as thieves steal five-figure haul from farm

Gilford District LOL No 13 led the Twelfth parade through the streets of the Co. Down town. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Orange family set to enjoy the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ across Northern Ireland

'The Fabric of Belfast' installation in place at Titanic Belfast

‘The Fabric of Belfast’ unveiled at Titanic Belfast

Disorder in Ballymena last month was sparked by concerns over immigration but perhaps this experience will help us reassess our view on the Palestinian/Israeli problem

Letter: Let’s reassess our attitude towards Palestinians

The scene of the fire in Ballymoney's Main Street on July 1, after which Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas, 55, died. Picture: Stephen Hamilton / Presseye

Woman appears in court charged with murder after Ballymena house fire death

Damien Long, corporate banking relationship director at Ulster Bank, "very pleased to support Wrightbus"

Just the ticket: Wrightbus in £32.5m support from Ulster Bank

Ballymena local Zak Moore has claimed the prestigious title of UK Aufguss Champion 2025

Award-winning spa attendant set to represent UK at championships

Tony Kane (left) and Jim Ervin celebrate together as Ballymena United team-mates

Former Ballymena United star credits club's ambition after 'great signings'

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald

Minister plays down direct support for businesses hit by Ballymena riots

The Pride parade passes by a religious counter-protest in Ballymena on Saturday

Man due in court after slurry spread before first Ballymena Pride parade

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a blade/point

Man to appear in court after slurry spread on road ahead of first pride parade

David Toure has joined Ballymena United. (Photo by Ballymena United FC)

Latest Ballymena United recruit admits decision was 'no-brainer'

Intense violence took place in Ballymena, when hundreds of masked rioters attacked police and set buildings and cars on fire after the arrest of two Romanian teenagers over an alleged sex assault

Letter: Peace accord has created a new warzone

Proposed site of community garden in Larne town centre. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

£154k 'pop-up park' plan to encourage town centre footfall
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is proposing to hold a community consultation into plans for a “pop-up park” in Larne town centre.
Michelle Weir, Local Democracy Reporter

A well-known face in Ballymena, Eugene Diamond has announced his retirement and the sale of his long-standing business after 45 years of service to the local community. Credit Facebook

Co Antrim newsagent bows out after '45 great years..but all things come to end'

Ballymena newsagent Eugene Diamond is to shut up shop after 45 years serving the town.

End of an era as Ballymena legend Eugene Diamond to shut up shop for final time

Donnelly Group announces a £7m investment into its Dungannon and Ballymena showrooms

£7m boost as top NI motor retailer reports £4.83m profit and expansion plans

My late father, left, Rev Dr Robert Coulter MBE, wearing his Royal Black Deputy County and Deputy Imperial Chaplain's collarette pictured at a traditional August Last Saturday demonstration for the County Antrim Grand Black Chapter along with his fellow Ulster Unionist, Mr Roy Beggs Senior, then UUP MP for East Antrim.

Dr John Coulter: Time for the Loyal Order Chaplains to step up to the mark

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

Jim Ervin reveals Ballymena looking for 'at least two or three' more signings

A man has been injured in what police have described as a "serious assault" in Ballymena

Officers appeal for information after report of a 'serious assault' in Ballymena

A man has been arrested after an attack at the Belfast Islamic Centre in the south of the city

Attack on Islamic Centre in Belfast abhorrent and despicable - Naomi Long

Scott Hunter (right) after completing Kyrell Malcolm's move to Salford City. (Photo by Scott Hunter)

Meet the 22-year-old from Ballymena who has done deals with Gary Neville

Ballymacash Rangers have confirmed the signing of former Crusaders goalkeeper Jordan Williamson. (Photo by Ballymacash Rangers)

Former Crusaders and Portadown goalkeeper seals Irish League move

Last week’s disorder resulted in dozens of PSNI officers getting injured in towns across Northern Ireland

Letter: Public servants dealing with evil deserve appreciation

The Clonavon area of the town has a far higher concentration of migrants than Ballymena as a whole, which itself has higher figures than Northern Ireland generally, the report in the News Letter said

Letter: Sceptical over census data
A letter from Jack Irwin:
Letters

A PSNI vehicle near to debris on fire during a third night of disorder in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Petrol bombs, a hatchet and masonry were among items thrown at police, who responded with water cannon, dogs and plastic baton rounds in an attempt to disperse crowds in the Co Antrim town. Picture date: Wednesday June 11, 2025.

Ballymena rioting accused 'made full admissions' says PPS

Searches have been carried out on vehicles either side of the Irish border in a bid to crack down on immigration offences. In this image officials in the Republic are checking documentation of passengers on a bus travelling from Northern Ireland.

New 'counterterrorism-style powers' for PSNI on people smuggling

Hooded youths exploited the situation in Ballymena and began rioting following what had been a peaceful protest over immigration

Letter: Wrong to brand Ballymena people racist

A new electric Macmillan bus, built and sponsored by Ballymena’s Wrightbus, has been unveiled at York Raceday

Wrightbus powers hope: New electric Macmillan bus is tribute to cancer hero

One of the UK’s largest family-run retailers is opening a new £5million Home Bargains store in Ballymena this weekend

NI's new £5m Home Bargains opens this week with bakery, café and garden centre

Morning View

Editorial: Racial tensions won’t fall without honest discussion

PSNI vehicles forming a barricade at Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena, amid tensions in the town over immigration. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Census data shows soaring migration figures at Ballymena flashpoint

Gordon Lyons was accused of “poor judgment” over the social media post last week but today insisted that he does 'not believe that I have done anything that is worthy of an apology'

‘I do not believe I have done anything worthy of an apology’ – Lyons

Happier memories of Ballymena. Taken in 1993, political commentator, Dr John Coulter, left, is pictured with his parents, Rev Dr Robert Coulter MBE then Mayor of Ballymena, and Mrs Elizabeth Coulter, the Lady Mayoress. They are nursing my eldest son, Daniel, their first grandchild, who at the time was only a few weeks old. The photo was taken in the Mayor's Parlour of the then Ballymena Borough Council.

Dr John Coulter: Don't let my beloved Ballymena become Ulster's Southport

While Ballymena rioters only succeeded in damaging their own community, increased immigration has added an unpredictable element in communities that already felt let down. Pic: PA Wire

Owen Polley: Condescending progressives will not fix the immigration issue

General view of the M2 motorway in Belfast, on which the defendant was caught speeding

Man gets driving ban after speeding on motorway to reach his dying grandmother

Ballymena Magistrates' Court

Former partner 'left in fear' by stalking campaign as 45-year-old man sentenced

Police extinguish a fire in Portadown in Co Armagh on Thursday (June 12)

More police officers hurt during fifth night of violence in Northern Ireland

Amnesty International Northern Ireland Director Patrick Corrigan speaking at a United Against Racism rally at Belfast City Hall

Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears

Authorities in the UK and Ireland are concerned about undocumented immigration across the open border. Irish officials and the Home Office share intelligence and conduct searches on busses and trains away from the border, as pictured here.

Home Office targets suspected cross-border 'people smuggling' operation

Ballymena has seen several nights of disorder following an alleged attack on a girl, with petrol bombs thrown and vehicles set alight

Letter: Not quite the first minister for all, after all

Terrorism had a direct impact on Queen's University Belfast because it affected graduates and even staff

Letter: QUB should explain if it is divesting from the Republic

Jack O'Reilly (right) will now ply his trade at Ballymena United next season

Ballymena United complete deal for winger Jack O'Reilly

Sean Brown has joined Linfield. (Photo by Linfield FC)

Linfield confirm first summer signing with arrival of NI youth international

One of Northern Ireland's Poundland on Ferryquay Street in Londonderry

Poundland, with 20 NI stores, sold by Pepco to Gordon Brothers for a nominal fee

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Political opinion: Time for cool heads, as East Londonderry UUP urges local comm...

Police in Ballymena during a third consecutive night of unrest on Wednesday. Picture: Press Eye

Three teenagers appear in court over rioting in Ballymena

A man cycles past a burned-out and overturned car following a second night of violence in Ballymena. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Letter: Galling to hear O'Neill condemn violence as racist and sectarian

Twelfth July celebrations 2025: All the locations, timings, routes and full details for the 19 venues across Northern Ireland including Belfast, Ballymena, Kesh, Coleraine and Keady

Twelfth July 2025: All information you need on the 19 venues across NI

Morning View

Editorial: Outrageous violent scenes in Ballymena

DUP MLA Paul Frew raised the issue of immigration in Ballymena at a recent Assembly debate. Photo: Screengrab from NI Assembly

DUP MLA says a blind eye has been turned to Ballymena concerns

Deloitte has announced today that it has appointed Stephen McMaster as a partner in Belfast in the firm’s annual round of promotions. Pictured at Deloitte’s office at The Ewart in Belfast are partner Stephen McMaster and office senior partner Marie Doyle

Global professional services firm appoints Ballymena man as new Belfast partner

Firefighters dealing with a blaze during the public disorder in Ballymena on Monday evening

Immigration concerns raised in Assembly after 'despicable' violence in Ballymena

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