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Ballymena’s Kain Stewart shines in Birmingham with breakthrough fight series victory

Kain Stewart in the ring Ballymena’s rising combat sports star King Kain Stewart delivered an electrifying performance in Birmingham as part of the prestigious Breakthrough Fight Series, streamed live on Notorious TV. The ten-year-old sensation, a pupil of Ballykeel Primary School, lready a multiple world champion, secured a mid-card slot on the event — a remarkable achievement for such a young athlete. Fresh from an incredible showing at the WK…Ballymena · Ballymena Read Article

Slemish College celebrates student excellence and calls for greater support for Integrated Education

All photos: Cindy Robinson Photography In a heartfelt ceremony underscoring themes of hope, reconciliation, and academic triumph, Slemish College held its annual awards presentation on Friday, 24 October 2025, honouring the achievements of its pupils while advocating for the expansion of integrated education across the region. The event, hosted at the integrated post-primary school in Ballymena, brought together pupils, staff, parents, and disti…Ballymena · Ballymena Read Article

Remembrance services in the Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus areas

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A number of services will be held across Mid and East Antrim to mark Remembrance Sunday, commemorating those who lost their lives in World War One and Two and other conflicts.World War I · Ballymena Read Article

Swann: NI faces animal welfare crisis as veterinary medicine supplies under threat

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has issued a stark warning that Northern Ireland could face a serious animal welfare crisis unless urgent action is taken to secure the supply of vital veterinary medicines. The former Health Minister has written to both the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), urging them to make the issue a priority. His intervention foll…Medical · Ballymena Read Article

First half showing earns derby win

AN impressive first half performance laid the foundation for victory at the Ballymena Showgrounds as goals from Paul O’Neill and Conor McKendry earned a derby victory. Gary Haveron’s men took control of the game early on and deservedly broke the deadlock when O’Neill – who already had a goal ruled out for offside – swept home a Tiarnan O’Connor cross. The lead was doubled seven minutes before the break when Conor McKendry produced another goal f…Ballymena · Ballymena Read Article

Wrightbus showcases remarkable turnaround to deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly

Deputy First Minister Little-Pengelly with Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales Zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has showcased its dramatic revival and global success story to Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, during a visit to the company’s Ballymena headquarters. The visit on Wednesday offered an insight into how the company has transformed from administration just six years ago into a global powerhouse of green …Ballymena · Ballymena Read Article

Second of seven siblings to turn 100 thanks to ‘good, old fashioned country way of life’

Isabella Hunter from Ballymena may have lived her life in a simple, no frills way. But it’s turned out to be a life less ordinary as she celebrated her 100th birthday with close family and friends.Ballymena · Ballymena Read Article

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Ballymena’s Kain Stewart shines in Birmingham with breakthrough fight series victory

YFCU members shine at public speaking final in Ballymena Academy

Second bike theft at All Saints Chapel in Ballymena sparks councillor’s warning

Remembrance commemorations to take place across Mid and East Antrim

Slemish College celebrates student excellence and calls for greater support for Integrated Education

Remembrance services in the Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus areas

Swann: NI faces animal welfare crisis as veterinary medicine supplies under threat

First half showing earns derby win

Wrightbus showcases remarkable turnaround to deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly

Second of seven siblings to turn 100 thanks to ‘good, old fashioned country way of life’

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Ballymena’s Kain Stewart shines in Birmingham with breakthrough fight series victory

YFCU members shine at public speaking final in Ballymena Academy

Second bike theft at All Saints Chapel in Ballymena sparks councillor’s warning

Remembrance commemorations to take place across Mid and East Antrim

Slemish College celebrates student excellence and calls for greater support for Integrated Education

Remembrance services in the Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus areas

Swann: NI faces animal welfare crisis as veterinary medicine supplies under threat

First half showing earns derby win

Wrightbus showcases remarkable turnaround to deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly

Second of seven siblings to turn 100 thanks to ‘good, old fashioned country way of life’