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Arson attack in Castle Gardens area of Ballymena Northern Ireland World 1d

Northern Ireland World 1d

Former Ballymena Grammar School principal appointed chair of the Irfu Northern Ireland World 18:06 Thu, 30 Jul

Northern Ireland World 18:06 Thu, 30 Jul

Grammar Schools

Silent tribute following tragic deaths of three members of family Northern Ireland World 11:12 Fri, 31 Jul

Northern Ireland World 11:12 Fri, 31 Jul

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Road and lane closures in the Ballymena area this week Northern Ireland World 06:03 Sat, 01 Aug

Northern Ireland World 06:03 Sat, 01 Aug

Title contenders converge on Ballymena for penultimate Ulster showdown Coleraine Chronicle 08:59 Wed, 05 Aug

Coleraine Chronicle 08:59 Wed, 05 Aug

NI News Motorsport

UUP leader condemns o'Neill's attendance at IRA hunger strikers commemoration 4ni.co.uk 3d

4ni.co.uk 3d

Michelle O'Neill Robin Swann (UUP)

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Yesterday

Arson attack in Castle Gardens area of Ballymena Northern Ireland World 16:33 Thu, 13 Aug

Appeal for information following arson in Ballymena Northern Ireland Police (Press Release) 15:49 Thu, 13 Aug

Beef bullocks selling a top per head of £3395 at Ballymena Mart Farming Life 11:15 Thu, 13 Aug

Wednesday

Sunday opening set to be explored at council-managed community centres Northern Ireland World 18:36 Wed, 12 Aug

Tuesday

Man arrested in connection to investigation into theft and criminal damage at war memorial in Ballymena Northern Ireland Police (Press Release) 11:34 Tue, 11 Aug

UUP Leader Condemns O'Neill's Attendance At IRA Hunger Strikers Commemoration 4ni.co.uk 11:25 Tue, 11 Aug

Burrows: "we should honour the victims, not the victim makers" Ulster Unionist Party 10:54 Tue, 11 Aug

Monday

Two attacks on Ballymena war memorial in three days 'may be linked' News Letter 20:07 Mon, 10 Aug

Appeal for information following reports of criminal damage and theft at Ballymena war memorial Northern Ireland Police (Press Release) 19:17 Mon, 10 Aug

Saturday

Carrickfergus and Ballymena sites proposed for dog exercise parks Northern Ireland World 17:54 Sat, 08 Aug

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About our Ballymena news

Latest news on Ballymena, covering crime, courts, business, politics, community events and breaking stories from the County Antrim town and nearby villages.

Ballymena sits on the Braid River in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and is one of the largest towns in the region with a population of more than 31,000. Known as the 'City of the Seven Towers', it forms part of the Borough of Mid and East Antrim and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding villages including Broughshane, Cullybackey, Ahoghill and Kells.

Crime and court reporting features prominently in Ballymena news, with cases heard at Ballymena Magistrates' Court and Antrim Crown Court, and policing led by the PSNI. The town drew international attention in June 2025, when serious disorder broke out following an alleged assault, spreading to other parts of Northern Ireland and leading to a series of prosecutions. Community relations, immigration and integration remain closely watched issues in the aftermath.

Business news centres on major employers such as bus manufacturer Wrightbus, poultry giant Moy Park and the Galgorm Resort, alongside the town's many family-run firms and independent retailers. Regeneration is a recurring theme, from the redevelopment of the former St Patrick's Barracks site to the i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre, as the town continues to adapt after the closure of major plants once run by Michelin and JTI Gallaher.

Beyond hard news, the feed covers community life across Ballymena, from events at The Braid arts centre and People's Park to the annual Ballymena Show at the town's livestock market. The town also takes pride in famous natives such as the actor Liam Neeson, who holds the freedom of the borough.

Founded as a market town in 1626, when the Adair family received the right to hold weekly markets, Ballymena grew into a centre of linen production and manufacturing. That heritage still shapes the town's identity, work ethic and strong community spirit today.

Our NewsNow feed on Ballymena is updated around the clock with headlines from trusted local, regional and national sources. Whether you live in the town, have roots in the area or simply want to follow developments in County Antrim, this feed keeps you informed about everything that matters in Ballymena.