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Publication: Ballymena Today

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Knitting group making a case for helping others

A knitting group based at The Salvation Army shop on Broughshane Street are hoping local residents and businesses will help fill the pencil cases they?re making for the needy.Shop manageress Doreen Armstrong runs the group which has over 100 members who ... [Published Ballymena Today - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Salvation Army, Donations, Moldova

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

1,843 are out of work in Ballymena borough

THE number of people registering as out of work in Ballymena saw a slight decrease last month, down 18.According to the latest figures from the Department of Enterprise, the claimant count in the borough now stands at 1843, compared to 1861 (March).Wards ... [Published Ballymena Today - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Claimant, Enterprise, Arlene Foster

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Safe Driving Rally

TRINITY Presbyterian Church in Ahoghill are holding a safe driving rally in and around the village on Saturday, June 8, from 7pm.The event will involve participants driving along a pre-arranged route with marshals and local police. The route will be - ... [Published Ballymena Today - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Presbyterian Church, Marshal, Police

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

BBC British Broadcasting Corp

Family fun day returns to Stormont Estate

BANK Holiday Monday, May 27 is a date for your diary if families want to experience a great day out while having fun and enjoying the festivities that this year?s Family Fun Day has to offer.The Family Fun Day is in support of BBC Children in Need and ... [Published Ballymena Today - 17 hours ago]

Entities: BBC British Broadcasting Corp, Hugo Duncan, Sammy Wilson

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Ladies getting ‘Fit For Life’

LADIES, get in shape for summer at Fit For Life, which kicks off at High Kirk on Monday, May 27, at 7pm.Why not go along and enjoy a walk around the local area or line dancing keep fit in the church hall followed by a healthy supper and a short talk?Over ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 18 2013]

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Ian Paisley

Paisley speaks out for farming community

IAN Paisley has warned that Government must address the needs of farming community before it is too late.During the debate in the House of Commons this week concerning the Queen’s speech, Paisley called for more support to farmers to ensure a knock on ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 18 2013]

Entities: Ian Paisley, Agriculture, Cattle, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural A..., House of Commons of the United Kingdom

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Frew gets clarity on licensing of assistance dogs

BALLYMENA Councillor and DUP MLA Paul Frew has welcomed what he describes as a ?common sense approach? to the licensing of assistance dogs by both the local Council and DARD.Mr Frew had, on behalf of the charity, Assistance Dogs Northern Ireland (ADNI), ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 18 2013]

Entities: Charity, Northern Ireland, Autism

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Portglenone beauty runner up spot in Miss Northern Ireland competition

ANNA Henry, 18 from Portglenone was crowned second in the Open+Direct Miss Northern Ireland competition 2013.The nationwide search to find a fresh face to represent Northern Ireland at Miss World ended on May 13 as Meagan Green, 23, a student from Lisburn ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]

Entities: Northern Ireland, Alison Clarke, The Outlet Company

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Suspected theft

BALLYMENA PSNI are investigating a suspected theft from commercial premises at the Pennybridge Industrial Estate.A male is suspected of climbing a fence and taking four spare wheels, suitable for Nugent trailers, sometime between 10.30-11pm on Wednesday ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]

Entities: Investigation, Police

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Police estate pull-out 'justified'

Police in Northern Ireland have defended their decision to pull out of a housing estate minutes after officers were ambushed by suspected dissident republican terrorists.Detective Chief Inspector Karen Baxter denied claims that the community had been ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]

Entities: Police, Belfast (United Kingdom), Burglary

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Ballymena hoteliers buy landmark city property

THE Hill family, who own Galgorm Resort & Spa, are buying a six-storey landmark building in the centre of Belfast with a view to transforming it into a hotel, it has been revealed.It is understood they are investing in the Scottish Mutual building in ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 16 2013]

Entities: Property, Belfast (United Kingdom)

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Man charged over copper theft

POLICE have arrested and charged a 19-year-old male with burglary after copper radiator pipes were taken from a property on the Old Galgorm Road on Tuesday, May 14.A police spokespersion said the man was arrested as police responded to a call from a member ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 16 2013]

Entities: Copper, Magistrates Court, Bail, Burglary

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"As a police presence after such an attack can in itself constitute or increase a risk to the community, on many occasions the decision is taken to reduce that risk by removing police officers from the immediate area."

Police estate pull-out 'justified' [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]

A PSNI spokeswoman said: "Officers will be interviewing and speaking with anyone who can assist them with their inquiries to help bring those responsible to justice. Police would appeal to anyone who believes they were the victim of abuse or anyone who witnessed abuse or with any information to contact Public Protection Unit detectives."

Three freed in centre abuse probe [Published Ballymena Today - May 15 2013]

Frank Hewitt, the chair of Big Lottery Fund NI, said: "There is a demand in Northern Ireland to provide new spaces and places and use existing ones better, particularly those that are currently viewed as under-used or difficult for a variety of reasons."

£15m to develop community hubs [Published Ballymena Today - May 07 2013]

"Officers are keen to hear from the driver of a grey horse lorry, which passed by at around the time the bus overturned shortly after 4pm" said a PSNI spokeswoman

Police make appeal over bus crash [Published Ballymena Today - Apr 25 2013]

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Knitting group making a case for helping others [Published Ballymena Today - 9 hours ago]
1,843 are out of work in Ballymena borough [Published Ballymena Today - 11 hours ago]
Safe Driving Rally [Published Ballymena Today - 11 hours ago]
Family fun day returns to Stormont Estate [Published Ballymena Today - 17 hours ago]
Ladies getting ‘Fit For Life’ [Published Ballymena Today - May 18 2013]
Paisley speaks out for farming community [Published Ballymena Today - May 18 2013]
Frew gets clarity on licensing of assistance dogs [Published Ballymena Today - May 18 2013]
Portglenone beauty runner up spot in Miss North... [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]
Suspected theft [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]
Police estate pull-out 'justified' [Published Ballymena Today - May 17 2013]
Man charged over copper theft [Published Ballymena Today - May 16 2013]
Ballymena hoteliers buy landmark city property [Published Ballymena Today - May 16 2013]
Wright on! Ballymena bus is pride of Britain in... [Published Ballymena Today - May 16 2013]
Three freed in centre abuse probe [Published Ballymena Today - May 15 2013]
Run, Walk or Toddle for Ballymena Samaritans [Published Ballymena Today - May 13 2013]
Swann challenges DSD Minister over housing needs [Published Ballymena Today - May 13 2013]
Ember Team Mission in town [Published Ballymena Today - May 13 2013]
Farming in Crisis meeting [Published Ballymena Today - May 13 2013]
Sponsored walk for Chest, Heart and Stroke [Published Ballymena Today - May 13 2013]
Council bouyant at broadband boost [Published Ballymena Today - May 12 2013]
NRC Students Learn How to Be the Boss [Published Ballymena Today - May 12 2013]
All Star Country Show [Published Ballymena Today - May 12 2013]
Council should call foul on careless dog owners [Published Ballymena Today - May 12 2013]
Frew paves the way for Chichester Park improvem... [Published Ballymena Today - May 12 2013]
Ballymena family ‘reach and teach’ about God’s ... [Published Ballymena Today - May 12 2013]
Fundraising formal ball for Rainbow Lodge [Published Ballymena Today - May 11 2013]
Every picture tells a story! [Published Ballymena Today - May 11 2013]
Council ‘skip’ site is set for re -opening [Published Ballymena Today - May 11 2013]
Wedding Dresses through the ages [Published Ballymena Today - May 11 2013]
Speedboat recovered in Portglenone [Published Ballymena Today - May 10 2013]