Ballymena News

The Alphabet Animals series is a project created and recently launched by local illustrator and artist Jennifer Davison. Alphabet Animals is available as individual cards and framed prints and also a poster with all 26 illustrations in the…

We caught up recently with Cullybackey based professional award-winning photographer Steven Hanna to talk to him about Nebo Luxury Fine Art. As well as being a much-in-demand wedding photographer, Steven has a real passion for creating…

Midtown Makers on Church Street Ballymena held a very successful event celebrating International Women's Day on Friday 8th March. Event organiser Patrycja Wieczorek said, International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries…

Angela's Antiques and Jewellery welcomed the BBC One Antiques Road Trip to their Church Street shop yesterday (Wed 6th March). The programme sees 'antiques experts set off on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing…

The Creative Citizens Programme of Mid & East Antrim kicks off with new Murals for Ballymena town centre. Look out for the new art work next time you're in town. One is at the Good Morning Ballymena premises on William Street and the…

Many of you will have heard of, and may have concerns about the Momo Challenge on social media. We won't go into the details of it, but basically Momo is a sinister online 'game' which encourages dangerous and often harmful challenges. It…

Are you planning a party or event and don't want the stress of catering for it? Montgomerys Ballymena Outside Catering can supply a great range of food options so you can have a stress-free time and enjoy your party. A few examples of…

Does the phrase 'It's The Maine Man' bring back childhood memories of seeing the weekly delivery of fizzy drinks to your door? What was your favourite flavour? I know for me it was Cloudy Limeade and American Cream Soda. The good news is…

International Women's Day will be hosted in Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, 50-53 Church Street, Ballymena. It takes place on Friday 8th March 2019 from 10:30am - 2:00pm and includes a buffet lunch. This annual event is a celebration of…

The Creamery Can coffee shop in Glarryford is the place to go for a great range of authentic homemade food. Just off the A26, half way between Ballymena and Ballymoney, The Creamery Can was once an old barn on the family farm. After being…