Recently added articles from Ballymena Times (Ballymena, Northern Ireland):
Mental health consultation in the Braid tonight.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A public consultation event on major proposals for modernising services for people with mental health problems or a learning disability will take place at the Civic Centre in Ballymena this evening (Tuesday, August 5] at 6.30pm-9.30pm. The event is one of series of public ...
Searching for 'Steele' roots.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SIR - I am seeking information on my Irish relatives some of whom I believe may be living in the Ballymena area. My father, John Steele, was born in 1881 in Craigs, Ballymena. His father was Robert Steele and his mother was Sarah Jane Kilpatrick. He had three sisters, ...
VIDEO: Dunclug in crisis after attacks.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A mob of up to 60 youths smashed the windows of the home of the Chairman of the Dunclug Partnership last night after material for the controversial Internment bonfire was removed from the estate. Read more ... A large number of police officers and a helicopter were ...
Kellswater ready to rock Gibraltar.
Jul 31, 2008 ... BALLYMENA'S links with Gibraltar are set to be further strengthened next month, thanks to the efforts of a popular local band. Kellswater Flute Band will embark on a six-day trip to the 'Rock' on August 12 as part of the band's 60th anniversary celebrations. There, ...
DUNCLUG LATEST: Sinn Fein pair assaulted.
Jul 31, 2008 ... NORTH Antrim MLA Daithi McKay and his Sinn Fein colleague Padraig McShane and a third person have been attacked in Dunclug as the estate spirals into further turmoil. Read more ... The three men were set upon as they left the home of Barry Gordon, whose home had been targeted ...
Danger zone: Ballymena soldier's experiences in Afghanistan.
Jul 30, 2008 ... SOLDIERS from Ballymena and Antrim, serving in Afghanistan with the Royal Irish Regiment, have been speaking of their experiences in notorious Helmand Province. Read on .. This article was written by News Letter journalist, Ben Lowry, currently on attachment with the Royal ...
Reduced ambulance cover for Ballymena - Paisley.
Jul 30, 2008 ... IAN Paisley Junior MLA has revealed that the ambulance service in Ballymena has been notified that it will lose one third of the total daily cover as a result of the efficiency savings plan. He says up to forty hours of ambulance cover will be lost. Presently there ...
Chef Duncan brings a taste of his culinary travels to The Grouse.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THE TABLES are being turned on dining out in Ballymena by seasoned chef Duncan Millar. A culinary whizz, who has worked in some of the finest hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, the Ayrshire native is now the man in charge of food at The Grouse. And it is a role ...
Pure, simple, delicious food at Hillstown Farm.
Jul 29, 2008 ... FAMILY-RUN Hillstown Farm Shop is celebrating its first year in business, building on a highly successful first year in which they were crowned Northern Ireland Gourmet Pork Sausage champions. With three generations of the Logan family involved in the business, Hillstown Farm ...
Youthbank still on a high after audience with First Lady.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMENA YouthBank members recently became as high-flying as Air Force One itself when they were given the rare opportunity to showcase the work of their organisation to not one but two of the world's most influential women. YouthBank co-ordinator Karina Pieterson and members ...
Charity vintage rally in town.
Jul 29, 2008 ... OVER 110 vehicles, dated 1925-1987, will pass through Ballymena on Saturday, August 2 as part of the seventh annual Belfast-Portrush charity cavalcade. Organised by East ...
Tower Centre shoppers have chance to go for gold.
Jul 29, 2008 ... TO coincide with the Olympic Games, the Tower Centre in Ballymena has launched it's very own 'Going for Gold' competition. The competition, which was launched on Saturday past, will run until August 23, culminating in an Olympic-themed grand final. The gold prize will ...
Ballymena North bookings now being taken.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMENA North Partnership Ltd is currently taking bookings for its new block booking period commencing Monday, September 1. Ballymena North Business And Recreation Centre, situated at Cushendall Road, is a multi-purpose community facility which ...
Rate-payers intimidated by flags claims Digney.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMENA Councillor Monica Digney has said local residents are being 'intimidated' by the flying of unionist flags at the Council's amenity site. The Sinn Fein councillor called on NIE to remove the flags from lampposts at the Council yard, off the Waveney Road. "In ...
Thieves and vandals strike in Ballymena.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Considerable damage has been caused to flats at Dunclug after thieves stole copper water cylinders .. and several cars have been damaged in a workshop at Cullybackey Road. Read on. CYLINDERS STOLEN COPPER water cylinders have been stolen from two flats at Dunclug ...
Unionists want re-think on lights.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THE decision by Ballymena Borough Council to once again kick-start Christmas at the start of November has been labelled as "disrespectful" to the men of the town and district who risked life and limb as they fought for the freedom of others in two World Wars. Last year, the ...
Darts league AGM date.
Jul 29, 2008 ... THE annual general meeting of the Ballymena, Harryville and District Darts League will take place on Monday, August 4. Two representatives from each team are allowed to vote and any person wishing to take over ...
PICTURE GALLERY: Ballymena United Open Day.
Jul 29, 2008 ... SATURDAY'S Ballymena United open day has been acclaimed as the best in the event's history. Large numbers turned up at the event, with many of them snapping up the new United kit. The club has thanked the following individuals and organisations for their help and ...
Braidmen face new boys in AIL opener.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMENA Rugby Club will begin their quest for AIB All-Ireland League glory at home to newly-promoted Young Munster. Jacques Benade's men will tackle the Munster side, back in the top flight after a couple of years' absence, at Eaton park on Saturday, October 4. The ...
Milk Cup matches in the borough: your guide to the action.
Jul 29, 2008 ... FOOTBALL fans in the Ballymena area will be served up another feast of Milk Cup action this week. Ballymena Showgrounds and Broughshane will again host matches in the prestigious youth tournament, which kicked off yesterday (Monday) and runs until Friday, August 1. ...