Join the Halloween fun in Mid & East Antrim with events planned across Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 now on sale. 🎃👻🕷️🕸️ 🧡 Full guide below!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 | Leadership update at Northern Trust: With nearly 40 years’ experience in nursing, Suzanne Pullins has been appointed Interim Chief Executive, succeeding Jennifer Welsh. Read more below.

🧠✨ 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! ✨🧠 Join us at 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟑 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 for a night of fun, friendly competition and fantastic prizes! 🎉 📍 Ballymena Services Club 🕗 Quiz kicks off at 8pm sharp 🎟️ £5 per person – all proceeds in aid of the 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹/𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 💙

𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 | Two arrested in Ballymena over suspected class A drugs find during search of home. Read more below.

Mid and East Antrim PCSP has reaffirmed its commitment to the Community Safety Wardens Scheme, tackling anti-social behaviour and providing reassurance to residents and businesses. More below.

"𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗" | Alderman Stewart McDonald calls for community unity and urges witnesses to come forward after sectarian graffiti was daubed on local business premises. More below.

𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 | Join the Halloween fun in Mid & East Antrim with events planned across Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 about to go on sale. 🎃👻🕷️🕸️ 🧡 Full guide below!

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗔𝗠𝗬 | The Met Office has named Storm Amy, the first storm of the 2025/26 season. Gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain are forecast for northern and western UK. Yellow warnings are in place. Full update below.

𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 | Masked men ransacked a Ballymena home before fleeing when disturbed by homeowner. Police are appealing for witnesses – did you see a silver BMW in the area? More below.

The woman who died in Sunday’s Glarryford collision has been named as 81-year-old Beatrice Higgins from Ballycastle. Funeral arrangements have been announced as her family pay tribute. More below.

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | History made on Rathlin Island: Manx Shearwaters have bred successfully here for the first time in decades — a huge boost for seabird conservation. More below!

McKeever Hotels has announced Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke as its 2025 Charity of the Year, with fundraising set to run across all six hotels. More below.

Waiting for a morsel this evening in Ballycastle. 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 | New season, new opportunities! Enterprising Women has launched its Autumn/Winter programme, bringing workshops, training and networking to support female entrepreneurs across Mid and East Antrim. Discover more below.

Crumlin Fire Station has completed a £1.15m refurbishment, bringing modern facilities, improved firefighter welfare, and big sustainability upgrades to the heart of the community. More below.

🚧 From Ballymena to HS2 🚄 TUV representatives have praised Moore Concrete as a “major success story” for its growth, innovation, and 200+ local jobs. Photos and more below.

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 | 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗣 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱? At Highway Health, our experienced GP listens to you and can refer directly to the NHS for further treatment—no hassle, no stress.

Plans have been lodged to expand the M&S Food outlet, creating new jobs and offering many more products for travellers. More below!

🚨 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗘... 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 🚨 Moore Concrete is expanding our team and we have another exciting employment opportunity available: ➜ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 If you’re motivated, skilled, and ready to make an impact in a leading precast manufacturer, we’d love to hear from you.

Quick-thinking action at Ballycastle beach: a person was rescued from the water and taken to hospital after an emergency response on Tuesday afternoon. Read more below.

𝗥𝗧𝗖 | 𝗔𝟐𝟔 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 (15:20) Report of a two vehicle road traffic collision in the area of Applegreen. Fire Service and NIAS currently in attendance.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has reversed plans to cut festive light switch-ons, keeping all seven events across the borough — but livestreaming has been scrapped. More below.

Over 4,000 people were hospitalised with flu in Northern Ireland last year. The PHA is urging eligible groups to get their free flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines this winter. 💉 Find out more below.

𝗡𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | A 27-year-old woman has been sentenced after defrauding a Limavady GP practice of more than £60,000. She avoided jail but must repay £15,000 in compensation. More below.

The Post Office has confirmed details for upcoming relocation of its Cloughmills branch to EUROSPAR, with 84 hours of service. More time, more convenience, same trusted service. Full update below.

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗕 | What a season! Galgorm’s Rab McAuley has gone from newcomer in 2024 to Ulster Supersport Cup Champion 2025, with 11 wins and a title sealed at Bishopscourt. 🔥 More below!

A more great morning on the Antrim coast, but no matter the colour, beauty is in abundance. 📍 Views to Fairhead in Ballycastle, County Antrim 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

Families across the Northern Trust area are invited to remember and honour babies gone too soon during Baby Loss Awareness Week. 🤍 The Northern Trust will host remembrance services, butterfly walls, and a Wave of Light walk. Find out more below.

𝗠𝗘𝗔 | “Despicable” – Outpatient clinics at Moyle Hospital in Larne were cancelled after vandals broke into the site, damaging facilities. Police are investigating and the Trust has apologised for the disruption. More below.

𝗡𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | A man has been sentenced for abusing his late uncle’s finances while holding power of attorney. Over £15,000 in unexplained withdrawals were uncovered. Full story below.

Unionists unite against Labour’s Digital ID plan. Timothy Gaston warns: “There can be no Irish Sea ID border.” UUP calls it “intrusive” and a threat to liberty. Read more below.

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗡 | From Ballymena to British Champion! 10-year-old Kain Stewart has beaten the European and World Champions to take WKO K1 gold — and now he’s heading to the World Championships. More below.

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔🍴𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗨 ᴏɴʟʏ £14 – sᴇʀᴠᴇᴅ ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏ-ғʀɪᴅᴀʏ, 12-4ᴘᴍ From crispy battered cod to our signature Rococo Club, fresh seafood chowder, or a bang bang chicken wrap with a kick – there’s something for everyone! 🍔🍤🍝 Upgrade to our juicy Steak Ciabatta for just £4 extra!

𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | @Galgorm Castle is set for a £12M transformation into a boutique hotel and cultural haven! Thoughtful designs will see a full restoration that secures the estate for many years to come. Get a sneak peek below!

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗞 💐 A year of beauty, relaxation & community! Alice K Beauty is celebrating its 1st birthday at the stunning new Church Street salon in Ballymena – with competitions, prizes & plenty of pampering. Discover more below!

Skies on Monday afternoon over Knocklayde, County Antrim. 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

The PSNI has clarified its role in Ballymena’s “Red Zone” immigration assessment, explaining how heat mapping works, as Paul Frew MLA continues to demand government transparency. More below.

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has been named an Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association, recognising his strong support for vets and animal welfare in Parliament. More below.

Police are investigating after a fast food takeaway was vandalised in a suspected racially motivated hate crime — the second attack in recent months. More below.

From stalking and spiking to deepfake abuse — Naomi Long has unveiled sweeping reforms to tackle domestic abuse and gender-based violence in Northern Ireland. Read more below.

𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 is back for series 3! The BAFTA-winning Belfast drama returns with darker storylines, new villains, and the officers we love facing their toughest challenges yet. Catch up with the story below!

Jim Allister MP blasts the “absurd” Irish Sea border after a daughter in GB had to fill out a customs form to send her parents in NI chocolate and soap. More below.

Stunning sunrise skies on Monday morning from beautiful Cushendun, County Antrim. 🎥 Roisin Hamilton

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗘 | Slemish College student Emilee Leacock has been called up to the NI U17 Women’s squad! She’s heading to France next week as the team prepares for the UEFA Euro 2026 qualifiers. ⚽🇫🇷 Read more below.

“Children’s rights were violated.” As Module 8 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry opens today, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) says the voices of children must finally be heard. (@nichildcom.bsky.social) Read more below.

Let’s get behind Mosside legend Sammy McNeill! At 83, he’s still refereeing – and now he’s up for the People’s Award at the Irish FA Grassroots Football Awards 2025. Cast your vote today and help celebrate a true hero of local football. More below!

A colourful morning in Carnlough. 📸 Mary McMullan