Ballymena Guardian Newspaper

17/09/2025

Panel ball courts unveiled

GALGORM Collection has announced the launch of two new state-of-the-art covered padel courts at Galgorm Castle, expanding its award-winning leisure offering in the Ballymena area. Set to open in October 2025, the courts represent a significant investment of £300k and will bring one of the worl...

17/09/2025

Cracker quiz coming up.

RADIO Cracker are really looking forward to their 2025 broadcast, but before they go on-air for another year, they have a few fundraisers planned. First up is their annual TABLE QUIZ on 26th September in BALLYMENA RUGBY CLUB at 7:30pm. £5 per person and teams of up to six.

17/09/2025

'Stick Bridge' update.

IT’S been a long time since actual sticks lined the sides of the locally nicknamed ‘stick bridge’ across the River Braid. The bridge, which connects the Leighinmohr area to Harryville via Railway Street has been an important short-cut for generations of local people.

16/09/2025

On sale today

10/09/2025

Link the town event.

The St Patrick’s Regeneration Site in Ballymena is once again set to host runners and walkers of all ages at a free community event.

10/09/2025

Local author in conversation on latest political biography.

Two Ballymena writers are to discuss the life and legacy of the Nobel Laureate David Trimble at a special evening at the Braid Theatre. Author Stephen Walker who has just written a biography of the former First Minister will be in conversation with Ballymena screenwriter Declan Lawn.

09/09/2025

On sale today.

30/08/2025

Police investigating 'suspicious approach' in Ballymena.

Police have appealed for information following a report of a suspicious approach in the Queen Street area of Ballymena at around 7pm on Friday, 29th August. They said: “It was reported that a woman and child walking from commercial premises were approached. Enquiries are ongoing.

29/08/2025

Huge parade on Saturday.

THE Royal Black Institution will mark the finale of the parading season with six major 'Last Saturday' demonstrations on August 30. Events will be held in Antrim, Castlederg, Cookstown, Ballyclare, Dundrum and Limavady,

29/08/2025

Charities receive boost

TWO charities who were chosen by the late Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, as her Mayoral charities for the year have received an amazing £17,000 following a wide range of fundraising initiatives. The late Mrs Adger MBE, who passed away in March 2025, had selected Air Amb...

20/08/2025

Pictures - Dunclug Fun Day

D3MAC Fun Day