Ballymena Guardian Newspaper

26/11/2025

Money raised for great cause

THE annual Shilnavogie Sheep Dog Trial once again brought together competitors, families, and supporters on Saturday 13th September at the farm of Mr John Davison, Shilnavogie, raising an impressive £1,502.50 for Air Ambulance NI. Despite one heavy downpour, the weather was kind, and spirits w...

26/11/2025

Pictures- Carniny odd socks day

Pictures - Carniny PS Odd Socks Day

25/11/2025

On sale today

19/11/2025

Anglers dismayed by decision.

THE Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club have expressed their deep disappointment and frustration at the failure of DAERA and Inland Fisheries to allow for the reopening of their river hatchery in order to address the serious decline of native dollaghan and salmon in the Kellswater river system...

06/11/2025

Hospice fair at Tullyglass

Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group will hold their 37th Annual Christmas Fair in the Tullyglass Hotel on Wednesday 12th November This year Linda Keys is Fair Organiser and has sourced a wide range of exhibitors offering jewellery, antiques, artisan baking and foodstuffs, sweet treats, cosmetic produ...

06/11/2025

Lodge hosts weekend of history .. with a spooky twist!

A warm welcome awaits you at McNeillstown Independent LOL’s ‘Remember November Festival.

28/10/2025

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⛔ Hallowena’ cancelled amid predicted high winds and heavy rain ⛔

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has made the difficult decision to cancel the annual ‘Hallowena’ event at People’s Park in Ballymena due to forecasted high winds and heavy rain.

Thursday (30 October) is due to bring gusts of wind of up to 56mph and persistent downpours throughout the evening - making the event unsafe for attendees and for Council staff working on site.

With such high winds, the staging area cannot be erected, and the direction of the winds would prove dangerous for fireworks.

Council understands that this decision will come as a disappointment, but the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff remain top priority and is in line with other Council’s across NI who have also cancelled events on Thursday.

🧟 Please note, The Halloween Hooley in Larne will proceed as planned on Friday October 31 from 6pm in Town Park and is free and open to all residents from across the Borough.

Meanwhile, the Carrickfergus Halloween event on Wednesday October 29 is already sold out.

People due to attend Hallowena will receive an email soon and all tickets will be refunded.

Council will also enhance the Ballymena Christmas Switch On celebrations to provide additional entertainment for the community later this year.

Shaped by Sea and Stone ¦ Mid and East Antrim Events

27/10/2025

Set of keys found lower Wellington Street this afternoon. Can be collected Ballymena Guardian office up to 4.30pm or from 9am tomorrow.