Civil service 'drift' can't continue - DUP leader Gavin Robinson calls for integration with UK service
Ballymena Times
by The Newsroom
1h ago
Gavin Robinson says that Northern Ireland’s civil service lacks the “requisite expertise” to deliver radical reform – and the DUP will press for greater integration within the UK Civil Service and the recruitment of more external experts as senior leaders ..read more
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Court hears 'inexperienced' motorist failed to stop at junction after rounding bend
Ballymena Times
by Antrim Court Reporter
7h ago
A motorist who failed to stop on a side road at a junction with a main road crashed into a vehicle ..read more
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Pleasure Boys excited about Banbridge event - amid extra security and 'toned down' performance after Devenish controversy
Ballymena Times
by The Newsroom
7h ago
The all-male stripper group which caused a frenzy after performing at the Devenish earlier this year are back in Northern Ireland tonight – with extra security, a toned down routine and with council officials in attendance ..read more
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HMRC and PSNI seize more than nine million cigarettes from lorry near Lisburn
Ballymena Times
by Valerie Martin
8h ago
A lorry driver has been arrested following the seizure of more than nine million cigarettes on the A1 near Lisburn ..read more
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Worker with autism settles discrimination case against Magheralin chip shop
Ballymena Times
by Valerie Martin
8h ago
An ex-chip shop worker with autism has settled a disability discrimination case for £8,000 against his former employer in Magheralin ..read more
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'100 days of DUP sell-out' - TUV leader Jim Allister claims the choice for Unionist voters has never been clearer
Ballymena Times
by David Thompson
8h ago
Jim Allister says that the DUP has failed to deliver on removing the Irish Sea border and that the party has focused its energies since Stormont’s return on trying to remove scrutiny on the post-Brexit frontier ..read more
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Portadown woman, charged with 'falsely and injuriously' imprisoning another woman, has been sent for trial
Ballymena Times
by Craigavon Court Reporter
9h ago
A Portadown woman, accused of 'falsely and injuriously' imprisoning another woman, has been sent for trial to Craigavon Crown Court ..read more
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Antrim and Newtownabbey: ‘inclusive’ summer scheme funding approved for five schools
Ballymena Times
by Michelle Weir and Local Democracy Reporter
9h ago
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Policy and Governance Committee has approved £5,000 funding for each of five special educational needs schools in the area ..read more
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New 'B-Specials' museum proposals to be on show at Loughgall band parade
Ballymena Times
by Valerie Martin
9h ago
Participants and spectators at a band parade in Loughgall on Friday evening will have the opportunity to learn about plans to create an Ulster Special Constabulary Museum in the village ..read more
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Ballyclare-based community group highlights ambitious plans for Erskine area
Ballymena Times
by Russell Keers
11h ago
A recently-formed community organisation in the Rashee Road area of Ballyclare has outlined its ambitious plans for the area following the appointment of its committee members ..read more
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