Ballymena

British

/ ˌbælɪˈmiːnə /

noun

a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim. Pop: 59 516 (2003 est). Area: 634 sq km (247 sq miles)

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Rainey, whose address was given as HMP Maghaberry and who is formerly of James Street in Ballymena, has also been charged with attempting to prevent "the lawful and decent burial of a deceased body" on the same date.

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"She hasn't been out on the streets of Ballymena apart from when her mother was on her deathbed," he explained.

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He replaced Colin Crawford who resigned from the party over a press release issued in his name after disorder in Ballymena.

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Haemochromatosis UK will offer up to 23,500 households free genetic screening in Irvinestown, Portadown, Ballymena and Magherafelt.

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The 09:00 127 service from Magherafelt to Ballymena will not operate.

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