Business

Building society investment

THE Progressive Building Society is to invest £1 million in a new branch in Ballymena. The society has been in the Co Antrim town since 1978 but plans to knock down its existing building at Wellington Street to make way for a new facility. Progressive area manager William Burgess said the society was "delighted to be in a position to cast our vote of confidence in Ballymena and to reinforce our commitment to the town". During construction work, Progressive will operate from temporary premises at the nearby Tower Centre.