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23 hours ago
MEA deputy mayor pays tributes to former residents who passed away recently
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Breanainn Lyness The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Breanainn Lyness led...


1 day ago
MEA Councillors back motion calling for more parent and child spaces in the borough’s car parks
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed an Alliance motion for a review of the borough council’s car parking strategy to provide more...


1 day ago
Mid and East Antrim Council launches public right of way investigation in Broughshane
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council says it has begun an alleged public right of way investigation in Broughshane, between Loughloughan...


2 days ago
DT Ballymena urges dog owners to ‘take the lead’ on responsible walking after worrying survey results
Dogs Trust Ballymena is urging owners to “take the lead” and be considerate to other owners and members of the public when out walking...

2 days ago
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 22 February 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...

3 days ago
King Frankie movie featuring local lass Claudia Beatty set for screening in Ballymena
Audiences in Ballymena can look forward to enjoying a screening of the Celtic Tiger film with a difference ‘King Frankie’ as part of Film...

3 days ago
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service honours 131 long-serving employees
Firefighter Elliot Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has honoured and recognised 131 employees who have completed 20, 30 or...


3 days ago
Local organisations urged to submit Expression of Interest for sports funding
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest applications from local sports clubs and organisations for their...


4 days ago
Man charged to appear in court following incident in Cullybackey
Police in Ballymena have charged a 27-year-old man assault on police, obstructing police, possession of a Class B Controlled drug and...

4 days ago
APPROVED: New building for Dunclug College will 'bring significant investment'
Main entrance Planning permission for a new school building in Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...


4 days ago
Lane closures planned as NI Water work set to commence in Ballymena
NI Water will commence work next week to install a new stormwater sewer on a section of Moat Road and Casement Street, Ballymena. The...


4 days ago
Wrightbus takes wraps off new flagship hydrogen double deck bus
The top group image shows, from left, Dr Lee Roberts, Policy, Sustainability and Funding Manager, Ryze Power; Prof Adrian Murphy, Dean of...


4 days ago
Boost for Auld Toon Ulster Scots Society in Kells with Rural Micro Capital Grant awards
Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...


4 days ago
Man arrested and items seized in Cullybackey
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of obstructing police, assault on police, possession of an offensive weapon with...

5 days ago
Barr welcomes renewal of Armed Forces Covenant
Councillor Barr, who himself served in the Armed Forces, pictured with fellow soldiers awaiting helicopter pick-up from a field in...

6 days ago
Decision deferred: Inevitable councillor allowance rise delayed
An annual increase in the basic allowance for councillors, worth over £400, was deferred at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...

7 days ago
Funding refused for new Ballymena bridge plan
CGI of proposed new bridge extending from Demense Avenue into the Ecos Nature Park (looking towards Ecos Nature Park) A funding...


Feb 17
Trio take reins of Ballymena dental practice with Ulster Bank support
Pictured with Ulster Bank business development manager Martin Convery are Slemish Dental owners (from left) Saorlaith O’Callaghan,...


Feb 17
Ballymena company CIGA Healthcare secures £1.4m contracts in the US and Europe
Pictured at CIGA Healthcare premises in Ballymena are (L-R) Irwin Armstrong, Owner and CEO, CIGA Healthcare, Economy Minister Caoimhe...

Feb 16
MEA Councillor expenses comes under spotlight after 14% rates hike in two years
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were this month landed with a hike of 3.99% after councillors struck the rate for both residents and...
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