Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne
A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...
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Oct 2, 2023
Cancer detection clinics set to double at Whiteabbey Hospital
The number of patients attending the Rapid Diagnosis Centre (RDC) at Whiteabbey Hospital is set to double with two clinics to be held...
Sep 30, 2023
Final phase of ‘Move to Universal Credit’ for NI benefit claimants to begin in October
The final phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation across Northern Ireland will begin next month for those in receipt of tax credits...
Sep 30, 2023
Challenging times for Mid & East Antrim Council but “no discussions regarding job cuts”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to “concentrate on core services and bring about improvements and efficiencies” after...
Sep 28, 2023
Northern Ireland junior doctors to be balloted for industrial action
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland will be balloted on industrial action, the BMA has announced. Junior doctor representatives met with...
Sep 28, 2023
Stalemate Stormont is to blame for another “worst ever performance” for bowel cancer waiting times
Nearly 9 in 10 people (84%) living in Northern Ireland with bowel cancer symptoms continue to face serious delays getting diagnosed for...
Sep 27, 2023
Chief Medical Officer encourages those eligible to get vaccinated for winter health protection
Don’t miss out on your winter health protection. That’s the appeal from Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer to everyone eligible for...
Sep 27, 2023
MEA Council seeking to decarbonise fleet of 260 vehicles with annual fuel bill of £780K
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council owns 260 vehicles worth £3.2m councillors have been told. A report to elected representatives says...
Sep 22, 2023
Health service industrial action could be avoided by return of the Executive – Swann
Robin Swann MLA with members of the Royal College of Midwives at Antrim Area Hospital. Ulster Unionist MLA and former Health Minister...
Sep 21, 2023
Antrim and Newtownabbey lights up for World Alzheimer’s Day
Antrim and Newtownabbey prides itself on being an inclusive Borough, with various initiatives, programmes and events for all. As part of...
Sep 21, 2023
Unused medicines cost Northern Ireland health system £18million per year
Every year in Northern Ireland, the public disposes of an estimated 165 tonnes of unused medicines through community pharmacies. Most of...
Sep 16, 2023
Health and safety campaign launched in Mid & East Antrim to help reduce workplace transport deaths
Amanda Grant, HSENI, Alan Featherstone, RiverRidge, Alderman Stewart McDonald, Deputy Mayor Mid & East Antrim Council, Lyle Watson,...
Sep 13, 2023
Launch of new centre to promote patient safety in NI
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Professor Cathy Harrison; MHRA Chief Safety Officer, Dr Alison Cave and Regional Lead Pharmacist for the...
Sep 13, 2023
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pays tribute to pioneering Wrightbus in visit to Ballymena HQ
Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales (left) with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has praised the innovation of bus manufacturer...
Sep 13, 2023
1,000 new jobs announced for NI and Wrightbus consortium secures over £6M
New jobs, facilities and funding are being announced today as Northern Ireland opens its doors to global investors at the Northern...
Sep 12, 2023
MEA Councillor’s make u-turn on asylum cash but £50,000 lost
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has lost £50,000 in funding for asylum seekers and refugees after turning down almost twice the sum...
Sep 11, 2023
Work begins on £11million building project for Coleraine Grammar School
Cutting the first sod to officially mark the beginning of over £11 million construction works at Coleraine Grammar School are (L to R)...
Sep 10, 2023
Objections to Stormont proposal to abolish concessionary fares on public transport for over 60’s
Belfast Council has announced it will be objecting to a Stormont proposal to abolish concessionary fares on public transport for over...
Sep 10, 2023
Public urged to stay legal, safe and considerate if you are planning fireworks this Halloween
If you are planning to buy fireworks this Halloween, it’s time to apply for a licence. It is an offence to buy or be in possession of...
Sep 8, 2023
Wrightbus receives slice of £50M government funding towards development of hydrogen coaches
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has received a slice of £50 million government funding towards developing zero-emission hydrogen...
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