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Jun 19, 2023
Council backs motion for review into sports pitch provision across Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors have supported a motion for a review of sports pitches in the borough. The motion brought forward at a...

Jun 19, 2023
Local journalist Stephen Walker set to publish landmark biography of John Hume
Well-known local man Stephen Walker is set to see his latest work 'John Hume - The Persuader' hit bookstore shelves this Autumn after...


Jun 19, 2023
“Disgusted” - Cllr Christopher Jamieson condemns weekend’s vandalism in Broughshane
Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson (TUV) said he is "disgusted" after a spate of wanton vandalism along the river path in Broughshane...

Jun 19, 2023
Ballymena ballerina to attend prestigious summer festival in Italy
Georgia Crawford performing a variation from The Nutcracker Suite at YGP Barcelona in December 2022. Photo by LK Studio, Inc. Georgia...


Jun 18, 2023
Bonfire management stays on the ‘back-burner’ in Mid and East Antrim
Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne. (Image: John Fitz Photography) Bonfire management was not on the agenda at this month’s meeting of Mid and...


Jun 18, 2023
Thousands of pounds of damage caused to new homes at former St Patrick’s Barracks
The new homes being constructed at the former St Patrick's Barracks site in Ballymena. Radius Housing said it is "extremely disappointed"...


Jun 17, 2023
Beech Drive residents in limbo over grass cutting - McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has said residents of Beech Drive in Ballymena are frustrated at lack of grass cutting within the...


Jun 16, 2023
Two well-deserving Ballymena women recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list
Pictured are (L-R) Debbie Chestnutt, Project Co-ordinator at Good Morning Ballymena, and Catherine Humphrey, Principal of Groggan Primary...

Jun 15, 2023
Plans approved will see return of “long-awaited” community facility at Waveney
Plans for a "long-awaited" new community centre in Ballymena were approved on Thursday morning (16 June) at a meeting of Mid and East...

Jun 15, 2023
Sunny clean-up is a pick-me-up for Ballykeel
Pictured at Ballykeel 2 & District Community Association litter pick event (L-R) Ronny McFall (Tesco), Roy McClean (Housing Executive Mid...


Jun 15, 2023
WayMaker introduces innovative training for children's professionals at Fairhill Centre
Eileen Russell, founder of WayMaker WayMaker Child Therapy, a leading provider of child play therapy services, is excited to announce the...


Jun 14, 2023
Local companies working together on a pathway to net zero
The Mid and East Antrim Manufacturing Task Force has recently focused on supporting businesses in the Borough meet the challenges faced...


Jun 14, 2023
RTÉ Toy Show Appeal’s grants to help transform young lives in every county on the island of Ireland
A Ballymena-based charity is among 14 children's organisations across Northern Ireland who have been awarded grants from the RTÉ Toy Show...


Jun 13, 2023
Thousands of pounds of damage caused to new housing development in Ballymena
The new homes under construction at the site in Ballymena. Police in Ballymena are investigating a report of criminal damage in the new...


Jun 13, 2023
Police appeals for people to stop sharing graphic content in text messages and on social platforms
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team, who are investigating the murder of 21 year old Chloe...


Jun 13, 2023
MEA Councillors observe minute’s silence at monthly meeting as tribute paid to Chloe Mitchell
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim paid tribute to murdered Ballymena woman 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell at this month’s meeting of the...


Jun 13, 2023
Turning Point NI confirm details for Ballymena vigil in memory of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell
A special vigil is set to be held this week in Ballymena in memory of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell. The young local woman went missing over...


Jun 13, 2023
Local schoolchildren nominate teachers for a Ballymena Gift Card treat!
Six very special teachers were presented this week with a £100 Ballymena Gift Card to treat themselves from a choice of over 100 local...


Jun 13, 2023
NI’s first ‘groundbreaking’ tyre distribution centre opens in Ballymena
The tyre industry in Northern Ireland is set to undergo a transformative change with the introduction of Micheldever Tyre Services' (MTS)...


Jun 12, 2023
Plans lodged for former car showroom in Broughshane and old Post Office in Newtowncrommelin
The former Walter Young car showroom in Broughshane. A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Borough Council for a...
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