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Apr 2, 2023
Mid and East Antrim's social supermarket opens in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim councillors were recently given an update on the opening of a social supermarket in Ballymena with grocery deliveries...
Apr 1, 2023
Sacrifice recognised by “too few” - ANBCouncil backs motion for prison officer commemoration
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has backed a motion for a commemoration in recognition of the “immense sacrifice” of prison...
Apr 1, 2023
Asda extends its Kids £1 café meal deal and adds more healthier options
Asda has announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals have been refreshed with a more nutritionally balanced...
Apr 1, 2023
Local volunteers raise £1,400 spinning for stoves!
Staff and volunteers from Habitat ReStore Ballymena (Larne Road) recently held a sponsored spin-a-thon to raise funds for Habitat's...
Apr 1, 2023
From teenager needing a kidney transplant to PHD student wanting to make a difference
Megan Cairns discovered as a child that she needed a kidney transplant. Now 15 years later the young County Antrim woman is on a mission...
Mar 31, 2023
Unique coin and birth certificates mark momentous Coronation celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will be distributing special commemorative coins to schools across the Borough to celebrate the...
Mar 31, 2023
Northern Ireland organisations to receive £57 million to help economically inactive
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland will be supported into work as the UK Government confirms funding for transformational...
Mar 31, 2023
Barr highlights need for defibrillator in Clough villlage
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) candidate Alan Barr has highlighted the need for a defibrillator to be placed in Clough village. Alan said:...
Mar 30, 2023
Slemish Market Garden receives UK's Best Greengrocer Award!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council proudly recognises the success of local family-owned business - Slemish Market Garden - for being...
Mar 29, 2023
Mayor visits Mid and East Antrim's ‘Social Supermarket’ in Ballymena
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams recently paid a visit tothe ‘Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Club’ – a Social Supermarket, serving the...
Mar 29, 2023
Tree-mendous tree planting part of Council’s ‘Climate Canopy’ project!
Members of Carson Community Group and staff from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council rolled-up their sleeves last week to plant six...
Mar 29, 2023
No carers available to attend elderly bedbound dementia patient due to staff shortages
A number of patients receiving domiciliary care (at-home care) in the Northern Trust, including the Ballymena area, have been impacted in...
Mar 28, 2023
Donnelly Group recognises Ballymena staff for long service
Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned motor retailer, Donnelly Group, has recognised over 50 per cent of its 500 strong...
Mar 27, 2023
Autism NI encourage everyone to ‘Be Kind to Different Minds’ this World Autism Acceptance Week
Autism NI is celebrating World Autism Acceptance Week from Monday 27th March until Sunday 2nd April 2023, and encouraging everyone to get...
Mar 27, 2023
Work set to get underway for new play parks in Martinstown and Ahoghill
Fun is on the agenda across the borough as Mid and East Antrim Council continues to seek funding to invest in quality and inclusive play...
Mar 27, 2023
Talented local artist brings colour to Ballymena town centre
Leanne McClelland, a talented freelance artist and designer from Ballymena, has recently completed a commission to deliver a mural in the...
Mar 27, 2023
James and Grace the most popular NI baby names for births registered in 2022
James and Grace were the most popular first names given to babies in Northern Ireland, for births registered in 2022. This is one of the...
Mar 26, 2023
Ballymoney gets set for carnival colour as Spring Fair returns!
Ballymoney Spring Fair is making a return to the town on April 21st and 22nd - with free family-friendly activities and lots of carnival...
Mar 25, 2023
PSNI Chief Superintendent made member of Royal Victorian Order
Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Chief Superintendent Davy Beck has been made a member of the Royal Victorian Order. He is one of...
Mar 24, 2023
Mayor pays tribute following passing of long-serving Council employee
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Noel Williams, has paid tribute following the sad passing of a much-respected and...
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