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Feb 10, 2023
MCUI decision the equivalent of ‘cancelling Christmas’ – Paisley
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has expressed his bitter disappointment after the Ulster Centre of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (MCUI)...
Feb 10, 2023
Antrim Snooker Champion Mark Allen recognised for his recent success
Antrim Snooker Champion Mark Allen (aka The Pistol) is currently on point having recently enjoyed some of the best form of his career,...
Feb 10, 2023
Radius and Habinteg Housing Associations team up with Artsekta to celebrate year of culture
Communities across Northern Ireland will be celebrating a year of culture in 2023 thanks to a programme of events organised by Radius...
Feb 10, 2023
Dáithí’s Law should not be used as blackmail for return of devolution – DUP
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has urged the Government to 'stop using Dáithí’s Law as a bargaining chip for devolution' and...
Feb 10, 2023
Valentine’s weekend: Don’t ignore the red flags!
Valentine’s Day, 14th February, marks a day to celebrate love, with people across Northern Ireland heading out this weekend in the hopes...
Feb 9, 2023
TV | Rare Breed returns tonight and it is April on the farms
'RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this evening, and we're now in in the month of April with things getting busy for all the...
Feb 9, 2023
Mayor welcomes Stephen Burns honoured for services to community of Portglenone
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, held a very special reception this week for Council employee Stephen Burns, who was...
Feb 9, 2023
Northern Ireland’s K9 Search & Rescue team deploy to disaster zone in Turkey
Northern Ireland based charity K9 Search and Rescue made preparation this week to fly to Turkey, arriving on Friday, 10th February, in...
Feb 8, 2023
The search is on for Meeko’s Valentine!
A handsome hound being cared for at Dogs Trust Ballymena is searching for his one true love. Marvellous Meeko, a two-year-old whippet...
Feb 8, 2023
Carnlough school reaching out to families during cost-of-living crisis
Carnlough Integrated Primary School is reaching out to pupils and their families as the cost-of-living crisis bites, with a series of...
Feb 8, 2023
Ballymena BID gives heartfelt thanks for lifesaving equipment in town centre
Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID) has given huge thanks to a local shop owner, Sinead Connolly, who has donated a life-saving...
Feb 7, 2023
Life on the Lough - first ever short film depicting life in and around Lough Neagh previews
Lough Neagh Partnership and Belfast-based Lamb Films have launched a short film that depicts life in and around the biggest freshwater...
Feb 7, 2023
Over 8 million families in the UK to receive new Cost of Living Payment this Spring
After confirming the payment schedule for five cost of living payments through the 2023/24 financial year, The Department for Work and...
Feb 7, 2023
Extra protections now in place for residents as Quick Check 101 scheme enhanced in NI
Quick Check 101, an initiative to help protect residents against bogus callers, has been expanded to include more energy companies,...
Feb 7, 2023
70th anniversary of Princess Victoria disaster marked
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has worked closely with a number of organisations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the MV...
Feb 6, 2023
Ballymena woman Lorraine Mulholland releases stunning debut book
Ballymena woman Lorraine Mulholland has just released her fantastic debut children's book, and it is a literary first that lovingly...
Feb 6, 2023
Exciting plans ahead as veterans support group advances in Ballymena
Launched just over 12 months ago, Veterans Support Group Ballymena continues to go from strength to strength, with members enjoying the...
Feb 6, 2023
Gracehill takes step closer to becoming Northern Ireland’s first Cultural World Heritage Site
A bid to secure Northern Ireland’s first cultural world heritage site and elevate it alongside the likes of the Taj Mahal and Great Wall...
Feb 6, 2023
Discover new apprenticeship opportunities during NI Apprenticeship Week 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has teamed up with a range of partners to deliver a series of in-person and virtual events showcasing...
Feb 6, 2023
New gym equipment to be installed at MEA Council Leisure Centres
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Larne Leisure Centre and Amphitheatre Wellness...
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