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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
TUV announce candidate to stand in Ballymoney
Jonathan McAuley has been announced as the TUV candidate for Ballymoney in the up coming local government elections. Jonathan McAuley is...
Mar 30, 2023
Council u-turn over ghost hunt at visitor attractions in Co Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has withdrawn permission for ghost hunting at two visitor attractions. The local authority has...
Mar 29, 2023
Approval for new £35m warehouse & distribution facility in Co Antrim
A proposed £35m investment in warehousing and distribution at Nutts Corner in Co Antrim was given the go-ahead by Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Mar 29, 2023
Plans to increase provision of defibrillators across Causeway Coast and Glens
Steps have been taken to increase the provision of defibrillators across the Causeway Coast and Glens area. At a meeting of the council’s...
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 28, 2023
World War II torpedo recovery vessel Joyce returns home to Lough Neagh
Decades after being decommissioned by the Royal Navy, the Joyce, an 80-year-old World War II vessel, has returned home and been lowered...
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 Nesbitt and Timothy Spall filming for new Sky Christmas drama in Co Antrim
James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall are the latest stars to be filming in County Antrim as production gets underway for Sky's new Christmas...
Mar 25, 2023
Study set to examine feasibility of introducing water taxis on Lough Neagh
A feasibility study for the introduction of water taxis on Lough Neagh is to be carried out this summer, Antrim and Newtownabbey...
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...
Mar 24, 2023
MEA Council’s Joanne Alexander scoops top award!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce their very own Project Development Officer, Joanne Alexander, has scooped...
Mar 23, 2023
A new era for Portrush Recreation Grounds opening in coming weeks!
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is looking forward to the completion of a major regeneration project at Portrush Recreation...
Mar 23, 2023
Creative exhibition giving autistic young people a voice
The renowned ‘Creative Voices: What Autism Means to me’ exhibition has taken up residence in the Braid, Ballymena, and is a truly...
Mar 22, 2023
New oak tree at Macmillan Cancer Unit, Antrim Area Hospital is a symbol of strength
L-R: Ward Manager at Antrim Macmillan Unit Sister Deirdre Tolton, Macmillan Volunteer Maureen Mitchell, the Mayor of Antrim and...
Mar 22, 2023
Coronation to be broadcast on big screens in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be broadcast on big screens in Ballymena, Larne and...
Mar 21, 2023
Plaque erected in memory of so-called ‘Witches of Islandmagee’
A plaque commemorating nine people convicted of witchcraft more than 300 years ago has been unveiled in Mid and East Antrim. The...
Mar 20, 2023
MEA cemetery rules reviewed after wreath removal request
A public consultation over cemetery rules has been launched as part of a review in Mid and East Antrim Borough. Councillors have been...
Mar 20, 2023
Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at borough awards!
The best in local sport was celebrated on Thursday night past (16 March) at the annual Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Sports Awards....
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