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Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections
A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 17, 2024


From toilet seats to office chairs - MEA Council plans reveal change of use for Wellington Court
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has submitted plans which will see the former Wellington Court toilets repurposed into space for...
Oct 16, 2024


Return of Pipe Championship to Portrush
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has welcomed plans for the return of a Pipe Band and Drum Majors Championship to Portrush. In...
Oct 16, 2024


Minister Muir visits Ballymena based businesses
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA pictured with NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell and Cranswick Country Foods Technical Manager Kathryn...
Oct 16, 2024


Councillors divided over £100k festive switch-on sites in Antrim & Newtownabbey
A festive programme costing almost £100,000 was approved at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Community Development...
Oct 16, 2024

ANBCouncil introducing new booking system for vans at recycling centres
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Newwpark household recycling centre in Antrim. A booking system for medium to large vans is to...
Oct 14, 2024


Causeway Coast and Glens ‘Halloween Happenings’ returns for spooky fun across four locations
Spooky season is officially here, and the residents of Causeway Coast and Glens can expect some frightfully fun activities as ‘Halloween...
Oct 14, 2024


Christmas Ice Experience planned for Botanic Gardens Belfast
Botanic Gardens is to provide a special “Christmas Ice Experience” this winter and into the new year. A Belfast Council committee...
Oct 12, 2024


£4.4m funding secured to deliver peacebuilding projects in Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey is joined by members of the Antrim and Newtownabbey PEACEPLUS Partnership to announce £4.4m funding...
Oct 12, 2024


Mid & East Antrim’s 2024/25 Science Summer School initiative launched
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE at the launch of Science Summer School 2024/25 with Lord Andrew Mawson OBE from The...
Oct 12, 2024


Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s buildings valued at £214m with £7.2m remaining in general fund
Antrim Civic Centre Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s buildings have been valued at £214m, the Audit and Risk Committee has been...
Oct 11, 2024


Plans for Belfast Christmas programme released
Belfast Council has released details of its Christmas programme, including the Christmas lights turn-on, the Christmas Market and themed...
Oct 11, 2024

Emergency Road closure in Ballycastle due to structural concerns around former Antrim Arms Hotel
Due to concerns regarding the structural integrity of the Antrim Arms building on Castle Street, Ballycastle, and in the interests of...
Oct 10, 2024


NI Executive Growth Deal recommitment welcomed as pressure mounts of UK Gov to lift its pause
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Mid South West Region have welcomed a recommitment from the Northern Ireland Executive to...
Oct 7, 2024

Revival of Portrush's Dunluce Centre on the horizon as new plans submitted
The former Dunluce Centre in Portrush, County Antrim The once-bustling Dunluce Centre, a landmark entertainment complex in Portrush,...
Oct 7, 2024


Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 6, 2024


ANBCouncil seeks to grant additional leave to employees after achieving UK Council of the Year 2024
Representatives and councillors from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to grant...
Oct 6, 2024


Unleashing the legend: Could the story of Abhartach & others boost Mid Ulster's spooky tourism?
Abhartach's grave, now known as Slaghtaverty Dolmen, and is locally referred to as "The Giant's Grave". Speaking at a recent Development...
Oct 6, 2024


City Hall to look at expanding "cramped and crowded" Christmas Market
Belfast Council is to look at extending the Christmas Market in future years, while a councillor at City Hall has spoken of fears that...
Oct 5, 2024

Green light for eight new apartments in Ballymena town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new retail units and eight apartments in Ballymena town centre....
Oct 5, 2024
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