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Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
5 days ago


Boost for Auld Toon Ulster Scots Society in Kells with Rural Micro Capital Grant awards
Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...
Feb 20


Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed
Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...
Nov 26, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Remembrance Services 2024
A number of events will take place this coming weekend across Mid and East Antrim as communities going together to mark Remembrance...
Nov 5, 2024


ion Ventures welcomes green light for Ballymena solar project
ion Ventures Ltd (ion Ventures), an international energy transition platform focused on developing, building, owning and operating...
Oct 21, 2024


“DAERA petulance at its worst” – North Antrim MP backs local fishing club after fishery refusal
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club River Enhancement Officer Gareth Cooper and TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister. North Antrim...
Sep 10, 2024


Disappointment as DAERA refuses major salmon and trout hatchery initiative on Co Antrim river
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club have expressed serious disappointment at the refusal by DAERA of a major initiative aimed...
Aug 22, 2024

Appeal for information after attempted burglary at restaurant in Kells
CCTV images released by the business owner A local business has appealed for information to help identify a man who was captured on CCTV...
Jul 23, 2024


Barr calls for installation of bus shelter in Kells and Connor
Councillor Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has called for the installation of a bus shelter in the villages of...
Jul 23, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council wishes competing teams every success at SuperCupNI
The Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Borough, Alderman Beth Adger MBE visited the Borough’s Gobbins Coastal Cliff Path to meet Co. Antrim...
Jul 20, 2024


The continued abuse of our rivers is unsustainable – Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club
Phil Mailey, Chariman of Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious concerns at the amount of...
Jun 27, 2024


Ballymena bandstand will be restored to pristine condition and find new home
The former bandstand at Broadway in Ballymena town centre. Ballymena’s former town centre bandstand is set to be given a new lease of...
Jun 10, 2024


Community store mark anniversary by giving back to local school
Elaine McCosh is pictured with Kells and Connor Primary School’s football team. McCosh’s SPAR Kells have announced further support for...
Mar 4, 2024


Kells and Connor Youth Club receives £1k from SuperValu & Centra to support good works projects
Representatives from Kells and Connor Youth Club collecting their cheque from the owner of SuperValu Kells, Peter McCool and store...
Dec 11, 2023


Barr calls for Kells play park to be retained
Councillor Alan Barr pictured at the play park in Maybin Park, Kells. Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has called for the...
Nov 16, 2023


Mid and East Antrim remembers…
A number of events are set to take place across Mid and East Antrim Borough this weekend as the nation takes the opportunity to remember...
Nov 11, 2023


Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023


‘Chatty Bench’ launched in Kells!
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald with Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chairperson Marjorie Hawkins,...
Oct 13, 2023


One person arrested for drug and firearm offences following searches
Local police teams made an arrest this week following a search operation in the Ballymena area. Neighbourhood Policing Team officers,...
Sep 23, 2023


Barr highlights speeding in Connor
Councillor Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted the issue of speeding on the Parkgate Road in Connor...
Aug 13, 2023
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