MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
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- Feb 28, 2023
Consultation considers extra charges for burying overweight but hears crane “not necessary”
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- Feb 27, 2023
Roads Service maintenance workers in Unite Union commence one week strike action
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- Feb 26, 2023
Department for Infrastructure warns roads users ahead of staff taking industrial action
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- Feb 24, 2023
Disruption expected on train lines with engineering works planned over next two weekends
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- Feb 24, 2023
Meeting hears of text service and other initiatives to help older people avoid scams in MEA
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- Feb 23, 2023
Popular MEA eatery to offer “unique country chic weddings” after council go-ahead
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- Feb 21, 2023
Man set to appear in court charged with assault on two ambulance crew members
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- Feb 21, 2023
Council agree change to charges as harbours and marina income up by almost 20% in MEA
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- Feb 20, 2023
NI Ambulance Service issues advice as staff set to start 24 hour strike action
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- Feb 20, 2023
£97k Levelling up funding secured to improve green spaces across Mid and East Antrim
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- Feb 19, 2023
MEA | Refurbishment works commence at play park in Larne
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- Feb 18, 2023
Exhibition, bus tour, roadshow and more as Mid & East Antrim marks Democracy Week 2023
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- Feb 17, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council celebrates NI Apprenticeship Week!
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- Feb 16, 2023
Lidl NI introduces big bargain Waste Not Fruit and Veg boxes
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- Feb 16, 2023
MEA Council facing challenging decisions as rates set for 2023/24
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- Feb 12, 2023
Plans rejected for glamping pods in Ballygally
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- Feb 10, 2023
Major work to enhance NI’s Rail Infrastructure continues this weekend into next week
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- Feb 8, 2023
Public transport fares set to rise by 7% across Northern Ireland
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- Feb 8, 2023
Stunning curlew conservation success in Glenwherry sparks hope!