Residents and businesses brace themselves for “devastating” rates hike in Mid & East Antrim
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- Feb 11
Ballymena Showgrounds earmarked for new 3G pitch
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- Feb 11
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeks feedback on its 2024-25 Performance Improvement Plan
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- Feb 9
U-TURN expected by MEA Council on closure of Ballymena town centre public toilets
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- Feb 9
Not “in the name of the TUV” – Gaston hits out at 10% rates hike for Mid & East Antrim
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- Feb 8
Mid and East Antrim residents set to face rates hike of around 10 per cent
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- Feb 7
We would be barking mad not to – Cllr suggests doggy park plan for MEA
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- Feb 5
Police in attendance at security alert in Co Antrim
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- Feb 5
PSNI announce new District Commander for Mid and East Antrim
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- Feb 4
MEA Council U-turn on car park charges welcomed but decision raises questions
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- Feb 2
Larne Business Forum welcomes reversal of car parking charges in town
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- Feb 2
Mid & East Antrim Council does u-turn on recently introduced car park charges
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- Feb 2
Discover Equine Apprenticeships with CAFRE
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- Feb 1
Glamping park plan for paintball facility in Co Antrim
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- Feb 1
Police appeal for information after shop set on fire
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- Jan 30
Date set for £6.1m refurbishment works to commence at Carnfunnock
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- Jan 28
Free funding information roadshow for community and voluntary groups across Mid and East Antrim
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- Jan 27
Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding
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- Jan 24
MEA Councillors hear of new regulations and charges of almost £200 for late running funerals
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- Jan 23
Cllr David Clarke departs the DUP to go alone on Mid and East Antrim Council