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
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- Jan 22
MEA Council set to introduce cranes to lift coffins weighing more than 25 stone
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- Jan 19
MV Princess Victoria documents & photographs available to view as part of PRONI’s tour of local libraries
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- Jan 17
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- Jan 16
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- Jan 14
Kilwaughter Quarry extension will support 250 jobs & provide “significant local economic positivity”
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- Jan 11
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- Jan 8
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- Jan 7
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- Jan 6
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- Jan 4
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- Jan 4
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- Jan 4
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- Jan 2
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- Dec 30, 2023
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- Dec 21, 2023
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- Dec 17, 2023
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