Carers are left experiencing the pain of no Executive - Swann
(L-R) Craig Harrison, CarersNI; Jack Watt and Maddie Balmer from Ballymena who represent a network of young carer advocates in North...
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NEWS
Jun 5, 2023
Restoration of Dr James Lawson Drummond’s grave marked with ceremony at Ahoghill Old Graveyard
Councillor Beth Adger was delighted to be invited last week (Friday June 2nd) by Professor Alun Evans, President of the Belfast Natural...
Jun 5, 2023
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor announced for Mid and East Antrim
Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna is the new Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, while Alderman Stewart McDonald has been confirmed as the Borough’s...
Jun 5, 2023
Leading NI hearing care provider AUDIOCARE opens new clinic in Ballymena
Audiocare's newest clinic open now on Greenvale Street, Ballymena. Audiocare, a leading provider of hearing care services in Northern...
Jun 4, 2023
Paisley welcomes UK Export Finance support for Wrightbus
Ian Paisley MP pictured with Jo Bamford. North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has welcomed government confirmation that leading bus manufacturer...
Jun 4, 2023
JILL BAKES | Old School Flakemeal Biscuits
My grandma's trusty recipe and a Northern Irish staple at every church tea or function! Sometimes you can't beat the classics and l'm...
Jun 4, 2023
Renovation works continue at Dogs Trust Ballymena with revised planning approval
A renovation plan at the Dogs Trust charity in Ballymena has been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The charity based at...
Jun 4, 2023
Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim
Amanda Cotter (District Electoral Area Officer) with members from Ballymena faith groups who attended a Dementia Awareness training...
Jun 3, 2023
TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! THIS WEEKS TOP 10.... 1....
Jun 3, 2023
Local councillor shares ‘cheeky’ joke ahead big parade in Ballymena
One of the biggest parades locally is set to take place on Saturday evening (3 June) in Ballymena, and local councillor Rodney Quigley...
Jun 3, 2023
Eleventh hour negotiations over First Citizen role in Mid & East Antrim
Local elected representatives have remained tight-lipped over the incoming Mayor of Mid and East Antrim. Negotiations were continuing...
Jun 3, 2023
Swann urges community to turn up and support our farmers at upcoming Ballymena Show!
North Antrim MLA Robin Swann has called on the entire community to “keep up the tremendous public support” by rallying behind the...
Jun 2, 2023
Mid and East Antrim In Bloom community competitions launched
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams with members of Brighter Whitehead and Marlene Gattineau MEA Council Growing Communities Officer. After the...
Jun 2, 2023
Wrightbus hailed as fantastic example of clean growth by Government's Investment Minister
Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been hailed by the Government’s Investment Minister as a “fantastic example” of a UK company...
Jun 2, 2023
Local students’ achievements recognised at UU Business School Class of 2022 Excellence Awards
(L-R) Ballymena local and prize winner Claire-Anne Mills, Head of Department at the University of Ulster, Dr Mary Boyd, Ballymoney local...
Jun 2, 2023
MEA Council secure £300k to drive forward commitment to net zero across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that they have been awarded funding of up to £300,000 by Innovate UK KTN....
Jun 1, 2023
Five nominations for Northern Regional College at OCN NI Learner Endeavour Awards 2023
Childcare student Kyla Skelton, from the NRC Ballymena campus. Open College Network NI (OCN NI) has revealed the shortlist for its fifth...
Jun 1, 2023
Local youth drama group raises an outstanding £1,417 for leading alcohol & drug charity ASCERT
Ever Unique Productions Youth Drama Group The Irish premiere of a play inspired by a teenager who lost his life to drugs, motivated a...
May 31, 2023
Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth goes on display in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council joined with the rest of the nation in mourning the passion of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on...
May 31, 2023
Jim Ervin announced as next manager of Sky Blues
Ballymena United have today (Wednesday 31 May) confirmed Jim Ervin as the next manager at the club. It comes after former boss David...
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