Radio Cracker says ‘thank you’ after raising £51,000 for good causes
Pictured at the Radio Cracker Dinner and Cheque Presentation evening are from left - Trevor Finlay (E3 Initiative), Gillian Gilliland...
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Mar 22, 2023
Blue Lights - the brand new police drama series filmed in Belfast
Three new police officers are in their probation period with the PSNI and the odds are at least one of them isn’t going to last Created...
Mar 22, 2023
Plans for new housing in Ballymena and Galgorm
A pre-planning application notice was lodged this month with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a new housing development on vacant...
Mar 22, 2023
New oak tree at Macmillan Cancer Unit, Antrim Area Hospital is a symbol of strength
L-R: Ward Manager at Antrim Macmillan Unit Sister Deirdre Tolton, Macmillan Volunteer Maureen Mitchell, the Mayor of Antrim and...
Mar 22, 2023
Coronation to be broadcast on big screens in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be broadcast on big screens in Ballymena, Larne and...
Mar 21, 2023
Wrightbus awarded £3m contract to deliver a further 18 zero emission buses
Wrightbus has secured a new £3million boost to deliver 18 zero emission buses, built locally in Ballymena, for First Bus in Leicester....
Mar 20, 2023
MEA cemetery rules reviewed after wreath removal request
A public consultation over cemetery rules has been launched as part of a review in Mid and East Antrim Borough. Councillors have been...
Mar 20, 2023
Galgorm Collection celebrates prestigious awards for culinary excellence across its restaurants
Northern Ireland’s newest boutique hotel, The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, part of Galgorm Collection, has achieved AA 4-Star Silver status...
Mar 20, 2023
Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at borough awards!
The best in local sport was celebrated on Thursday night past (16 March) at the annual Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Sports Awards....
Mar 19, 2023
Resurfacing works set to commence with road closure planned in Ballymena
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is set to commence resurfacing works this week on the A43 Cushendall Road in Ballymena with a...
Mar 19, 2023
Gentleman James McClean honoured for services to people with Parkinson’s in Co Antrim
Ballymena man James McClean was honoured this week with an MBE at an investiture ceremony held by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace,...
Mar 19, 2023
MEA Council aims to cut emissions by one third by 2030 with plan for low carbon vehicles
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council aims to reduce its emissions by almost one third by 2030, according to its Climate and...
Mar 18, 2023
Ballymena star Liam Neeson joins Jonathan Ross in tonight’s show
On this week’s The Jonathan Ross Show, Jonathan is joined by Oscar nominated actor from Taken, Star Wars, Batman Begins and Schindler’s...
Mar 18, 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 WEEK'S TOP 10... 1....
Mar 18, 2023
Big screens to go up across the country to show Coronation
A number of locations across the UK will host big screens to show the Coronation, the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced this week....
Mar 18, 2023
£500 Coronation grants now available from Council for local events across MEA
Community groups across Mid and East Antrim can now apply for up to £500 towards local events to celebrate the Coronation. A special...
Mar 18, 2023
Co Antrim visitor attractions to be investigated for ghostly goings-on
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved requests to search for paranormal activity at two visitor attractions. The borough...
Mar 17, 2023
'Demand for our services has never been greater' – Women’s Aid ABCLN
Women's Aid in Ballymena Women’s Aid ABCLN supported 2,040 women and children living with domestic abuse in Antrim, Ballymena,...
Mar 17, 2023
Appeal for community help following 12 attacks on ATMs this year
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are asking members of the public to be vigilant following a number of thefts from...
Mar 16, 2023
New skate park plans for Carnfunnock!
A site has been earmarked at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne for a skate park. A report to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
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