Ballymena's Leon Carley wins 'Young Apprentice of the Year’ Award with JANS Group
JANS Group, one of Antrim's leading manufacturing firms is highlighting the importance of an apprenticeship career path. This fast-paced...
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Mar 9, 2023
Tributes paid following passing of dedicated former councillor Sam Hanna
Tributes have been paid following the death of former local councillor and DUP stalwart Sam Hanna, who passed away suddenly at home on...
Mar 9, 2023
Woman injured in M2 collision has sadly died
Police can confirm that a woman who was seriously injured in road traffic collision on the M2 on Sunday, 5th March, has sadly died. Jenny...
Mar 9, 2023
Police confirm man died following collision in Larne
Police can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in the Magheramorne area of Larne. Sergeant Smart said: "Police...
Mar 9, 2023
Dedicated NI community gardeners celebrated at Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards
Community and council gardeners from across Northern Ireland were presented with awards for the sought-after Translink Ulster in Bloom...
Mar 9, 2023
Camera technology in GP practices helping to save lives across NI
3,000 patients who were red flagged as suspected skin cancer patients were identified via the use of camera technology in GP practices...
Mar 9, 2023
Amber Weather Warning issued for parts of Northern Ireland
The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for eastern parts of Northern Ireland saying periods of heavy snow are expected to...
Mar 9, 2023
New £5.2m boutique cinema opens in Belfast this weekend
The Avenue Cinema, Café & Bar, a brand-new luxury cinema concept, will officially open on Friday 10th March at CastleCourt Shopping...
Mar 9, 2023
Cigarette butt ballot bins installed in Mid & East Antrim
Environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is working in collaboration with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to provide...
Mar 8, 2023
Action Cancer urges women to be their own ‘Breast Friends’
To celebrate International Women’s Day, leading NI cancer charity Action Cancer is encouraging women to be their own ‘Breast Friends’ and...
Mar 8, 2023
JANS Group celebrates women in manufacturing
AS we celebrate International Women's Day 2023, one organisation is acknowledging the valuable contribution that women make to the...
Mar 8, 2023
Police make 239 arrests for domestic abuse and stalking crimes in last 6 months
At the end of September 2022, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) launched the first Tackling Violence against Women and Girls...
Mar 8, 2023
Waveney playing fields need urgent investment – McGuigan
Sinn Féin’s Philip McGuigan has written to Mid and East Antrim council requesting urgent investment to upgrade the Waveney playing fields...
Mar 8, 2023
Dementia friendly top tips for Causeway Coastal Route businesses
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council recently welcomed a host of tourism and hospitality businesses from along the beautiful Causeway...
Mar 8, 2023
Drugs worth £27,000 found by detectives investigating rural burglaries in MEA
Detectives in Ballymena, investigating a number of rural burglaries in the Mid and East Antrim area, conducted a search of a residential...
Mar 8, 2023
Award-winning short film An Irish Goodbye on BBC iPlayer and BBC NI ahead of Oscars
The BAFTA-winning and Academy Award-nominated An Irish Goodbye is to receive its television premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern...
Mar 8, 2023
A ‘postbox to Heaven’ set to be installed in cemeteries across Antrim & Newtownabbey borough
A “postbox to Heaven” is to be installed in Antrim and Newtownabbey’s cemeteries to help children grieve. The proposal was made by Deputy...
Mar 8, 2023
MEA Council dog pound sale agreed
The sale of the former dog pound in Carrickfergus which was on the market at £100,000 has been agreed, Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Mar 7, 2023
Consumer Council welcomes firmus price cut but says bills may still change
firmus energy has announced today, 7 March 2023, a reduction of 18.84% to their regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business...
Mar 7, 2023
Spring COVID-19 booster to be offered to higher risk groups
A spring COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at higher risk of severe COVID-19, the Department of Health has announced....
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