Join hundreds of trekkers at Slemish this St Patrick’s Day!
Slemish Mountain will welcome hundreds of visitors this St Patrick’s Day as the popular celebrations return to the area for the annual...
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NEWS
Mar 3, 2023
Mayor meets inspirational fundraising teen Maggie McMillan
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed inspirational fundraising volunteer, Maggie McMillan, to his...
Mar 3, 2023
Council set to crackdown on dog fouling across borough
A two-year enforcement contract is to be awarded by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in a further crackdown on dog fouling, littering...
Mar 3, 2023
Ballymena Spitfire: Mural of iconic warplane lands in Drumtara
Ballymena has a new mural recognising the collective efforts of local people during WWII when they pulled together to raise money for the...
Mar 3, 2023
Teenager (15) arrested by police investigating series of burglaries in Ballymena
Police investigating a series of burglaries in the Ballymena area have made an arrest. A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of 10...
Mar 2, 2023
Detectives appeal for information following fire at a home in Ballymena
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a fire at a property in Ballymena in the early hours...
Mar 2, 2023
Mayor meets Jonathan Rea MBE bursary recipients
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed recipients of the Jonathan Rea bursary fund to his parlour to...
Mar 2, 2023
£25m Wrightbus boost as government invests in zero-emission public transport
Ballymena-based Wrightbus has received a £25.3m boost with the government announcing today, Thursday 2 March, that it is to back the...
Mar 1, 2023
Fab food for less with MEA Council’s new air fryer cook book!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Community Health & Wellbeing Team have produced a culinary cook book packed full of tasty recipes...
Mar 1, 2023
Larne Town Park toilet still in pipeline
A new toilet block at Larne Town Park is still in the pipeline, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. The project was...
Mar 1, 2023
Carnlough’s Londonderry Arms Hotel for sale
The Londonderry Arms Hotel in Carnlough, Co Antrim, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established and best-known hotels, has been placed...
Mar 1, 2023
Man set to appear in court after attack on woman and threats to kill in Ballymena
A 30 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including making threats to kill, aggravated burglary and possession of an...
Mar 1, 2023
The Gallaher Trust partners with the Ulster Farmers’ Union to launch Scholarship Scheme
Ballymena farming community to benefit from £65,000 scholarship funding.
Feb 28, 2023
Ballymena artist creates work in aid of survivors of modern slavery
Ballymena artist Ally Simpson, known online to his 18,000 Instagram followers as @super.simbo, has collaborated with UK anti-slavery...
Feb 28, 2023
MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Dementia Hero Awards, which is hosted by Alzheimer’s...
Feb 28, 2023
Four Letters Of Love starring Pierce Brosnan & Helena Bonham Carter filming in Co Antrim
Movie buffs and celebrity fans will be delighted to know that a star-studded movie is currently filming at locations across Northern...
Feb 28, 2023
Consultation considers extra charges for burying overweight but hears crane “not necessary”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to make families “fully aware” of the number of interments that can be accommodated...
Feb 27, 2023
New volunteers needed to join RNLI’s fundraising crew to help save lives at sea
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew in County Antrim. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the...
Feb 27, 2023
Roads Service maintenance workers in Unite Union commence one week strike action
Road Workers demand productivity payment be integrated into payscales to remove potential mechanism for pay victimization. More than two...
Feb 26, 2023
Join Women’s Aid ABCLN for the Europa Abseil Challenge!
Local charity Women’s Aid ABCLN is calling all adventure seekers to take part in the Europa Abseil Challenge this Spring. Women’s Aid...
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