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Mid & East Antrim Council in discussions over plans to lease golf course
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is holding discussions with an interested party over plans to lease Bentra Golf Course in Whitehead....
Feb 22


Iconic lighthouses of the island of Ireland sustained for future growth through tourism
Blackhead Lighthouse, County Antrim There are 65 lighthouses operated by Irish Lights dotted around the island of Ireland in beautiful...
Oct 27, 2024


Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!
A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...
Sep 28, 2024


Campaigners celebrate after MEA “council climbdown” in case of “David and Goliath” on Cloghan Point
Cloghan Point, Whitehead on the East Antrim Coast - proposed location of a new oil terminal. (Image: Hilary McCollum) Mid and East Antrim...
Sep 11, 2024


Man aged in 20s in critical condition following collision in Co Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed a young man aged in his 20’s is in critical following a collision in...
Jul 17, 2024


Ballymena Showgrounds earmarked for new 3G pitch
Ballymena Showgrounds. Image: Mark Cannon Nine clubs responded to a community consultation over sports pitches in Mid and East Antrim...
Feb 11, 2024


Man (68) sentenced for murder of Co Antrim woman Alyson Nelson
Murder victim Alyson Nelson William (Bill) Finlay was sentenced today, Thursday 25 January 2024, for the murder of Alyson Nelson in...
Jan 25, 2024


Brighter Whitehead is planting sustainably to help our local wildlife
(L-R): Sandra Thompson (Brighter Whitehead), Yvonne Carlton (Brighter Whitehead), Cherry Townsend (garden designer), Jo Adams(Brighter...
Jan 1, 2024


Mid & East Antrim Council faces opposition to play park closures in Borough
Windsor Play Park Whitehead residents are seeking a meeting with elected representatives over a proposal to close two play parks in the...
Dec 17, 2023


Fabulous festive fun throughout Mid & East Antrim this December!
A wonderful winter craft village, a festive family fun day and a merry movie are just some of the fabulous events taking place across Mid...
Nov 27, 2023


Ballymena gets ready to sparkle as Santa sleighs into town
Mid and East Antrim is set to sparkle bright this November and December as Council prepares to usher in the festive season with the...
Nov 17, 2023


Mid and East Antrim remembers…
A number of events are set to take place across Mid and East Antrim Borough this weekend as the nation takes the opportunity to remember...
Nov 11, 2023


The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
Nov 5, 2023


Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023


Special event marks Victoria Court 30-year Anniversary
Choice Staff and Tenants celebrating Victoria Court’s 30th Anniversary. Staff and tenants from Victoria Court in the seaside town of...
Oct 23, 2023


Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023


Essential inspection works taking place on section of Blackhead Path
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is advising residents and visitors that a section of Blackhead Path in Whitehead will remain closed...
Aug 31, 2023

Appeal for information after man in 50’s assaulted by four masked men
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an assault on a man in his 50's on the...
Apr 20, 2023

Get ready to delve into Royal history as the Coronation is celebrated across the Borough!
As the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort fast approaches, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Apr 18, 2023
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