Mid & East Antrim

17 hours ago

Fabulous fun day in Larne enjoyed by local community

Over 1,300 local residents descended on the Market Yard in Larne recently for Larne Area Community Cluster’s family fun day! Attendees...

20 hours ago

MINISO to open three more stores as part of Ulster Bank-backed expansion

Local franchise owners Stuart Dixon and Trevor Finlay pictured with Leona McNicholl, Senior Relationship Manager in Ulster Bank’s...

2 days ago

JILL BAKES | Snickers Scones

Fluffy buttermilk scones filled with chunks of snickers - delicious served warm with butter! You will never buy a scone again when you...

2 days ago

Council sells Slemish mountain to Japanese theme park - new story launches on BBC Radio 4

Local author Jan Carson's new story series 'Moving Mountains' is set to begin this weekend on BBC Radio 4. Ballymena-born Jan's newest...

3 days ago

Off-duty police officer charged after incident at hotel in Ballymena

A serving PSNI officer has been arrested and charged after an incident at a hotel in Ballymena. It is understood the male officer was...

3 days ago

Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023

Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...

3 days ago

One person arrested for drug and firearm offences following searches

Local police teams made an arrest this week following a search operation in the Ballymena area. Neighbourhood Policing Team officers,...

4 days ago

Ballymena Skate Jam returns to People’s Park this weekend!

One year on from the official opening of the Ballymena Skate Park in September 2022, Rawee returns this weekend to host a fantastic Skate...

5 days ago

Gracehill Scarecrow Festival returns this weekend!

Gracehill Moravian Church and the Gracehill Village Environmental Committee are delighted to announce that the Scarecrow Festival is...

5 days ago

Game on! Fibrus’ £47k sports fund helps almost 50 grassroots clubs

Keeva Kyle from Raceview Ladies Football Club, who plan to purchase new playing kits for the team. Water sports, swimming and boxing...

5 days ago

Fairhill Shopping Centre reaches full occupancy in a vibrant display of retail stores

Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena is delighted to announce the centre has reached full occupancy levels with new long-term, short...

6 days ago

Police charge man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted hijacking in Ballymena

Police have charged a 40-year-old man with possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place. He has also been charged with...

6 days ago

Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck electric ‘low bridge’ buses launch in Leicester

Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck zero emission buses designed to combat low bridges are to be rolled out...

7 days ago

Man arrested for attempted hijacking in Ballymena

Police in Ballymena have arrested a man following an incident at Waveney Road on Tuesday, 19th September. A spokesperson for the Police...

Sep 19

Mayor’s reception celebrates local artisan food businesses’ Great Taste Awards’ success

(Seated) Jake Houston and Rhonda Houston from Granny Shaw’s Fudge Factory; (standing) Nigel Logan from Hillstown Farm Shop; Mayor,...

Sep 19

McDonald’s restaurant in Ballymena renews local football sponsorship for 23rd year

Billy O’Flaherty (Carniny Amateur and Youth FC) and Julie McDowell (Business Manager, McDonald’s Ballymena) with children from Carniny...

Sep 18

Mid & East Antrim Council supports proposal to rename facilities in memory of Late Queen

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a proposal to rename two memorial gardens in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth...

Sep 18

NI Water to carry out pipelaying in Carrickfergus as part of environmental protection measures

NI Water is due to begin work to install a new stormwater pipeline on Marine Highway/Taylors Avenue on Monday 25th September. The work,...

Sep 17

JILL BAKES | Airfryer Sour Cream and Chilli Cubes

Here’s a recipe you really have to try. These are so good! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie and Instagrammer INGREDIENTS…...

Sep 17

Mid and East Antrim’s emergency services honoured

A flag has been raised at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s civic buildings to celebrate the work of all emergency services as part...