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Schools out! Launch of Mid and East Antrim’s annual School Uniform Scheme 2024
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, with Michele Campbell from MEA Community Hub and Catherine Black MEA Council. Mid...
Jun 22, 2024


Dart team play part to save lives with Air Ambulance fundraising in memory of Maggie Black
In memory of young Maggie Black The Coast Road Dart Team in Glenarm have fundraised £4,560 for Air Ambulance NI Charity in memory of...
Jun 21, 2024


Celebrating excellence: ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition winners announced!
Ballymena BID Limited is thrilled to announce the winners of their annual ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition! Yesterday, Thursday 19th...
Jun 20, 2024


Randalstown is crowned Best Kept Town in Ireland 2024
Tidy Randalstown members are presented with Ireland’s Best Kept Town overall winner and Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town Awards at the...
Jun 20, 2024


Quiet hours to be introduced to parks in Mid and East Antrim
The sensory garden at People’s Park in Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to introduce “quiet hours” in its parks in a bid...
Jun 19, 2024


Mayor of MEA recalls teenage cancer battle and being “guinea pig” for new chemotherapy treatment
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion to give encouragement to...
Jun 18, 2024


Police in Ballymena treating removal of pride flags as ‘homophobic hate crime‘
Police in Ballymena are investigating after receiving a report of a number of rainbow ‘pride flags’ that were removed from various...
Jun 17, 2024


Big Reds raise big funds for SPAR and EUROSPAR NI charity partners
Cancer Fund for Children volunteers helped fundraise at the Balmoral Show with SPAR NI and the famous Big Red Stetsons. Generous visitors...
Jun 16, 2024


Free activities for kids this Summer at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is unveiling an array of nature inspired activities at its Antrim and Lisburn stores to keep...
Jun 16, 2024


Cullybackey lad awarded Community Ambassador Award by NRC
Ryan McClintock and his mum Wendy pictured with Principal & Chief Executive of Northern Regional College, Mel Higgins at the recent...
Jun 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim welcomes another two ‘Chatty Benches’ during Loneliness Awareness Week
Mid and East Antrim’s Loneliness Network is delighted to launch another two ‘Chatty Benches’ in the Borough during Loneliness Awareness...
Jun 14, 2024


Randalstown Arches Festival returns for a week of community fun for everyone!
Ah summer! The season of sun, picnics, outings, holidays… and ARCHES Festival! Whilst the sun, picnics, etc may not be guaranteed, you...
Jun 14, 2024


Local friends embark on 72-hole golf challenge to support cancer charity
In a heartwarming display of dedication and community spirit, four friends from Ballymena are gearing up to tackle a 72-hole golf...
Jun 14, 2024


Tesco NI raises over 10K for Community Rescue Service
(L-R) Kerry Whitehouse, CRS Antrim District Unit Commander and Fundraiser Officer, special guest Elmo, Donna McCotter, Community Champion...
Jun 13, 2024


Police issue updated appeal for missing person Stephen Watterson
55-year-old Stephen Watterson Police appealing for the whereabouts of missing person 55-year-old Stephen Watterson, have issued an...
Jun 13, 2024


NI health inequalities remain a challenge with wide disparities between most & least deprived areas
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt The latest Health Inequalities Annual Report must be essential reading across all parts of public life in...
Jun 12, 2024


Co Antrim man scoops fairytale holiday to Disneyland worth more than £18k in online competition
Pictured (L-R) Christian Williams (presenter of competition specialist BOTB), and Adam Martin. A fairytale win could see another dream...
Jun 12, 2024


Community archaeology project in search of lost 17th century castle in Co Antrim
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan with staff from Council’s Museum Services, staff and students from...
Jun 12, 2024


Staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena go the extra mile for rescue dogs
Dedicated staff at Dogs Trust Ballymena Rehoming Centre are forever going the extra mile for the rescue dogs in their care which includes...
Jun 12, 2024


St Vincent de Paul members celebrate 180 years
St Vincent de Paul Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary Waide, is pictured with SVP members Kieran Killough, Clare Barr,...
Jun 12, 2024
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