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ANBCs Van booking system at recycling centres saves council £20,000 and cuts 200 tonnes of waste

O’Neill Road Recycling Centre, Glengormley A van booking system at Antrim and Newtownabbey’s household recycling centres has reduced...

Oct 4

Pans Rock Bridge: Future of Ballycastle landmark under review after damage caused by Storm Éowyn

Waves crashing into the Antrim coast at Ballycastle during Storm Éowyn which caused extensive damage to Pans Rock Bridge (IMAGES Cathy...

Oct 3

“Unacceptable behaviour”: Mayor condemns Ahoghill graffiti vandalism warning of cost to ratepayers

Vandalism at Ahoghill Community Centre The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has condemned the widespread...

Oct 2

Lisburn Court spares Max the dog but upholds Pit Bull ban

Max the dog A Dundonald stray dog has been judged to be a Pit Bull type, with a two-month destruction order now hanging over him. Max the...

Oct 2

Hallowena in Ballymena, and more: Mid & East Antrim’s spooktacular Halloween events for 2025

As the nights draw in and pumpkins begin to glow, Mid & East Antrim is gearing up for a thrilling Halloween season in 2025. From the...

Oct 1

ANB Council u-turns on Christmas cuts, keeps all seven switch-on events

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has decided against cutting Christmas festivities, opting instead to retain light switch-on...

Sep 30

Alliance motion on tree protection wins support of Mid and East Antrim Council

Views of the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has backed a motion to strengthen the protection of trees...

Sep 25

Would you grow a tree with your remains? NI council debates eco-friendly burial proposal

Climate friendly burials could be set to take place at a Northern Ireland council with an option for people’s remains to grow into trees....

Sep 24

Healthy Heroes initiative launched to tackle poor diets among primary school children

(L-R) Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick, and Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford, launching the Healthy...

Sep 24

Apollo 15 astronaut’s Ulster heritage inspires call for local tribute

US astronaut Colonel James Benson Irwin – the eighth man to walk on the Moon. (Photo: NASA Image and Video Library) Hopes to erect a blue...

Sep 20

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council seeks voluntary redundancies to cut salary costs

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking voluntary redundancies in a bid to reduce salary costs as part of a revised...

Sep 20

From shampoo bottles to foil: MEA Council highlights overlooked items this Recycle Week

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is encouraging Borough residents to play their part in recycling Mid and East...

Sep 18

Council delays ruling on demolition of listed chapel in Co Antrim

The Sacred Heart Church Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has deferred a decision on listed building consent...

Sep 16

Cleaner, safer, greener: Mid & East Antrim Council upgrades RCV fleet in major investment

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Shaun Morley, Interim Operations Director, with some the new...

Sep 16

Turn your idea into a business with Enterprise Pathways – applications open now!

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with David McFaul, Dream Out Loud Entertainment NI, and Sean...

Sep 15

Larne Renovation Regeneration opposes Council plan, saying re-wilding will make Larne park ‘messy’

Larne Town Park Larne Renovation Generation has voiced opposition to the “re-wilding” of the town’s main park. In a statement on social...

Sep 14

Missed black bin collections lead Council complaint list in Mid and East Antrim

The highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the first three months of the financial year were related...

Sep 13

ANBC councillors delay call on Christmas cuts across Antrim and Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have deferred a decision on proposed changes to this year’s civic Christmas festivities. The borough...

Sep 12

MEA councillors split on whether young street traders face exploitation or gain essential experience

Mid and East Antrim councillors have deferred a decision on a revised street trading policy following debate at the borough council’s...