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Swann urges Home Office to review passport process for foster families
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Home Office to urgently review the application process for first-time passports for...
Jul 25, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council seeks Executive backing for recovery and reset plan after June disturbances
Inset: Interim Chief Executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to...
Jul 25, 2025


Police appeal after Armoy property burgled twice in 24 hours
Detectives in Coleraine are appealing for information following a series of burglaries in the Armoy area, including two incidents at the...
Jul 25, 2025


Engines roar to life for Ballymena Steam Rally at new venue this weekend
Image: Ian Boyd Popular heritage event returns on 26th July with a full weekend of vintage attractions, thrilling competitions, and...
Jul 25, 2025


All 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI matches to be streamed Live
County Antrim Junior Squad members Noah Henderson, Noah Stewart and Jack Leighton help launch a landmark first for the Budget Energy...
Jul 25, 2025


Wrightbus hosts leading German transport operators to accelerate decarbonisation
British bus manufacturer Wrightbus recently welcomed 12 of Germany’s leading public transport operators to its newly opened Brühl service...
Jul 24, 2025


Armoy Road Races roar into action with 147 riders from around the world
Fan favourites and newcomers alike are set to compete at the Armoy Road Races tomorrow (Friday 25th July) and Saturday 26th July, with...
Jul 24, 2025


Northern Ireland dad wins £100K car and cash prize days after 50th birthday
Simon Lloyd from Ballyclare lands life-changing BOTB dream prize with Volkswagen Touareg R and £20,000 cash A father-of-three from...
Jul 24, 2025


BBC Sport NI to stream Armoy Road Races live for first time
Last year’s Man of the Meeting, Jamie Coward is pictured battling it out on the Armoy circuit with Mike Browne. Motorcycle road racing...
Jul 24, 2025


Call to end euthanasia of healthy dogs: Robin Swann MP joins Dogs Trust campaign
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has voiced his strong support for urgent reforms to dog control and welfare...
Jul 23, 2025


Council Chief rebukes councillor’s “offensive” outburst during discussion on community recovery
Inset: Valerie Watts, chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, and DUP Alderman Rueben Glover. A row erupted during a...
Jul 23, 2025


Court fines Moy Park over environmental failings at Larne Road facility in Ballymena
Moy Park Limited has been fined £4,000 at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court following a series of environmental breaches at its facility on...
Jul 23, 2025


Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme returns after £9,000 boost to Mid and East Antrim in 2024
Lynda Surgenor Live Here Love Here Manager and Orla McGrady, Grants Officer at Live Here Love Here The Live Here Love Here Small Grants...
Jul 23, 2025


Sound Bites Festival set to bring a buzz to The Junction with free day of food, music and family fun
Traders set for Sound Bites Festival The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim will come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of...
Jul 23, 2025


Cllr Alan Barr welcomes start of Knockan Road Car Park resurfacing in Broughshane
Resurfacing work has officially commenced at the Knockan Road car park in Broughshane, a move welcomed by Ulster Unionist Party...
Jul 22, 2025


“Disrespectful and appalling”: Police investigate headstone vandalism in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a number of headstones were vandalised in a graveyard in Ballymena. Officers received a report...
Jul 22, 2025


2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI – Mid & East Antrim gears up for a week of world-class youth football!
Pictured with the Mayor are Michael Willis, Director of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, and County Antrim Junior Squad members Noah...
Jul 22, 2025


Larne gap site to be revitalised as pop-up park in £171K community initiative
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Councillor Jackson Minford A long-vacant site in Larne town centre is set...
Jul 22, 2025


Lives changed: Gallaher Trust and Habitat NI project hits major milestone in Ballymena
Pictured are, participants David and Emily, who have gone on to secure employment opportunities, alongside Matt Robinson, Volunteer...
Jul 21, 2025


TUV’s Kyle condemns “misinformation” as PSNI confirms peaceful Portrush Parade as 12,000 attend
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has praised organisers of the Portrush Sons of Ulster Flute Band parade following a...
Jul 21, 2025
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