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Police appeal for information after fire at commercial premises in County Antrim
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information following a suspected arson at a commercial property in the Browndod Road...
Jun 2, 2025


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | 'K' is for Kinder Bueno Fudge
A perfect easy treat for the weekend or special occasions, that takes only takes about 20 minutes to make. It was hard to think of ideas...
Jun 1, 2025


Police raise safety concerns over scrambler and quad bike use near Ballymena church
Green Pastures Church, Ballymena Police have issued a warning to the public following a concerning rise in anti-social behaviour...
Jun 1, 2025


International melodeon making course showcases traditional craftsmanship in Glenarm
Esteemed French luthier and folk musician Emmanuel Pariselle in Glenarm, County Antrim. Images: Paul Faith A unique week-long...
Jun 1, 2025


Mayors, ministers and Olympians launch ‘Summer of Rowing’ on the Antrim Coast
A wave of excitement hit Glenarm Harbour as mayors, ministers, and a double Olympian took to the water to officially launch the Antrim...
Jun 1, 2025


Four Letters of Love: Brosnan and Bonham Carter romance filmed in Co Antrim hits cinemas this summer
Pierce Brosnan on set in Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Images: Anne Kelly) Vertigo Releasing has announced the upcoming release of Four...
Jun 1, 2025


New era for gardening enthusiasts as Hillmount Carrick officially opens
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Borough, Alderman William McCaughey, joins David, Alan and Robin Mercer at the official opening of Hillmount...
Jun 1, 2025


Bin there, missed that: Waste tops Council complaint list
Missed bin collections accounted for the highest number of complaints received by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the last...
May 31, 2025


Farmers demand withdrawal of NAP Proposals: “Minister must listen or go,” says TUV MLA
Councillor Christopher Jamieson, Timothy Gaston MLA, Mel Lucas and Councillor Allister Kyle at Wednesday’s event. TUV MLA Timothy Gaston ...
May 31, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Saturday 31 May 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
May 31, 2025


Antrim Area Hospital Neonatal Unit receives BLISS Silver Award for family-centred care
(L-R): Suzie Forbes, Enhanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Kathie Dobbin, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Jackie Quigg, Advanced...
May 31, 2025


MEA Deputy Mayor issues road safety plea after near-fatal collision with family
The damage caused to Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness‘ car Mid and East Antrim’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness has...
May 31, 2025


End of an Era: Ballycastle’s historic Antrim Arms Hotel deemed unsafe and facing demolition
The former Antrim Arms Hotel - a listed building in Ballycastle, County Antrim The owners of Ballycastle’s former Antrim Arms Hotel say...
May 31, 2025


Police investigate reported sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena
Entrance to the public path in Ballykeel II which leads to Ballykeel I and the St Patrick’s link road. Detectives from the Police Service...
May 30, 2025


Court hears claims of ‘doctored’ reports in case of seized puppy dog Max
Dog warden reports on a suspected Pitbull at the centre of a “social media storm” were “doctored”, a court heard on Friday (30th May)....
May 30, 2025


DfI Roads plans safety upgrade outside Ballymena school
Frys Road, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety...
May 30, 2025


Antrim’s NI Centenary Stadium celebrates reopening of upgraded athletic track
Trying out the the newly resurfaced track are (L-R): Kiyomi Tosh, Jack Parker, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Paul Dunlop, Mayor, Cllr Neil Kelly,...
May 30, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council extends vegetable oil fuel trial despite higher costs and break-in setback
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue with a trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in a further three vehicles...
May 30, 2025


Basic allowance for councillors rises to £18,329 following Executive review
Mid and East Antrim’s council chamber Mid and East Antrim councillors have noted a pay rise which has been approved by the Northern...
May 30, 2025


‘Invest more, export more’: Economic call to action for Mid and East Antrim
Invest NI has its regional office based at Ecos Hub, in Ballymena More businesses in Mid and East Antrim need to export, councillors have...
May 30, 2025
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