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Flat coastal route awaits runners as Marconi 5K returns to Ballycastle in 2025
Members of Ballycastle Runners, Hugh McGill, Liz McMullan and Cathy McCormick show this year’s bespoke medal for participants of the...
May 6, 2025


Call to sell Waterworld Portrush as Council reviews surplus assets
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council members say the council must focus on the sale of Waterworld in Portrush. At this month’s...
May 3, 2025


Drugs and off-road bike seized during police patrols in Larne and Carnlough
Police in Mid & East Antrim made a number of interventions in the Larne and Carnlough areas on Thursday, May 3, which led to several...
May 3, 2025


Marine Hotel Ballycastle becomes one of Northern Ireland’s first B Corp certified hotels
In a landmark achievement for sustainable hospitality, the Marine Hotel Ballycastle has officially joined the global B Corp community,...
May 2, 2025


North West 200: PSNI calls for road safety at motorcycle racing spectacle
PSNI Chief Superintendent Mark Roberts, NW 200's Mervyn White and PSNI Con from Roads Policing The Briggs Equipment North West 200,...
May 2, 2025


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2, 2025


Mayor breaks ground on £16.4m Ballycastle Leisure Centre
The Mayor is pictured alongside (L-R) Jake Mailey, Capital Projects Officer, Wendy McCullough, Head of Sport & Wellbeing, Brian Tohill,...
Apr 30, 2025


Antrim Coast to host thrilling 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships
The 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships are poised to bring a surge of excitement to the picturesque Antrim Coast this summer,...
Apr 22, 2025


The Corncrake call is back again on Rathlin Island
Corncrake Crex crex, adult wing stretching in grassland. Image: John Bowler RSPB NI is delighted to announce that the unmistakable...
Apr 22, 2025


Shore access stalled: East Antrim MLA slams council delays at Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his “astonishment and despair” over what...
Apr 16, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council to consult on providing public access to Jointure Bay
Aerial view of Jointure Bay, County Antrim Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to consult with local residents over access to Jointure...
Apr 11, 2025


SAVED | Family Fun Zone at Carnfunnock Park set to reopen
The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone outside Larne have announced their planned return to the country park next month. Ian and...
Mar 14, 2025


MEA Council tendering for contractor to build new 4,000 plot cemetery
Aerial view of site of new £2.1M cemetery (circled) in Ballygally on the Antrim coast. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is tendering...
Mar 6, 2025


Ballygally Castle celebrates 400 years with £400,000 investment
Scott Weatherup (center), General Manager of Ballygally Castle is joined by Hastings Hotels’ Managing Director, James McGinn and...
Mar 4, 2025


Glenarm Castle welcomes renowned local Chef Sean Moran to lead Tea Room relaunch
Meet the Chef! Acclaimed local chef Sean Moran takes the helm at the newly reopened Tea Room at Glenarm Castle Walled Garden. Glenarm...
Feb 25, 2025


Carnlough’s Harbourview Hotel completes first phase of £1.5M redevelopment
Pictured in the stunning surroundings of the MacAuley Suite is Paul Truscott, general manager of The Harbourview Hotel. Phase one of an...
Feb 12, 2025


Person rescued after falling at Giants Causeway on Antrim coast
This afternoon (Sunday 1 December) Portrush All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a...
Dec 1, 2024


£120,000 road safety works announced for the A2 Coast Road, Larne
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £120,000 road safety maintenance scheme for the A2 Coast Road, Black Arch Larne. The...
Nov 14, 2024


Scientist to hotelier following £2.8M investment on the north Antrim coast
Managing Director of Elephant Rock Boutique Hotel, Charlotte Dixon, is celebrating after taking home three Irish Hotel Awards - Boutique...
Nov 8, 2024


Plans revealed for new dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate. An accompanying...
Nov 1, 2024
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