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Michelin Development fuels green growth for AD Sustainability in County Antrim
Laura McCourt, of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Noel Mulholland of Michelin Development and Adrian and Sarah Davis of AD...
Jun 3


Ald McCaughey and Cllr Lyness bid farewell as Mid and East Antrim welcomes new civic leadership
Outgoing: Democratic Unionist Party Alderman William McCaughey and Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lyness Two poignant and deeply personal...
Jun 3


New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed for Mid and East Antrim
Newly appointed Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford, and Deputy Mayor Councillor Tyler Hoey for 2025/26 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
Jun 2


Construction of Mary Queen of Peace Primary School in Glenravel set for Autumn 2025
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed that construction work on the long-anticipated new build for Mary Queen of...
Jun 2


Belfast Harbour supports Cedar’s digital learning initiative in Ballymena
Jenni Barkley, Belfast Harbour, Communications and Community Engagement Manager, Rhona McAuley, Cedar, OSD Belfast Harbour has announced...
Jun 2


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


‘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


Ballymena’s Peter Willis triumphs with maiden British Talent Cup Victory at Silverstone
Cullybackey teenager Peter Willis #99 In a thrilling display of skill and determination, 16-year-old Ballymena racer Peter Willis...
May 29


SOLD | Tower Centre sold to UK retail giant
Tower Centre: Wellington Street, Ballymena In a significant move for the retail sector in Northern Ireland, Frasers Group, one of the...
May 29


Ballymena firm CreevX awarded Heathrow grant to boost global water safety exports
Ballymena-based CreevX has been named one of a select group of UK small businesses to benefit from Heathrow Airport’s prestigious World...
May 29


Wrightbus celebrated as one of the happiest places to work
Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer of zero-emission buses, has been officially recognised as one of the happiest workplaces in the...
May 29
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