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Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16
MEA Council approves village link path to boost local walkways and heritage access
The River Maine that runs between Galgorm and Gracehill, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
May 16
John Walker: Visionary Ballymena businessman and founder of Magell dies, leaving a lasting legacy
Ballymena businessman John Walker The much-respected Ballymena man, John Walker, visionary founder of leading investment and development...
May 16
Police appeal for witnesses following violent robbery in Ballymena
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing to the public for information following a serious robbery in...
May 16
Northern Ireland’s newest World Heritage Site presented with official UNESCO Certificates
(L-R): Mid and East Antrim Borough Council team pic – left to right: Ross Hickey, Arts & Culture Manager, Jonathan McGrandle, Acting...
May 16
Lough Neagh Partnership launches ‘Connected Landscapes’ roadshow to address water quality crisis
The Lough Neagh Partnership has announced a series of public information evenings titled Connected Landscapes: How Your Local River...
May 16
Planning permission granted for social housing in Clough despite local objections
Planning permission for new social housing outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 15
Wrightbus delivers hydrogen buses to Saarbahn as part of €24 million German investment
Erhan Eren, Wrightbus Managing Director Europe officially handed over the key to Lord Mayor Uwe Conradt, Minister Petra Berg and Saarbahn...
May 15
Choice Housing and Rio Ferdinand Foundation launch youth empowerment programme in Ballymena
Darryl Forsythe and Sarah Millar from the Rio Ferdinand Foundation (RFF) pictured with participants Lilee-Grace Gourley (left) and...
May 15
Ribbon cut on exciting new inclusive play park at Fisherwick, Ballymena
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, was joined by local elected members, Council officers, the play park designers,...
May 15
Children’s Commissioner Chris Quinn brings children’s rights exhibition to Ballymena
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Chris Quinn The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young...
May 14
Farmers’ Choir delights full house at The Braid, Ballymena
Members of The Farmers’ Choir who performed at a packed Braid, in Ballymena The Farmers’ Choir brought music, joy and a powerful sense of...
May 14
Ballymena flat linked to murder of Chloe Mitchell set for demolition, confirms Housing Executive
The shuttered up James Street flat, and pictured, Chloe Mitchell who was murdered in the property. The Housing Executive has confirmed...
May 14
Craigywarren Vintage Rally returns with classic vehicles, family fun, and entertainment!
The much-loved Craigywarren Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day is set to make its return on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June, promising...
May 13
Mid & East Antrim retains fortnightly bin collections amid return to blue bin co-mingled recycling
Mid and East Antrim households will retain fortnightly collections following a return to mixed dry recycling bin collections, ...
May 13
Woman remanded after criminal damage to Chloe Mitchell Memorial Garden in Ballymena
A 38-year-old woman has been remanded in custody following a court appearance for criminal damage to a memorial garden in Wakehurst Park,...
May 13
Two arrested in Ballymena following drug seizure and firearm discovery
Police in Ballymena have arrested a 52-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman after a vehicle search in the Doury Road area led to the...
May 13
Mid & East Antrim Council endorses Cllr Maeve Donnelly’s call for improved post-19 SEN provision
Alliance Councillor Maeve Donnelly Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has passed a motion calling for significant improvements in...
May 13
Ballymena councillor urges respect for parent and child parking spaces amid ongoing misuse concerns
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has called for greater respect and responsibility from drivers when using parent and child...
May 13
Mid and East Antrim Council supports motion for stronger private renter protections
Councillor Aaron Skinner and Councillor Chelsea Harwood Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally backed a motion from Alliance...
May 13
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