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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


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


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Kells breeder secures double victory at Balmoral Show 2025 Beltex Championship
Sophie McAllister, judge Sue Wilkinson and Elizabeth McAllister pictured with the Balmoral Show Beltex Champion and Reserve Champion. The...
May 29, 2025


County Antrim feed firm convicted for breach of animal feeding regulations
Ballymena Court A County Antrim-based animal feed company has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for breaching strict animal...
May 28, 2025


Easier bin collection plan approved for elderly and disabled residents in Mid and East Antrim
More residents in Mid and East Antrim look set to benefit from assisted bin lifts after an updated policy was approved. The borough...
May 28, 2025


Councillors take charge of flag flying at Mid and East Antrim War Memorials
A decision on the flying of flags at Mid and East Antrim’s war memorials is to be made by councillors in the future, it has been agreed....
May 28, 2025


Choice Housing’s poetry project brings Ballymena community together
Belfast-based poet Niamh McNally (Middle) pictured with Ruth McCandless (left) and Ann Gibson (right) at the recent People Place Space...
May 28, 2025


Muir calls for tax relief to protect Northern Ireland’s farming future
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has called on Defra Minister Steve Reed MP to ask the UK Treasury for a “mitigating measure that...
May 28, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council expands public question time with remote access option
Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved an updated protocol for the public to ask questions at meetings of the borough council. The...
May 27, 2025


Making memories in Mid and East Antrim: Industrial Heritage Week returns for 2025
Yarding mahogany logs at Curran Saw Mills, which will feature at an exhibition during MEA Industrial Heritage Week 2025. Mid and East...
May 27, 2025


Ballymena service stations win at Maxol Excellence Awards
L-R: Jacquie Henry, Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group, Nicola Farrell, Regional Manager, Aramark Ireland, Mark Cribbin, Account...
May 27, 2025


Galgorm bolsters luxury offering with £3M investment in Forest Spa Garden & guestroom refurbishments
Emma Garrett, Galgorm Spa Operations Manager, and Colin Johnston, Galgorm Collection Managing Director. Northern Ireland’s leading...
May 27, 2025


Vandalism at Portglenone football pitch prompts community and council response
Inset: TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald A popular community football pitch in Portglenone has been left in disarray following an act of...
May 26, 2025


MEA in Bloom 2025: Community competitions launched to beautify borough and boost biodiversity
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has officially opened entries for the 2025 Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Competitions ,...
May 26, 2025
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