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New IRA-connected searches taking place in Rasharkin
Detectives from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating the activities of the New IRA, are carrying out a search...
Jun 5, 2024


Coleraine FC “thrilled” to announce signing of Cameron Stewart
Coleraine Football Club has announced the signing of Cameron Stewart from Broughshane. In a statement released on Tuesday (4th June) the...
Jun 4, 2024


Ballymena cyclist completes 280-mile journey for mental health
Ballymena man Connor McCullough Late last month, Connor McCullough embarked on an extraordinary journey from his home in Ballymena,...
Jun 4, 2024


Co Antrim High Sheriff volunteers in ReStore Ballymena marking Volunteers Week
High Sheriff of Co. Antrim Patricia Perry with ReStore staff, volunteers and customers Every year, the first week of June is designated...
Jun 4, 2024


New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Mid and East Antrim
Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Deputy Mayor Bréanainn Lyness Alderman Beth Adger MBE has been appointed as the new Mayor of Mid and...
Jun 4, 2024


The Gallaher Trust commits to project to help adults ‘spring’ into dream careers
Pictured are, from left, Lauren McAteer, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust and Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard...
Jun 4, 2024


Sinn Féin’s deputy mayor strikes conciliatory tone as party holds office for first time in MEA
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Cllr. Bréanainn Lyness The office of deputy mayor in Mid and East Antrim borough...
Jun 4, 2024


Ballymena revealed as the second best place for stargazing in Northern Ireland
Ahead of the ‘Strawberry Moon’ on 22nd June, outdoor experts have revealed the best areas to stargaze in Northern Ireland. The study,...
Jun 3, 2024


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! Top 10 bestselling books… 1....
Jun 2, 2024


Jill Bakes | Nutella Scones
Easy weekend baking sorted! You all seem to love a good scone recipe so I’m back with another yummy flavour for you to try! The smell of...
Jun 2, 2024


Dogs Trust Ballymena calling on owners to have their say in the National Dog Survey!
What is the nation’s favourite breed? Where do you like to walk your dog? What dog welfare issues matter most to you? And does your dog...
Jun 2, 2024


Ballymena set to have its first Sinn Féin deputy mayor
Mid and East Antrim will have its first Sinn Fein deputy mayor when the borough council holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday...
May 31, 2024


Galgorm invests £3 million to add new Forest Dens to luxury accommodation collection
Northern Ireland’s premiere luxury hotel, Galgorm is set to launch a stunning new range of accommodation to its collection. The fabulous...
May 31, 2024


100 Wrightbus built zero emission buses for Translink propels green growth for NI
Pictured with the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is Chris Chris Conway, CEO Translink and Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive of...
May 30, 2024


Arrests and £300K of drugs seized following lorry stop in Ballymena
Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Unit based in Belfast have arrested two men and recovered a substantial quantity of class B...
May 30, 2024


New report reveals Lidl’s operations in MEA contributed £61.7m to £360m economy boost in 2023
Lidl Northern Ireland’s operations in the Mid and East Antrim borough contributed £61.7m to a region-wide £360 million boost to the local...
May 30, 2024


Councillors consider greening town centres but questions raised over £120,000 for three green walls
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of “greening” town centres. The council’s Environment and Economy Committee...
May 29, 2024


Criticism leads councillors to consider artificial Christmas trees at cost of £105,000
Christmas trees from December 2023 at towns across Mid and East Antrim Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is proposing to spruce up its...
May 29, 2024


Disgust after wanton vandalism at Ahoghill park
The community in Ahoghill have been left disgusted after a scourge of sheer wanton vandalism that took place in the local Woodland Park...
May 29, 2024


More than 100 licensed XL bullies in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim has 106 licensed XL bully breed dogs, councillors have been told. A report presented to the borough council’s...
May 28, 2024
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