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Phone kiosk proposal in Mid and East Antrim will be first for Northern Ireland
Proposed location for a new phone kiosk outside Ulster Bank on Wellington Street. Mid and East Antrim could ring in a new era for public...
Jan 4, 2024


‘Need to Talk?’ leaflet launched in Mid & East Antrim
A new ‘Need to Talk?’ leaflet detailing key helpline numbers available to all residents in the Borough has been launched. The leaflet is...
Jan 4, 2024


Scarlett Rossborough’s mum urges community to help save park under threat of closure by MEA Council
Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who died in a tragic road traffic accident The mother of Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who...
Jan 2, 2024


Christmas message from Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna The Christmas season is upon us once again – a time to celebrate, rest, support...
Dec 17, 2023


Christmas bin collection dates reminder!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council would like to remind local residents of changes to bin collection days over the festive season!...
Dec 15, 2023


MEA Mayor’s Christmas card competition winner announced!
The winning design on the front of the Mayor's Christmas card A student from Ballycarry Primary School has created the Mayor's Christmas...
Dec 15, 2023


Cyclist dies following collision in County Antrim
Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision at the New Line area of Carrickfergus on Sunday...
Dec 10, 2023


‘Community dig’ in Carrickfergus could unearth potential remains of an early medieval settlement
A “community dig” planned for Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus to unearth potential remains of an early medieval settlement was approved...
Dec 10, 2023


Green light for new £5.5M Lidl supermarket and drive-through cafe in Mid & East Antrim
A new £5.5m supermarket and drive-through cafe approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee is expected to create...
Dec 3, 2023


Boy arrested after petrol bombs thrown at police in MEA
Detectives in Ballymena are investigating an incident in which petrol bombs were thrown at officers at Davys Street, Carrickfergus, in...
Dec 2, 2023


Mayor leads tributes to number of borough’s residents who have died
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim led tributes to former residents who died...
Dec 1, 2023


‘An afternoon at Bonnybefore’ celebrates Ulster Scots tradition
Ami Ogilby and Lisa Dawson are joined by Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna at the event at Bonnybefore. Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Nov 28, 2023


Fabulous festive fun throughout Mid & East Antrim this December!
A wonderful winter craft village, a festive family fun day and a merry movie are just some of the fabulous events taking place across Mid...
Nov 27, 2023


What’s your flavour? School Ice Cream Competition winners announced!
Gabriel Hirst from Millquarter Primary School with Christine Barnhill Economic Development Officer, Principal of Millquarter Primary...
Nov 19, 2023


MEA entrepreneurs & businesses encouraged to ‘Go Succeed’ with groundbreaking new support service
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, with Ursula O’Loughlin Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Head of Economic...
Nov 18, 2023


Ballymena gets ready to sparkle as Santa sleighs into town
Mid and East Antrim is set to sparkle bright this November and December as Council prepares to usher in the festive season with the...
Nov 17, 2023


Three men sentenced for drugs offences
Three men have been sentenced for drugs related offences at Laganside Crown Court today, Thursday, November 16th. Edward Cambridge, 52...
Nov 16, 2023


Mid and East Antrim remembers…
A number of events are set to take place across Mid and East Antrim Borough this weekend as the nation takes the opportunity to remember...
Nov 11, 2023


The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
Nov 5, 2023


Police missing person appeal | Cherelle Duffin
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating missing person Cherelle Duffin. The 25 year old had been living in the Carrickfergus...
Oct 30, 2023
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