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MEA Council plan Carrickfergus Christmas glow-up with £135K funding for new lights
Preparations for the Christmas season in Carrickfergus have commenced with an upgrade of civic lighting being planned. Mid and East...
Jun 24


Ten rescued after boat capsizes off Antrim coast in major emergency response
Ten people were brought to safety on Thursday evening after a six-metre boat capsized off the coast of Carrickfergus, sparking a...
Jun 19


One in four council defibrillators inaccessible to public in Mid and East Antrim, report reveals
Just three-quarters of defibrillators owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are publicly available, a report to councillors said....
Jun 19


Pride and Prejudice comes to life as Theatre in the Park Returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus
A much-loved summer tradition is set to return this August as Theatre in the Park once again graces the green spaces of Ballymena and...
Jun 19


Mayor praises Mid and East Antrim’s honourees in King’s Birthday Awards
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has warmly...
Jun 16


Stewart Dickson and Noel Williams lead tributes to former Alliance Leader Sean Neeson
Pictured in 2009, Stewart Dickson and Sean Neeson Tributes have been paid to Sean Neeson, former leader of the Alliance Party and...
Jun 15


PSNI welcomes decrease in disorder across Northern Ireland as arrests and investigations continue
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed a noticeable reduction in public disorder over the past six days, following...
Jun 15


Hatchet thrown at police as PSNI condemns third night of violent disorder across Northern Ireland
A hatchet thrown toward police officers in Ballymena The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has condemned a third consecutive...
Jun 12


Donnelly urges urgent Executive action on drug-related harm in East Antrim
Inset: East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has issued a stark warning to Stormont Ministers over a growing...
Jun 6


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


New era for gardening enthusiasts as Hillmount Carrick officially opens
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Borough, Alderman William McCaughey, joins David, Alan and Robin Mercer at the official opening of Hillmount...
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


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


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


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


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


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


Mid and East Antrim celebrates culinary excellence at Balmoral Show 2025
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with representatives from Becca’s Bakes NI. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
May 25
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