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Irish Guards mark 125th anniversary with spectacular parade in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus was filled with colour, music and tradition yesterday as the world-famous Irish Guards marked their 125th anniversary with...
Sep 4, 2025


Mid and East Antrim weighs £200k dog fouling solution ahead of rates decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will give fresh consideration to the purchase of two street cleansing units for dog fouling during...
Sep 1, 2025


Extra grass cutting on all main arterial routes and free equipment loan scheme for Mid & East Antrim
DUP Councillor for Knockagh, Peter Johnston welcomed the news Residents across Mid and East Antrim are set to benefit from an enhanced...
Aug 31, 2025


Mid and East Antrim welcomes eight new ‘Chatty Benches’ to foster community connections
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackon Minford, Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chair, Marjorie Hawkins and Kerry Fokkens,...
Aug 29, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council up for three major UK awards, including Overall Council of the Year
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been named a finalist in three categories at the prestigious 2025 APSE Service Awards, which...
Aug 26, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council debt falls to £49.5M as ratepayers shoulder 16% cumulative hikes
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reduced its borrowing debt to £49.56 million, down from £53.25 million the previous year,...
Aug 26, 2025


Police appeal after young girl critically injured in Co Antrim collision
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a young girl was left in a critical condition following a collision in...
Aug 22, 2025


Mid & East Antrim to welcome Irish Guards for 125th anniversary parade and celebration
Launching the event is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, with representatives from the world-famous Irish...
Aug 20, 2025


Carrick Coastal Vibes promises free family fun and live music at Castle Green
Families are set for a jam-packed afternoon of free entertainment and live music when Carrick Coastal Vibes takes over Castle Green, in...
Aug 18, 2025


Street art boost: Over 40 new murals planned across Mid and East Antrim with £85,000 investment
Street art on buildings in Ballymena town centre Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an £85,000 investment in a new Street...
Aug 16, 2025


Final chance for Mid and East Antrim entrepreneurs to make ‘Ultimate Pitch’ for £6,000 investment
Pictured, centre, Councillor Jackson Minford, Mayor, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, left, and Cathy Keenan, Programme Lead, Go...
Aug 14, 2025


Bus and train deals make exploring Mid and East Antrim easy this summer
Pictured encouraging everyone to enjoy great days out in Mid and East Antrim this summer are Translink’s Clive Watson and Mayor...
Aug 13, 2025


‘Activate Your Curiosity’ opens career pathways for Mid and East Antrim students
Cambridge House pupils photographed during their visit to Moore Concrete Students across Mid and East Antrim have been given a rare...
Aug 12, 2025


DUP Alderman says Mid & East Antrim Council has “failed miserably” on street cleaning
Carrickfergus Castle DUP Alderman Billy Ashe MBE has criticised Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s street cleaning performance,...
Aug 9, 2025


Councillor warns of Ballymena bias in business funding across Mid and East Antrim
Alliance Councillor Aaron Skinner A local councillor has voiced serious concerns about what he describes as a “ massive imbalance” in...
Aug 7, 2025


Carrick Rangers receives planning approval for new main stand at Taylor’s Avenue
Planning permission has been granted for a replacement main stand at Carrick Rangers Football Club, located at Taylor’s Avenue,...
Aug 6, 2025


Over 300 new homes built in Mid and East Antrim, but housing growth slows
More than 300 new homes were built across Mid and East Antrim during the last financial year, according to the Housing Land Availability...
Aug 6, 2025


Hillmount brings £1.5m investment and new jobs to Carrickfergus with Danske Bank support
Geoffrey Wilson, Senior Business Manager at Danske Bank and Alan Mercer, Partner at Hillmount pictured at Hillmount Carrick One of...
Aug 5, 2025


Larne Leisure Centre arson disrupts MEAqua plans and projected income growth
Larne Leisure Centre following an arson attack at the front entrance of the facility The financial impact of an arson attack on Larne...
Aug 3, 2025


Council launches new Performance Improvement Plan to enhance services, economy & community wellbeing
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts, launches the 2025-26 Performance Improvement Plan. Mid and...
Jul 28, 2025
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