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Popular swimming spot on North Coast set to close for summer
Image: Ken Cox One of County Antrim’s popular swimming spots is set to close over the peak summer period. In a short statement to Love...
May 3, 2024


Newly qualified tour guides strengthen Mid and East Antrim’s tourism offering
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, presented certificates to newly qualified Tour Guides from both the Ballymena...
May 3, 2024


Pupils propose names for new housing near school in Doagh
Pupils from Doagh Primary School have had their say in helping shape local history. As part of a ‘What’s in a name’ history project they...
May 1, 2024


Council’s Amplify business mentoring helps boost economy by £31.85m and supports 1007 local jobs
Pictured (L-R): Des Gartland, Invest NI, Mary Laverty, Invest NI, Zsolt Bohar, Green Fingers Family, Grainne O'Neill, Business Client...
Apr 30, 2024


Win for people power as Clough’s newly refurbished play park is opened
It was a win for people power and fun for all the community as Clough play park opened last week following refurbishment work backed by...
Apr 30, 2024


Council puts plot of land in Ballymena on market for £1.2M
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has put a three-acre plot of land at a visitor attraction in Ballymena on the market for £1.2m. The...
Apr 26, 2024


Leisure Centre upgrade plans in Mid and East Antrim
Larne Leisure swimming pool Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been tendering for the refurbishment of the ‘wet’ changing rooms at...
Apr 26, 2024


Approval for £10M Maine Surface Finishing facility in Coleraine
Computer Generated Image of Proposed Development, showing the office building and manufacturing space to the rear Causeway Coast and...
Apr 26, 2024


Co Antrim 44.5m wind turbine plans refused over impacts to radar service at airport
A planning application for a 44.5 metre wind turbine outside Templepatrick was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
Apr 24, 2024


Councillor voices concerns over children’s changing room policy at Leisure Centre in Co Antrim
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council members have voiced concerns about changing room policies for children at Ballymoney’s Joey...
Apr 19, 2024


Mayor welcomes Dowds Group to new Ballymena headquarters
L-R: Gerard and Angela Dowds, Hector and Bernie Dowds, Julian McCamphill (Group Operations Director), Veronica and John Francis Dowds,...
Apr 16, 2024


Dog Park included in £7M refurbishment of Carnfunnock Country Park
A dog park is included in plans for the regeneration of Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne following public consultation. A public...
Apr 15, 2024


MEA Council acknowledges concern over “persistent dereliction issue” in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has acknowledged a “persistent dereliction issue” within Larne town centre during the past four...
Apr 12, 2024


Approval for stately castle wedding venues in Co Antrim
Glenarm Castle Estate, County Antrim A venue at Glenarm Castle Estate has been approved by Mid and East Antrim councillors for weddings...
Apr 11, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council progress bonfires position behind closed doors
Images: Matt Connolly, MSC Media Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally confirmed it “does not regulate or give permission for...
Apr 10, 2024


Public puts rates questions to Mid and East Antrim Council
Twenty-three queries were received from members of the public for the first question and answer session to be held by Mid and East Antrim...
Apr 9, 2024


£13.4M residential development approved by Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Plans for a new family-focused neighbourhood on the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus have been approved by Mid & East Antrim Borough...
Apr 6, 2024


Green light for regeneration of seaside site that could be new wedding venue in Mid & East Antrim
View of Eglinton Barn & Yard from Glenarm Bridge, looking North East towards the site. A proposed ‘pod’ style community hub and...
Apr 5, 2024


Get the best blooms in the Borough at the Spring Plant Fair
Spring has sprung and there is no better time to get your favourite flower fix – Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to...
Apr 4, 2024


Mayor’s Fashion Gala a run away success!
Over 150 guests raised over £5500 for charity at the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim’s fabulous charity Fashion Gala in Larne last week! The...
Mar 31, 2024
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