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Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park
Mayor Ald Geraldine Mulvenna, pictured with Cllr Maeve Donnelly (Mae Murray Foundation), with Council Officers Tara McAleese (Principal...
Oct 23, 2023


MEA Council launches planning blueprint for sustainable future growth and development
Acting Director of Development Paul Duffy, Planning Committee Chair Ald Robert Logan, Principal Planning Officer Sandra Adams Mid and...
Oct 23, 2023


Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023


A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the WWII with rededicated Ballymena War Memorial
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald, hosted a service of rededication for Ballymena’s Second World War...
Oct 22, 2023


Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership Restaurant Academy serves up great results
Participants in Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership programme Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership recently...
Oct 22, 2023


Council to consider planning application for larger new concept Lidl store in Coleraine
CGI of Lidl’s proposed 'new concept' store in Coleraine. Coleraine shoppers are hoping to enjoy a brand new and much larger Lidl's store...
Oct 21, 2023


Extension plans approved for Clough Cemetery
Aerial view of Clough Cemetery, County Antrim, with the planned extension shown within the red dashed line. A new extension to Clough...
Oct 21, 2023


Disgust after “mindless damage” at People’s Park in Ballymena
A local councillor has said he is "disgusted" after a much enjoyed piece of play equipment was damaged by vandalism in recent days at...
Oct 19, 2023


Plans approved for almost 200 new homes in Doagh
Almost 200 new homes planned for Doagh in County Antrim have been given the go ahead by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
Oct 18, 2023


Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site in Ballymena
Plans for the interpretative area include the construction of a replica Clock Tower that once stood on the site. Residents are being...
Oct 16, 2023


Northern Regional College developing core manufacturing skills in Ballymena
Graham Whitehurst, Chair of Manufacturing Task Force and Christine Brown, Northern Regional College Vice Principal for Teaching and...
Oct 16, 2023


Progress at £4.9m workplace hub celebrated at former Wellworths building in Antrim
ANBC Deputy Director of Regeneration Steven Norris welcomes Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Area Lead Jenny Martin,...
Oct 13, 2023


‘Chatty Bench’ launched in Kells!
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald with Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chairperson Marjorie Hawkins,...
Oct 13, 2023


Halloween happenings & fireworks celebrations for spooky season in Causeway Coast and Glens
Spooky season is officially here and residents in Causeway Coast and Glens can expect some frightfully fun activities as ‘Halloween...
Oct 13, 2023


Public consultation to take place amid concerns over closure of Carnfunnock for works
A public consultation will take place to discuss plans for a £6.2m renovation of Carnfunnock Country Park, outside Larne, a meeting at...
Oct 12, 2023


Fall into Fun: Autumnal Markets in Co Antrim offer something for everyone
Autumn is a truly magical time of year, and there's no better way to celebrate it than with a visit to one of Antrim and Newtownabbey's...
Oct 12, 2023


Controversial oil terminal redevelopment on east Antrim coast gets green light
Members of the 'No to Cloghan Point' campaign group gathered outside Mid & East Antrim Council HQ, based in The Braid, Ballymena. A...
Oct 11, 2023


Improvement plans approved for village green in Cushendun
Plans for improvements to the village green in Cushendun have been approved by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Proposed...
Oct 11, 2023


Plans for partial demolition, extensions and alterations at Marine Hotel in Ballycastle
Plans to extend the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The proposal for the...
Oct 11, 2023


MEA Council look set to close more public toilets in borough after meeting behind closed doors
Larne looks set to lose a public toilet block in the town centre after a review of public conveniences. Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Oct 10, 2023
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