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Green light for Bubble Domes on North Coast despite opposition
Above: Location plan showing the bubble domes in woodland area to the west of Cromore House Plans for five new bubble domes in...
Aug 28, 2023


Fairco announces 20 jobs with move to Mid & East Antrim and plans for future expansion
(R-L) Robert McCurry (Production Manager); Jim Toal (owner); Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; Steve Harper (Invest NI’s Executive...
Aug 28, 2023


Countdown is on to the historic Laying up of Colours ceremony and parade in Ballymena
With just one week to go to the historic Laying up of Colours ceremony and parade in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Aug 26, 2023


Delve into the trial of the ‘Islandmagee Witches’ this Autumn in MEA
The spellbinding story of the last witch trial in Ireland is set to come alive this Autumn through a series of bewitching exhibitions,...
Aug 25, 2023


Wireless network plans revealed for Rathlin Island
Rathlin East Lighthouse, County Antrim. (Image: Douglas Cecil) Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for...
Aug 25, 2023


Custodial sentence and fine for owner of dog that attacked a person
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended). Consequently, Mr...
Aug 24, 2023


Green light for more apartments on the Causeway Coast
Frontal elevations of new apartment complex A new apartment complex in Portstewart has been given the green light by Causeway Coast and...
Aug 24, 2023


Maintenance work stalled on popular Causeway Coast walk for almost two years
The beautiful walk at Runkerry beach. Almost two years after a bridge was removed from a popular coastal walking route by Causeway Coast...
Aug 23, 2023


Former Mayor presents cheque of over £8k to charities
Former Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Noel Williams, with Mr Kevin McRandle MBE (Life Vice President of the RAF Association in Northern...
Aug 22, 2023


Panning permission granted for 44 new homes on grounds of listed building in Co Antrim
Planning permission has been approved for 44 new homes at Ballyhamage House in Doagh. The application was approved at a meeting of Antrim...
Aug 22, 2023


MEA Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on borough’s streets
A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Aug 21, 2023


Mid and East Antrim welcomes three more ‘Chatty Benches’
BALLYKEEL - Chris Bowyer and Rosie McCrory Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group, Cllr Reuben Glover, Mayor Ald Gerardine Mulvenna...
Aug 20, 2023


Fine for owner of unlicensed dog that attacked another dog
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended). Consequently, Mr...
Aug 18, 2023


Lowly Larne – residents and business share views as part of MEA Council town centre plan
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council needs to “go back to the drawing board, focus on supporting local businesses and abandon plans to...
Aug 18, 2023


Tyre business set for expansion with new £6million warehouse
CGI of new warehouse for Tyre Call Limited in Antrim A wholesale tyre business in Antrim is set to expand after planning permission was...
Aug 17, 2023


Cushendall coastal path reaps benefits of Small Settlements Regeneration Programme
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop at the newly upgraded...
Aug 16, 2023


Plans approved for new bingo hall in the Port
Plans to use part of a Portrush amusement arcade as a bingo hall have been approved by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The...
Aug 16, 2023


Cheers as Diageo gets the go-ahead for £26M extension at Co Antrim site
Global drinks giant Diageo were given the go ahead to proceed with plans for a £26M extension to their Baileys County Antrim-based...
Aug 15, 2023


Antrim Forum celebrates 50 years in style with the opening of a £2.4m State-of-the-Art Fitness Suite
Antrim Forum marks 50 years with a £2.4m investment with a state-of-the-art fitness suite, complete with the latest innovative equipment...
Aug 15, 2023


Council green light for apartments in Ballymena town centre
Premises fronting onto Church Street Planning permission has been granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a new apartment...
Aug 15, 2023
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