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NI council seeking to curb use of disposable BBQs by raising awareness of dangers
A Northern Ireland council is to curb the use of disposable BBQs on its lands following huge wildfire destruction in its Areas of...
Aug 14, 2023


Rural communities ready to play as parks officially opened in Ahoghill and Martinstown
Mayor Ald Mulvenna and Deputy Mayor Ald McDonald with Ald Thomas Gordon and Cllr Tyler Hoey. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Aug 14, 2023


Adger welcomes resurfacing of pothole problem area in Ballymena
Alderman Beth Adger has welcomed resurfacing works at a pothole problem area in Ballymena. Motorists in the town have been complaining...
Aug 13, 2023


Co Antrim | Plans approved for new homes in Ballycastle
Plans for 12 new homes in Ballycastle have been given the go ahead by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The plans are for 12...
Aug 13, 2023


Barr highlights speeding in Connor
Councillor Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted the issue of speeding on the Parkgate Road in Connor...
Aug 13, 2023


MEA Council agree to continue cloth nappy scheme in borough
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue a cloth nappy scheme which will enable a further 25 families to participate....
Aug 12, 2023


Co Antrim mums celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with ANBCouncil Deputy Mayor
(L-R) Ilyas and Louisa Yuksel with Deputy Mayor and her son Éanna with ‘Wiggle It’ Teacher The Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey,...
Aug 12, 2023


NI council discovers half of children aged 13-17 being illegally sold vapes in local shops
Half of children aged 13 to 17 who enter shops in Belfast to buy vapes are successfully making the illegal transaction, a council study...
Aug 12, 2023


Plans approved for demolition of landmark pub in County Antrim
Planning permission has been approved for the demolition of a landmark pub overlooking Belfast Lough in Carrickfergus. Mid and East...
Aug 11, 2023


MEA | New car park charge is 'stealth tax on ratepayers'
The planned introduction of parking charges at one of the last remaining free car parks in Carrickfergus town centre has been branded “a...
Aug 10, 2023


Former Cushendall police station given new lease of life as digital employment hub
The former Cushendall police station has been transformed into Cushendall Innovation Centre. The former police station in Cushendall has...
Aug 10, 2023


Co Antrim | Plans submitted for new social housing in Portrush
Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for the development of 17 social housing dwellings in Portrush. The...
Aug 10, 2023


MEA Councillors consider reducing caddy bin liners for householders to save £50k
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of providing food caddy bin liners. Currently, rolls of 50 liners are...
Aug 8, 2023


Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return to Antrim
(L-R) Rebekah Keery (Michelle Johnston School), Winston Pinkerton (President, RSPBANI), Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
Aug 8, 2023


MEA Council launches new ‘Community RePaint’ Project!
John Holden, HRC Site Attendant and Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has joined the ‘Community RePaint’...
Aug 8, 2023


Ballymena Councillor John Hyland announces difficult decision to ‘step down’
Ballymena Councillor John Hyland with Alliance Party colleague North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland. Alliance Ballymena Councillor John...
Aug 8, 2023


Historic ‘Laying up of Colours’ and parade planned to mark town’s ties to Royal Irish Regiment
A special event to mark Ballymena’s historic links to The Royal Irish Regiment will take place in the town next month. A parade through...
Aug 7, 2023


Sadness as popular Antrim restaurant closes
The Boathouse Antrim is located in the Gateway building at Loughshore Park. There has been shock and sadness after news was confirmed...
Aug 7, 2023


ANBCouncil Mayor hosts ‘thank you lunch’ for Co Antrim Lieutenancy
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM pictured with Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ...
Aug 6, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council approves new £182k skate park for Larne!
Young and old(er) enjoying the Skate Jam at the official opening of Ballymena's new Skate Park September 2022. A new £182k skate park was...
Aug 4, 2023
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