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Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...
Dec 1, 2024


Police charge man following vehicle ramming and pursuit in Kilrea
Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged a man...
Nov 29, 2024


Fourteen new homes proposed opposite Craigyhill bonfire site in Co Antrim
Site location plan and context of proposed new social housing in Larne’s Craigyhill estate. A planning application has been submitted to...
Nov 25, 2024


Rory Gallagher statue to be erected finally at Ulster Hall
Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher is finally to be erected at Belfast’s...
Nov 24, 2024


Plans for glamping pod site in the Glens of Antrim
Site plan for glamping pods in Glenariff, County Antrim Plans for six glamping pods Glenariff have been submitted to Causeway Coast and...
Nov 22, 2024


Inspirational Coleraine man celebrates his 106th birthday
Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Tanya Stirling joined Norman Irwin and invited guests to celebrate Norman’s 106th...
Nov 21, 2024


Green light for new homes in conservation area in Antrim
Site location for new housing development Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has given permission for the...
Nov 20, 2024


Plans refused for former Royal British Legion building 'not in Ballyclare town centre'
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A former Royal British Legion...
Nov 20, 2024


New 81 room hotel approved beside Belfast International Airport
Artist impression drawings of the new Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport Revised plans for a major hotel development...
Nov 20, 2024


Plans approved for new £5.5M Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International
Planning permission for a new £5.5m Premier Inn Hotel close to Belfast International Airport was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Nov 19, 2024


Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...
Nov 17, 2024


“Disgusting” – traders rage after ANB council cancels Ballyclare Christmas market at short notice
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has defended a decision to cancel an outdoor market which was due to have been held in Ballyclare...
Nov 15, 2024


Emergency road closure set to continue due to structural concerns at former Antrim Arms Hotel
Ongoing concerns regarding the structural integrity of the former Antrim Arms building on Castle Street, Ballycastle have required...
Nov 15, 2024


£1.45M ‘Living over shops’ scheme set to be rolled out in Randalstown and Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved the second phase of a £1.45m ‘Living over the Shops’ scheme which will be extended to...
Nov 13, 2024


SPACE officially opens in the heart of Antrim Town
Have you noticed all the recent buzz around Antrim Town? There has been plenty of excitement about the new 16,000 sq/ft flexible, modern...
Nov 13, 2024


MEA Council sees exodus of staff wanting to ‘jump ship’
Councillors have been given an update on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s voluntary redundancy scheme. The proposed severance was...
Nov 13, 2024


Belfast City Council approves key developments to boost tourism, education and community growth
New five-storey extension to the east and a three-storey extension to the west of the ECIT Building at Queen's Island in the heart of...
Nov 12, 2024


Plans to repurpose historic RAF Training Dome in Northern Ireland into events and display space
The RAF Training Dome, near Limavady, and (right) the transformed event space. Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust has unveiled plans...
Nov 12, 2024


Fine and community service for owner of a dog that attacked a person and a dog
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended)...
Nov 11, 2024


Step into the season with magical Christmas light switch on events across Antrim & Newtownabbey
As the festive season approaches, the borough of Antrim & Newtownabbey is set to dazzle with its series of enchanting Christmas Light...
Nov 8, 2024
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