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Green light for new bridge in Co Antrim over Belfast - Londonderry railway line
A planning application for a new railway bridge at the former Muckamore halt outside Antrim has been approved. The proposal was given the...
Apr 2, 2023


800 vintage vehicles expected to take part in this year’s Shane’s Castle Steam Rally
Eight hundred vintage vehicles are expected to take part in this year’s Shane’s Castle Steam Rally in Antrim during the bank holiday...
Apr 2, 2023


Sacrifice recognised by “too few” - ANBCouncil backs motion for prison officer commemoration
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has backed a motion for a commemoration in recognition of the “immense sacrifice” of prison...
Apr 1, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Easter waste management arrangements
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Easter arrangements for bin and box collections, Household Recycling Centre closures and toilet...
Apr 1, 2023


Unique coin and birth certificates mark momentous Coronation celebrations
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will be distributing special commemorative coins to schools across the Borough to celebrate the...
Mar 31, 2023


Green light for tourist accommodation at former Red Door Tea Room in Ballintoy
Planning permission has been granted for new tourist accommodation in Ballintoy. The application is for the change of use of an existing...
Mar 31, 2023


Barr highlights need for defibrillator in Clough villlage
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) candidate Alan Barr has highlighted the need for a defibrillator to be placed in Clough village. Alan said:...
Mar 31, 2023


TUV announce candidate to stand in Ballymoney
Jonathan McAuley has been announced as the TUV candidate for Ballymoney in the up coming local government elections. Jonathan McAuley is...
Mar 30, 2023


Council u-turn over ghost hunt at visitor attractions in Co Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has withdrawn permission for ghost hunting at two visitor attractions. The local authority has...
Mar 30, 2023


Approval for new £35m warehouse & distribution facility in Co Antrim
A proposed £35m investment in warehousing and distribution at Nutts Corner in Co Antrim was given the go-ahead by Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Mar 29, 2023


Plans to increase provision of defibrillators across Causeway Coast and Glens
Steps have been taken to increase the provision of defibrillators across the Causeway Coast and Glens area. At a meeting of the council’s...
Mar 29, 2023


Tree-mendous tree planting part of Council’s ‘Climate Canopy’ project!
Members of Carson Community Group and staff from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council rolled-up their sleeves last week to plant six...
Mar 29, 2023


World War II torpedo recovery vessel Joyce returns home to Lough Neagh
Decades after being decommissioned by the Royal Navy, the Joyce, an 80-year-old World War II vessel, has returned home and been lowered...
Mar 28, 2023


Work set to get underway for new play parks in Martinstown and Ahoghill
Fun is on the agenda across the borough as Mid and East Antrim Council continues to seek funding to invest in quality and inclusive play...
Mar 27, 2023


Talented local artist brings colour to Ballymena town centre
Leanne McClelland, a talented freelance artist and designer from Ballymena, has recently completed a commission to deliver a mural in the...
Mar 27, 2023


James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall filming for new Sky Christmas drama in Co Antrim
James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall are the latest stars to be filming in County Antrim as production gets underway for Sky's new Christmas...
Mar 27, 2023


Study set to examine feasibility of introducing water taxis on Lough Neagh
A feasibility study for the introduction of water taxis on Lough Neagh is to be carried out this summer, Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Mar 25, 2023


Mayor pays tribute following passing of long-serving Council employee
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Noel Williams, has paid tribute following the sad passing of a much-respected and...
Mar 24, 2023


MEA Council’s Joanne Alexander scoops top award!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce their very own Project Development Officer, Joanne Alexander, has scooped...
Mar 24, 2023


A new era for Portrush Recreation Grounds opening in coming weeks!
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is looking forward to the completion of a major regeneration project at Portrush Recreation...
Mar 23, 2023
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