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Mid & East Antrim’s 2024/25 Science Summer School initiative launched
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE at the launch of Science Summer School 2024/25 with Lord Andrew Mawson OBE from The...
Oct 12, 2024


Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s buildings valued at £214m with £7.2m remaining in general fund
Antrim Civic Centre Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s buildings have been valued at £214m, the Audit and Risk Committee has been...
Oct 11, 2024


Plans for Belfast Christmas programme released
Belfast Council has released details of its Christmas programme, including the Christmas lights turn-on, the Christmas Market and themed...
Oct 11, 2024


Emergency Road closure in Ballycastle due to structural concerns around former Antrim Arms Hotel
Due to concerns regarding the structural integrity of the Antrim Arms building on Castle Street, Ballycastle, and in the interests of...
Oct 10, 2024


NI Executive Growth Deal recommitment welcomed as pressure mounts of UK Gov to lift its pause
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Mid South West Region have welcomed a recommitment from the Northern Ireland Executive to...
Oct 7, 2024


Revival of Portrush's Dunluce Centre on the horizon as new plans submitted
The former Dunluce Centre in Portrush, County Antrim The once-bustling Dunluce Centre, a landmark entertainment complex in Portrush,...
Oct 7, 2024


Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 6, 2024


ANBCouncil seeks to grant additional leave to employees after achieving UK Council of the Year 2024
Representatives and councillors from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to grant...
Oct 6, 2024


Unleashing the legend: Could the story of Abhartach & others boost Mid Ulster's spooky tourism?
Abhartach's grave, now known as Slaghtaverty Dolmen, and is locally referred to as "The Giant's Grave". Speaking at a recent Development...
Oct 6, 2024


City Hall to look at expanding "cramped and crowded" Christmas Market
Belfast Council is to look at extending the Christmas Market in future years, while a councillor at City Hall has spoken of fears that...
Oct 5, 2024


Green light for eight new apartments in Ballymena town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new retail units and eight apartments in Ballymena town centre....
Oct 5, 2024


Muir announces £2.6 million funding for Antrim and Newtownabbey to extend home recycling service
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Oct 4, 2024


NI council blasted for £40K Halloween fund “being blown on pumpkins”
Sinn Féin have criticised a £40,000 Belfast Council budget for a pumpkin garden in the front of City Hall for Halloween. At the October...
Oct 3, 2024


We are not building enough homes in Northern Ireland: Councillors updated on housing stock
Seventeen new housing association homes have been completed in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough between March and August, councillors have...
Oct 1, 2024


New homes proposed for site of former pub outside Ballymena
Seven new homes are being proposed for the site of a former pub outside Ballymena. A planning application for outline permission has been...
Sep 30, 2024


Rubbish! Missed bin collections account for highest number of complaints to MEA Council
Bins missed during collections account for the highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, a report to...
Sep 28, 2024


Causeway Coast and Glens set to host programme of events to commemorate VE Day
1945: VE Day revellers Fleet Street, London Causeway Coast and Glens will host a programme of events in 2025 to commemorate VE Day. May...
Sep 28, 2024


New pathway plans to provide link to Gracehill village - NI's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gracehill village, Ballymena "Exciting plans" have been drawn up for an extensive new pathway that will provide a dedicated walk from...
Sep 24, 2024


UK Minister visits Space Antrim ahead of official opening
UK Government Local Growth Minister Alex Norris signing the Space visitor book with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Neil Kelly...
Sep 23, 2024


Ministers and MLAs unite in call for unpausing of Growth Deals
Ministers and MLAs pictured with representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Growth Deals Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe...
Sep 23, 2024
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