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Councillors opt against new car park barriers along Antrim Coast
Glenarm, County Antrim Mid and East Antrim councillors have voted against introducing additional car park barriers along the Antrim Coast, opting instead to retain the current arrangements. At Monday evening’s meeting of the council’s Environment and Economy Committee, held at The Braid in Ballymena, members agreed to keep the existing barriers in place, with none to be removed. The committee was told that access to some council-owned car parks had previously been restricted
Oct 28


DfI Roads outlines £68m programme for Mid & East Antrim but warns budget ‘falls significantly short’
The delivery of the “highest priority resurfacing projects, roadside stability, and drainage projects” in the Northern Division, including Mid & East Antrim, will be carried out by DfI Roads from a £68 million budget which “falls significantly short of funding requirements” , divisional roads manager Alan Keys has said. Presenting the Northern Division’s annual report, Mr Keys addressed members of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committe
Oct 25


Coast Road Darts Team raise £5,100 for Air Ambulance NI in memory of Co Antrim girl Maggie Black
Remembering Maggie The Coast Road Darts Team in Glenarm have once again shown their community spirit by raising an impressive £5,100 for Air Ambulance NI, in memory of Maggie Black, who tragically passed away almost four years ago from undiagnosed Addison’s Disease. The team gathered at the Coast Road Inn, which kindly hosted the fundraising event, for the official cheque presentation. Representatives from Air Ambulance NI, including charity staff member Kerry Anderson, atten
Oct 17


From castles to ice cream: Neven Maguire’s Ulster Food Tour on RTÉ hits Antrim and Londonderry
Neven enjoys ice cream with Danielle & Arnaldo Morelli at Morelli’s Ice Cream Portrush. In the latest episode of Neven’s Ulster Food Tour...
Sep 24


Offshore wind farm near Glenarm sparks tourism and wildlife concerns
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for an “in-depth review” of the potential impact on tourism from a proposed offshore wind...
Aug 8


Police issue urgent appeal over missing Glenarm man last seen in Ballymena
Police in Larne have issued an urgent appeal for information following the disappearance of William McCartney, a man in his 60s from the...
Aug 1


Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
Date : Saturday, 12th July Areas Affected : Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2) Motorists are being...
Jul 11


Emergency services rescue injured man from rocks at Glenarm Harbour
Images: NIFRS North Emergency services carried out a coordinated rescue operation on Sunday evening, 29 June, after a man sustained an...
Jun 30


Minis at the Castle: Free Classic Mini Car Show rolls into Glenarm Castle!
Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle on Sunday, 29 June 2025 , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
Jun 22


International melodeon making course showcases traditional craftsmanship in Glenarm
Esteemed French luthier and folk musician Emmanuel Pariselle in Glenarm, County Antrim. Images: Paul Faith A unique week-long...
Jun 1


Mayors, ministers and Olympians launch ‘Summer of Rowing’ on the Antrim Coast
A wave of excitement hit Glenarm Harbour as mayors, ministers, and a double Olympian took to the water to officially launch the Antrim...
Jun 1


Classic car enthusiasts rev up for charity NSPCC at Glenarm Castle’s Drive It Day 2025
Ken Smyth, from UVOCC with Susan Smith, Community Fundraising Manager at NSPCC NI The picturesque grounds of Glenarm Castle in County...
May 25


Larne RNLI responds to early morning emergency at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat in the early hours of Saturday morning following reports of a person in the water at...
May 18


Classic Mini enthusiasts gearing up for ‘Minis at the Castle’ show at Glenarm Castle
On Sunday, 29 June 2025, Glenarm Castle will host the inaugural Minis at the Castle , a vibrant Classic Mini Car Show celebrating one of...
May 4


Alliance call for return to Sunday opening of Mid and East Antrim Recycling Centres
A motion has been tabled with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeking a return to Sunday opening at the borough’s recycling centres....
May 3


Glenarm gears up for a vibrant May Bank Holiday weekend
The picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim is set to come alive this May Bank Holiday weekend, offering a delightful...
May 2


£350,000 scheme for cliff netting works commences on A2 Coast Road
The Black Arch, Antrim Coast Road, Larne. (Image: Traveller Northern Ireland) Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a...
Apr 28


Antrim Coast to host thrilling 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships
The 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships are poised to bring a surge of excitement to the picturesque Antrim Coast this summer,...
Apr 22


Free compost initiative launched in Mid and East Antrim to mark International Compost Awareness Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, announces free compost alongside a member of the Waste Recycling team....
Apr 16


Vintage car lovers rev up for ‘Drive it Day’ at Glenarm Castle to support Childline!
Ken Smyth, UVOCC, Susan Smith, NSPCC NI and Billy Maxwell, UVOCC. Image: David Maxwell. Members of the Ulster Vauxhall Opel Classic...
Apr 1
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