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Open Day | Explore outdoor, active careers with CAFRE
Jacob Meekin (from Templepatrick) completing a practical assessment at Greenmount Campus, Antrim as part of his Level 2 qualification in...
Mar 1, 2025


National Lottery Open Week returns this spring with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK
This March, The National Lottery will once again be saying thank you to players for the £30million they raise for good causes every week...
Feb 28, 2025


Green to Grow: New Go Succeed initiative helps SMEs reduce carbon footprint in Mid and East Antrim
(L-R) Laura McCourt MEABC Business Client Manager; Martina Coleman and Archhanaa Sivakumar from Climate Essentials; Ursula O’Loughlin...
Feb 26, 2025


Action Cancer releases breast screening appointments to mark International Women’s Day
L-R Breast Friends Fundraiser Ann Brown and Anna Kayes from online car insurance company its4women are pictured with Action Cancer’s...
Feb 26, 2025


Belfast to the beaches: Aer Lingus Regional recommences summer service to Newquay
Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, has announced a seasonal service from Belfast City Airport to Cornwall...
Feb 25, 2025


Thousands more birds to be culled as DAERA announces third suspected case of Avian Flu
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has said biosecurity is the greatest weapon we have...
Feb 24, 2025


Further case of Avian Influenza under investigation with 16,000 birds set to be culled
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a further suspected case of notifiable Avian...
Feb 23, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council launches public right of way investigation in Broughshane
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council says it has begun an alleged public right of way investigation in Broughshane, between Loughloughan...
Feb 23, 2025


Local organisations urged to submit Expression of Interest for sports funding
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest applications from local sports clubs and organisations for their...
Feb 21, 2025


Lane closures planned as NI Water work set to commence in Ballymena
NI Water will commence work next week to install a new stormwater sewer on a section of Moat Road and Casement Street, Ballymena. The...
Feb 20, 2025


Yellow weather warning updated for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued an updated yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, extending the advisory by three hours, saying strong...
Feb 20, 2025


Farm Sustainability Transition Payment - how to find out more
The Farm Sustainability Transition Payment (FSTP), part of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme, will replace the current Basic Payment...
Feb 19, 2025


Announced: The 48th Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with DAERA, has announced the 48th annual Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival, set to...
Feb 19, 2025


Yellow weather warning issued for strong and gusty winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising that strong and gusty southerly winds may cause disruption to transport and...
Feb 19, 2025


‘Move to UC’ begins for Income Support recipients
The next stage of the ‘Move to Universal Credit (UC)’ has begun for those in receipt of Income Support. The ‘Move to UC’ involves moving...
Feb 17, 2025


MEA Councillor expenses comes under spotlight after 14% rates hike in two years
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were this month landed with a hike of 3.99% after councillors struck the rate for both residents and...
Feb 16, 2025


Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...
Feb 15, 2025


Protect yourself from online dating scams - NI Trading Standards urges after woman loses £80,000
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging those looking for love to be on their guard to online dating...
Feb 14, 2025


Planned road closure as essential pipelaying continues to support new development in Ballymena
Crebilly Road, Ballymena where pipelaying works is taking place for planned development at the former site of the Knockeen Lodge NI Water...
Feb 14, 2025


Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12, 2025
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