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The National Lottery celebrates £1.6B milestone for good causes in NI with giant sand sculpture
Representatives from Mae Murray Foundation with service users at Portstewart Strand The National Lottery has marked the landmark...
1 day ago


Navigating the Menopause: FREE workshop for women in Mid & East Antrim
Women across Mid and East Antrim are being encouraged to take part in a free menopause awareness session in Larne Town Hall this...
2 days ago


Street art boost: Over 40 new murals planned across Mid and East Antrim with £85,000 investment
Street art on buildings in Ballymena town centre Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an £85,000 investment in a new Street...
5 days ago


Final chance for Mid and East Antrim entrepreneurs to make ‘Ultimate Pitch’ for £6,000 investment
Pictured, centre, Councillor Jackson Minford, Mayor, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, left, and Cathy Keenan, Programme Lead, Go...
7 days ago


Bus and train deals make exploring Mid and East Antrim easy this summer
Pictured encouraging everyone to enjoy great days out in Mid and East Antrim this summer are Translink’s Clive Watson and Mayor...
Aug 13


‘Activate Your Curiosity’ opens career pathways for Mid and East Antrim students
Cambridge House pupils photographed during their visit to Moore Concrete Students across Mid and East Antrim have been given a rare...
Aug 12


Cash Access UK confirms Larne Banking Hub to open before last bank closes in town
A similar Cash Access UK banking hub in Newcastle, County Down. (Image: LDRS) A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East...
Aug 12


DUP Alderman says Mid & East Antrim Council has “failed miserably” on street cleaning
Carrickfergus Castle DUP Alderman Billy Ashe MBE has criticised Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s street cleaning performance,...
Aug 9


Councillor warns of Ballymena bias in business funding across Mid and East Antrim
Alliance Councillor Aaron Skinner A local councillor has voiced serious concerns about what he describes as a “ massive imbalance” in...
Aug 7


Council backs local sports with over £400K investment
(L-R) Eamon McMullan, Regeneration Manager MEABC, Emma O’Reilly, St John’s Camogie Club, Carnlough, Philip Thompson, Director of...
Aug 7


Over 300 new homes built in Mid and East Antrim, but housing growth slows
More than 300 new homes were built across Mid and East Antrim during the last financial year, according to the Housing Land Availability...
Aug 6


Gobbins repair work approved as Council reaffirms long-term commitment to coastal gem
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has approved essential repair works at The Gobbins cliff path following significant rockfall damage...
Aug 5


Larne RNLI issues coastal warning as Storm Floris forecast to bring up to 85mph winds
As Storm Floris lashes parts of the UK with wind speeds reaching up to 85mph, Larne RNLI has issued a stark safety warning to the public,...
Aug 4


Larne Leisure Centre arson disrupts MEAqua plans and projected income growth
Larne Leisure Centre following an arson attack at the front entrance of the facility The financial impact of an arson attack on Larne...
Aug 3


Police investigating two racially-motivated attacks on homes in Mid and East Antrim
Police in Mid and East Antrim have launched an investigation following two reports of criminal damage to homes in Larne, which are being...
Aug 1


Larne Leisure Centre repairs underway as Summer Schemes continue at alternative venues
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council, Councillor Jackson Minford meets the management team at Larne Leisure Centre (l-r) David Taylor,...
Aug 1


Council launches new Performance Improvement Plan to enhance services, economy & community wellbeing
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts, launches the 2025-26 Performance Improvement Plan. Mid and...
Jul 28


£670k fresh funding for Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne in town centre revamp
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced...
Jul 28


Larne RNLI rescues two after jet ski breaks down on Antrim coast
Two people were rescued on Saturday afternoon (26 July) by Larne RNLI after their jet ski broke down and began drifting towards rocks at...
Jul 28


Larne Border Control Post comes into operation as Jim Allister denounces ‘hard’ Irish Sea Border
Pictured: Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister KC MP; (background) Port of Larne, County Antrim Permanent customs...
Jul 28
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