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Police appeal for witnesses following collision in Co Antrim
The scene of the accident on Wednesday from an image widely shared on social media. Police are appealing for information and witnesses...
Nov 2, 2023


One quarter of residents have 'limiting health condition' in Mid & East Antrim
One quarter of Mid and East Antrim’s 138,994 residents live with a long-term “limiting” health condition or disability, a report to...
Oct 29, 2023


MEA Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, launching the scheme. Give pre-loved toys a new home this festive season! From...
Oct 27, 2023


Man sadly dies following collision in Co Antrim
A man has sadly died in hospital from injuries sustained in a road traffic collision on the A8 dual carriageway in Larne on Saturday 21st...
Oct 26, 2023


Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023


Remember - changes to bin collections across MEA are on the way!
Deputy Chair of the Environment and Economy Committee Cllr Bobby Hadden; Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer; Mayor of Mid...
Oct 23, 2023


Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park
Mayor Ald Geraldine Mulvenna, pictured with Cllr Maeve Donnelly (Mae Murray Foundation), with Council Officers Tara McAleese (Principal...
Oct 23, 2023


Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023


Man in critical condition following collision between car and tractor in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the A8, outside Larne, on Saturday, 21st...
Oct 22, 2023


Police advise of A8 road closure after serious RTC
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A8 on Saturday afternoon, 21st October. Police...
Oct 21, 2023


ATO carry out controlled explosion on grenade discovered in Co Antrim
Police have confirmed that a controlled explosion was carried out on a historic WW2-type grenade that was discovered today in Larne....
Oct 17, 2023


County Antrim windfarm opens supplying renewable energy to Amazon
Wind turbines at the Ballykeel wind farm in the Antrim Hills, overlooking the Irish Sea Ørsted, the Danish-headquartered energy company,...
Oct 14, 2023


Public consultation to take place amid concerns over closure of Carnfunnock for works
A public consultation will take place to discuss plans for a £6.2m renovation of Carnfunnock Country Park, outside Larne, a meeting at...
Oct 12, 2023


Lidl Northern Ireland ploughs record £300,000 into local agri-food sector in MEA
Lidl Northern Ireland has ploughed a record £300,000 into the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agri-food sector in the last financial...
Oct 11, 2023


MEA Council look set to close more public toilets in borough after meeting behind closed doors
Larne looks set to lose a public toilet block in the town centre after a review of public conveniences. Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Oct 10, 2023


Changes to bin collections are on the way across Mid & East Antrim
Deputy Chair of the Environment and Economy Committee Cllr Bobby Hadden; Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer; Mayor of Mid...
Oct 10, 2023


Frighteningly good family fun across Mid and East Antrim this Halloween
Extra special spooky goings-on are taking place throughout Mid and East Antrim this Halloween! There will be plenty of tricks and treats...
Oct 6, 2023


Mayor’s charity concert will be music to your ears!
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim is hosting a musical extravaganza filled with wonderful sounds and sensational symphonies on Saturday 21...
Oct 5, 2023


RNLI Larne volunteers rescue swimmer off County Antrim coast
The Larne RNLI volunteer team came to the aid of a swimmer who got into difficulty half a mile from Portmuck Harbour this afternoon...
Oct 4, 2023


£485K investment announced for town centres across Mid & East Antrim
The Department for Communities has announced an investment of £485,000 in a range of revitalisation projects for Carrickfergus, Ballymena...
Oct 3, 2023
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