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Bonfire management stays on the ‘back-burner’ in Mid and East Antrim
Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne. (Image: John Fitz Photography) Bonfire management was not on the agenda at this month’s meeting of Mid and...
Jun 18, 2023


Staff shortages leading to complaints on graveyard maintenance in MEA
Cemetery staff have been “prioritising burials” over grass cutting and overflowing bins, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has said,...
Jun 16, 2023


Spectacular day out guaranteed this weekend as Armed Forces Day 2023 zooms into town!
RAF P8 Poseidon All eyes will be on the sky this Saturday for a rare appearance by the spectacular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight...
Jun 14, 2023


Champions’ Square unanimously approved after “historic success” of Larne FC
Image: Bill Guiller A motion for a ‘Champions’ Square’ in Larne town centre was unanimously approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim...
Jun 13, 2023


Connection Matters | Mid and East Antrim welcomes another ‘Chatty Bench’
(L-R) Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Michael Clarke (Chairperson of Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group) and...
Jun 12, 2023


Allowances set for the year ahead for councillors in Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been discussing their payments for the year ahead. An annual basic allowance of £16,394 plus travel...
Jun 10, 2023


Emergency services respond after lorry overturns in Co Antrim
Image: Bill Guiller Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision which occurred early this morning in Larne, County...
Jun 6, 2023


Co Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive Beach Guide!
Member enjoying launch event at Portrush East Strand A County Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive...
Jun 4, 2023


Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim
Amanda Cotter (District Electoral Area Officer) with members from Ballymena faith groups who attended a Dementia Awareness training...
Jun 4, 2023


MEA Council secure £300k to drive forward commitment to net zero across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that they have been awarded funding of up to £300,000 by Innovate UK KTN....
Jun 2, 2023


Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth goes on display in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council joined with the rest of the nation in mourning the passion of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on...
May 31, 2023


Police in MEA looking for help to identify man
Police in Mid and East Antrim have appealed on social media asking the public for help to identify a man (pictured in the photo above)....
May 28, 2023


Enterprising Women champions female entrepreneurs across Mid & East Antrim
Pictured (L-R) are Ursula O’Loughlin, Head of Economic Development at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Kelli McRoberts, Manager at...
May 27, 2023


Mayor’s praise for local schoolboy who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with with award-winning schoolboy, Lewis Rennie. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
May 25, 2023


MEA Council urge public to PAWS for thought after pups were seized at Port of Larne
A multi-agency PAWS for Thought Operation between Council’s Animal Welfare Officers, DAERA Portal Staff and PSNI at the Port of Larne...
May 25, 2023


Residents and businesses advised of changes to car parking charges in Mid and East Antrim
Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are being advised of changes to car parking charges in the Borough – the first...
May 23, 2023


Gun Salute at upcoming Armed Forces Day to mark The King’s Birthday
Launching the event recently was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams with military personnel. Preparations for Armed...
May 22, 2023


UK Gov invests £600K in grassroots sports through IFA across Northern Ireland
More people in Northern Ireland will have the opportunity to get involved in sport with the UK Government investment of £600,000 in...
May 20, 2023


Toe-tapping fun this weekend as Friends of Goodwill Festival returns!
The countdown is on to the Friends Goodwill Music Festival which returns to Larne on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023 with acts such as...
May 18, 2023


Police investigate petrol bomb attack on van in Mid and East Antrim
Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack on a van in Larne in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 16 May....
May 16, 2023
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