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Plans coming together for Armed Forces Day 2023 in Mid & East Antrim
Plans are coming together as Mid and East Antrim prepares to mark the hugely popular Armed Forces Day in the borough. Every year the...
Mar 13, 2023


Prices and opening hours change at MEA leisure centres as council balances books
Councillors in Mid and East Antrim have agreed cost-saving changes at leisure centres across the borough, located in Ballymena, Larne and...
Mar 12, 2023


MISSING | Police in Mid & East Antrim searching for two missing children
Police in Mid and East Antrim are concerned regarding the whereabouts of two young persons, believed to be in each others company. Kai...
Mar 10, 2023


Kilwaughter Quarry extension approved by planners
An extension to a quarry outside Larne which supports 200 jobs was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Mar 10, 2023


Police confirm man died following collision in Larne
Police can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in the Magheramorne area of Larne. Sergeant Smart said: "Police...
Mar 9, 2023


Dedicated NI community gardeners celebrated at Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards
Community and council gardeners from across Northern Ireland were presented with awards for the sought-after Translink Ulster in Bloom...
Mar 9, 2023


Amber Weather Warning issued for parts of Northern Ireland
The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for eastern parts of Northern Ireland saying periods of heavy snow are expected to...
Mar 9, 2023


Cigarette butt ballot bins installed in Mid & East Antrim
Environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is working in collaboration with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to provide...
Mar 9, 2023


Dementia friendly top tips for Causeway Coastal Route businesses
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council recently welcomed a host of tourism and hospitality businesses from along the beautiful Causeway...
Mar 8, 2023


Consumer Council welcomes firmus price cut but says bills may still change
firmus energy has announced today, 7 March 2023, a reduction of 18.84% to their regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business...
Mar 7, 2023


Spring COVID-19 booster to be offered to higher risk groups
A spring COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at higher risk of severe COVID-19, the Department of Health has announced....
Mar 7, 2023


MEA Council's packed Coronation programme 'fit for a King'!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is hosting a wide range of family friendly events and initiatives to celebrate the Coronation -...
Mar 7, 2023


The Gallaher Trust continues support of Women’s Aid Reconnect Project with £20k award
THE Gallaher Trust has announced additional funding for Women’s Aid ABCLN (Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey)...
Mar 7, 2023


Firmus Energy announces its second tariff reduction this year
Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, has today, for the second time this year, announced that it will be...
Mar 7, 2023


‘Be extra careful’ – DfI strike action to disrupt gritting services across network
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has urged road users to be extra careful on the roads this week as a period of cold weather...
Mar 6, 2023


Long-awaited toilet upgrade coming to Larne Town Parks
Larne Town Parks toilet facilities are set for an upgrade with works getting underway this week. The new 45 Square Metre facility will...
Mar 6, 2023


Met Office issue warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has this morning, Monday 6 March, issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland saying snow showers and icy patches...
Mar 6, 2023


Mid and East Antrim groups receive National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding to six community organisations in Mid and East Antrim area. The grants are part...
Mar 6, 2023


£420,000 resurfacing scheme set to get underway in Larne
A £420,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on B99 Rectory Road, will commence on Monday 6 March 2023. The works which will extend for a...
Mar 4, 2023


Council set to crackdown on dog fouling across borough
A two-year enforcement contract is to be awarded by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in a further crackdown on dog fouling, littering...
Mar 3, 2023
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