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Football Banning Order and community service for teen following assault
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to 120 hours' community service for common assault and disorderly behaviour and was handed a...
Mar 2, 2023


Larne Town Park toilet still in pipeline
A new toilet block at Larne Town Park is still in the pipeline, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. The project was...
Mar 1, 2023


MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Dementia Hero Awards, which is hosted by Alzheimer’s...
Feb 28, 2023


Consultation considers extra charges for burying overweight but hears crane “not necessary”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to make families “fully aware” of the number of interments that can be accommodated...
Feb 28, 2023


Roads Service maintenance workers in Unite Union commence one week strike action
Road Workers demand productivity payment be integrated into payscales to remove potential mechanism for pay victimization. More than two...
Feb 27, 2023


Department for Infrastructure warns roads users ahead of staff taking industrial action
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has urged road users to be extra careful and to be prepared for potential delays in the event of...
Feb 26, 2023


Disruption expected on train lines with engineering works planned over next two weekends
Due to engineering works on the Derry ~ Londonderry and Larne train lines on Sunday 26th February and Sunday 5th March, bus substitutions...
Feb 24, 2023


Meeting hears of text service and other initiatives to help older people avoid scams in MEA
A text service is being used to raise awareness of scams to older people in Mid and East Antrim. The service is being made available by...
Feb 24, 2023


Popular MEA eatery to offer “unique country chic weddings” after council go-ahead
Billy Andy’s Restaurant and Bar outside Larne has been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council as a wedding venue. The...
Feb 23, 2023


Man set to appear in court charged with assault on two ambulance crew members
Police in Mid and East Antrim have charged a 43-year-old man with two counts of assault on an ambulance worker. The charges follow an...
Feb 21, 2023


Council agree change to charges as harbours and marina income up by almost 20% in MEA
Sailors visiting Carrickfergus Marina can continue to “buy a night, get a free night’s stay” in a bid to boost the local economy, Mid and...
Feb 21, 2023


NI Ambulance Service issues advice as staff set to start 24 hour strike action
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) staff in Northern Ireland will commence strike action beginning tomorrow, Tuesday 21 February...
Feb 20, 2023


£97k Levelling up funding secured to improve green spaces across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Council has been awarded £96,732 from the UK Government to deliver enhancements in five parks across the borough over...
Feb 20, 2023


MEA | Refurbishment works commence at play park in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that work has begun on the refurbishment of Ferris Park Play Park in Larne....
Feb 19, 2023


Exhibition, bus tour, roadshow and more as Mid & East Antrim marks Democracy Week 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have a number of initiatives planned to mark Democracy Week 2023. Celebrating democratic heritage and...
Feb 18, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council celebrates NI Apprenticeship Week!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has celebrated Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week with a week-long programme of interactive and...
Feb 17, 2023


Lidl NI introduces big bargain Waste Not Fruit and Veg boxes
Lidl Northern Ireland has introduced the great value Waste Not Fruit and Veg boxes to local stores across the province, and with food...
Feb 16, 2023


MEA Council facing challenging decisions as rates set for 2023/24
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a rise in domestic and non-domestic rates at a special meeting on Monday evening. Households...
Feb 16, 2023


Plans rejected for glamping pods in Ballygally
A planning application for four glamping pods on a farm outside Larne has been refused. The application was turned down by Mid and East...
Feb 12, 2023


Major work to enhance NI’s Rail Infrastructure continues this weekend into next week
Essential engineering works are being carried out on the Derry~Londonderry line from tomorrow, Saturday 11th until Sunday 19th February...
Feb 10, 2023
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