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Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...
Feb 9


ANB Council face possibility of having to impose unprecedented rates hike
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will hold a special meeting on Monday evening (10th February) to set domestic and non-domestic rates...
Feb 7


Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...
Feb 6


“Not considered to be a sport” - MEA Council refuse planning for seafront storage for local rowing club
An east Antrim rowing club that brought home two titles from All-Ireland competitions last year has had planning permission for seafront...
Feb 5


Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...
Feb 5


Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 13


Plans approved for main stand at Inver - a ‘crucial final element of the club's ongoing refurbishment’
CGI of replacement stand from pitch level An amended application for replacement of the main stand at Larne Football Club was approved at...
Jan 10


Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2025!
Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are now open – celebrating the borough’s outstanding sporting...
Jan 8


'Historic buildings can't just be allowed to collapse' - Council urged to take action on dereliction
Derelict building in Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to take action over dereliction in...
Dec 10, 2024


Enforcement officers issue two fixed penalties for dog fouling despite calls for more robust response
Just two fixed penalties were issued by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for dog fouling during a recent six-month period despite...
Dec 9, 2024


Man sentenced after pleading guilty to animal welfare and puppy breeding offences
Mr Nigel Hunter, Woodside Road, Ballymena, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on 29 November 2024, after previously pleading...
Dec 8, 2024


Pupils scoop prize with winning ice cream design!
Eli Truesdale from Braidside Integrated Primary School with Christine Barnhill from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Karl Wilson...
Dec 8, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents
Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...
Dec 6, 2024


MEA residents encouraged to donate to spectacle reuse scheme
( L-R) Martin Gribben (HRC Senior Site Attendant); Karen McCormick (Antrim Coast Lions Club), Denise Abram (President of the Antrim Coast...
Dec 6, 2024


Council agrees to accept more cash from asylum seeker dispersal funding
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to accept a further £15,000 asylum seeker dispersal funding from The Northern Ireland...
Dec 6, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council announces park closures across borough due to Storm Darragh
With an amber weather warning in place this weekend, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced a number of park closures. Storm...
Dec 6, 2024


New gazebo unveiled for community in Cullybackey!
(Front Row L-R) - Buick Primary School children, Mayor and Diamond Primary School children. (Back Row 2) - Georgina Peacock; Paul...
Dec 5, 2024


Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets
A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Dec 2, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...
Dec 1, 2024


Woman receives custodial sentence for allowing dog to suffer and starve to death in garden
Penny Gove aged 37, of Linn Road, Larne was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November, after previously pleading...
Nov 29, 2024
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