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Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...
Sep 10, 2024


Browns Bay toilet plan in pipeline after seven-year wait
A business case for a replacement toilet block at a popular beach outside Larne was approved behind closed doors at last month’s meeting...
Sep 10, 2024


Emergency Services Day marked in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE with guests at the 999 Emergency Services Day event in Ballymena. Included are...
Sep 9, 2024


Green light for proposed new distribution centre on site of former Courtaulds factory in Co Antrim
A proposed new distribution centre on the site of the former Courtaulds factory in Carrickfergus was approved at a meeting of Mid and...
Sep 5, 2024


Merchant Navy Day marked in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE raising the flag for Merchant Navy Day Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has marked national Merchant...
Sep 3, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Farm watch Scheme hosts sign-up event at Ballymena Livestock Market
Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event...
Aug 22, 2024


Gaston welcomes start to drainage works at Ballee Cemetery
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the beginning of drainage works by council at Ballee Cemetery in Ballymena. Families who...
Aug 22, 2024


Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida
Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...
Aug 21, 2024


Carnlough’s sporting facilities refurbishment complete!
Eamon McMullan MEABC, Catherine Black MEABC, Patricia McConnell - Carnlough Community Association, Anthea Owens DAERA, Ald Gerardine...
Aug 20, 2024


Almost 30 new homes planned for Larne
Aerial views of Wyncairn area with new housing development site layout layered. Twenty-eight new homes are being planned for the Wyncairn...
Aug 20, 2024


Carrickfergus prepares for siege as part of spectacular historical re-enactment!
One of the most colourful, historical re-enactment events of the year takes place on Bank Holiday Monday at Castle Green in...
Aug 18, 2024


Community service and ban on owning animals for man responsible animal neglect
Thomas Samways, aged 27, formerly of Gardenmore Place Larne, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 August 2024, after...
Aug 14, 2024


Co Antrim man sentenced for allowing his dog to suffer
Dillon McCombe aged 24, of Glynn Road Larne, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 August 2024, after previously...
Aug 14, 2024


Plans submitted for new social housing in County Antrim village
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a new social housing scheme outside Ballymena. Rural...
Aug 13, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council could see almost 200 employees leave in redundancy scheme
Councillors have been given an update on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s planned voluntary redundancy scheme which could see almost...
Aug 13, 2024


Sad news as gentle giant Baloo found dead after missing for a week in Ballymena
After missing for one week from his Ballymena home, much-loved Baloo, the seven-year-old Newfoundland was sadly discovered dead earlier...
Aug 8, 2024


MEA Council plan community garden, kerbside parklets and green walls to revitalise town centres
Kerbside parklet on Broughshane Street, Ballymena, and a Green wall at Agnew Street car park in Larne. Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Aug 7, 2024


MEA Council seeking powers to fine householders who block footpaths with their bins
Mid and East Antrim householders who block footpaths with their bins could be fined if the council is given new powers by Stormont. The...
Aug 6, 2024


MEA Council enters partnership in bid to enhance adult numeracy skills
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE with MEABC Skills & Entrepreneurship Manager Rhonda Lynn and Denise Mayo MEABC...
Aug 5, 2024


Great summer events for all ages this month in Ballymena!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have some great summer events coming up this month at Mid Antrim Museum at the Braid! From Tea...
Aug 4, 2024
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