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MEA Mayor’s Christmas card competition winner announced!
The winning design on the front of the Mayor's Christmas card A student from Ballycarry Primary School has created the Mayor's Christmas...
Dec 15, 2023


Booking system being considered to deal with “user tourism” at recycling centres in MEA
Mid and East Antrim’s household recycling centres could be restricted to use by local residents, it was suggested at a meeting of the...
Dec 15, 2023


New £430,000 play facilities planned for Portglenone
Work is due to commence soon on the construction of a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) in Portglenone. The MUGA will be located adjacent...
Dec 15, 2023


One of Mid & East Antrim’s key tourist attractions makes over half a million pounds
Revenue from one of Mid and East Antrim’s key tourist attractions amounted to £544,000 during the last financial year, councillors have...
Dec 11, 2023


‘Community dig’ in Carrickfergus could unearth potential remains of an early medieval settlement
A “community dig” planned for Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus to unearth potential remains of an early medieval settlement was approved...
Dec 10, 2023


Council initiative continues to provide support for pet owners across Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Pet Food Bank continues to receive donations from local businesses and organisations who lend a helping hand to make...
Dec 9, 2023


Full pothole repairs being delayed or DfI budget would be blown by July
The divisional manager of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Northern Division has spoken of his “frustration” over budget...
Dec 7, 2023


Cracking Christmas events in Mid & East Antrim this December!
With just a few weeks to go before Santa arrives, it’s time to get into the festive mood and have some fun-filled days out at the...
Dec 5, 2023


Green light for new £5.5M Lidl supermarket and drive-through cafe in Mid & East Antrim
A new £5.5m supermarket and drive-through cafe approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee is expected to create...
Dec 3, 2023


Tree-mendous effort by all to mark the beginning of National Tree Week!
Volunteers from Larne Area Support Group, pupils from Roddensvale School with teacher and Cllr Donnelly, Gary Bissett, Inver Garden...
Dec 1, 2023


Mayor leads tributes to number of borough’s residents who have died
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim led tributes to former residents who died...
Dec 1, 2023


Council appeals for information following dog attack on schoolboy in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is appealing for information following a reported dog attack on a teenage boy as he walked home from...
Dec 1, 2023


Barr highlights need for D-Day to be commemorated in Mid & East Antrim
Councillor Alan Barr Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has highlighted the need for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings...
Nov 28, 2023


‘An afternoon at Bonnybefore’ celebrates Ulster Scots tradition
Ami Ogilby and Lisa Dawson are joined by Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna at the event at Bonnybefore. Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Nov 28, 2023


Dame Mary Peters to present special gift to Gibraltar from Mid & East Antrim
Dame Mary Peters, patron of the Gibraltar Institute of Sports (middle), recently met with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Nov 27, 2023


Calls for play park to be saved and named after Larne schoolgirl who died in tragic collision
Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough The mother of Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who died in a tragic road traffic accident in...
Nov 23, 2023


Multi-agency approach urges everyone to watch their speed during Road Safety Week 2023
(L-R) NIFRS Watch Commander Stuart Worthington, Station Commander Rick Allen NIFRS, PCSP Chair Councillor Angela Smyth, PSNI District...
Nov 22, 2023


Fresh application for former site of Drumnagreagh Hotel on the Antrim Coast
Site plan for proposed accommodation. A fresh application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for new tourist...
Nov 21, 2023


Treehouse holiday accommodation proposal for Broughshane
Computer generated images showing the proposed treehouse designs for the application. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and...
Nov 20, 2023


What’s your flavour? School Ice Cream Competition winners announced!
Gabriel Hirst from Millquarter Primary School with Christine Barnhill Economic Development Officer, Principal of Millquarter Primary...
Nov 19, 2023
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