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Coronation to be broadcast on big screens in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be broadcast on big screens in Ballymena, Larne and...
Mar 22, 2023


Plaque erected in memory of so-called ‘Witches of Islandmagee’
A plaque commemorating nine people convicted of witchcraft more than 300 years ago has been unveiled in Mid and East Antrim. The...
Mar 21, 2023


MEA cemetery rules reviewed after wreath removal request
A public consultation over cemetery rules has been launched as part of a review in Mid and East Antrim Borough. Councillors have been...
Mar 20, 2023


Mid and East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at borough awards!
The best in local sport was celebrated on Thursday night past (16 March) at the annual Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Sports Awards....
Mar 20, 2023


MEA Council aims to cut emissions by one third by 2030 with plan for low carbon vehicles
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council aims to reduce its emissions by almost one third by 2030, according to its Climate and...
Mar 19, 2023


Big screens to go up across the country to show Coronation
A number of locations across the UK will host big screens to show the Coronation, the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced this week....
Mar 18, 2023


£500 Coronation grants now available from Council for local events across MEA
Community groups across Mid and East Antrim can now apply for up to £500 towards local events to celebrate the Coronation. A special...
Mar 18, 2023


New skate park plans for Carnfunnock!
A site has been earmarked at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne for a skate park. A report to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Mar 16, 2023


Crackdown on litter louts urged after 133 bags of rubbish collected from two roads in MEA
A crackdown on litter louts has been urged after the removal of 133 bags of rubbish from two main roads in Larne. In a letter to the...
Mar 16, 2023


Mayor meets inspirational leisure centre staff who saved customer‘s life
The quick thinking leisure centre staff in Ballymena helped save the life of customer after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Mar 15, 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


Tomb fronting turbine plan approved by MEA planners
A planning application for a domestic wind turbine within Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was approved at a...
Mar 11, 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


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


Waveney playing fields need urgent investment – McGuigan
Sinn Féin’s Philip McGuigan has written to Mid and East Antrim council requesting urgent investment to upgrade the Waveney playing fields...
Mar 8, 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


MEA Council dog pound sale agreed
The sale of the former dog pound in Carrickfergus which was on the market at £100,000 has been agreed, Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Mar 8, 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


Join hundreds of trekkers at Slemish this St Patrick’s Day!
Slemish Mountain will welcome hundreds of visitors this St Patrick’s Day as the popular celebrations return to the area for the annual...
Mar 4, 2023


Mayor meets inspirational fundraising teen Maggie McMillan
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed inspirational fundraising volunteer, Maggie McMillan, to his...
Mar 3, 2023
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