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Hallowena in Ballymena, and more: Mid & East Antrim’s spooktacular Halloween events for 2025
As the nights draw in and pumpkins begin to glow, Mid & East Antrim is gearing up for a thrilling Halloween season in 2025. From the...
Oct 1, 2025


Mid and East Antrim councillors say barracks land ‘should not be held’ for council office use
The St Patrick’s Barracks Regeneration Site, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to write to a Stormont department...
Sep 27, 2025


Farmers’ cancer awareness drive gains MEA Council support as DAERA policies spark criticism
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to write to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA urging him to “reflect on his actions around...
Sep 27, 2025


Alliance motion on tree protection wins support of Mid and East Antrim Council
Views of the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has backed a motion to strengthen the protection of trees...
Sep 25, 2025


Healthy Heroes initiative launched to tackle poor diets among primary school children
(L-R) Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick, and Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford, launching the Healthy...
Sep 24, 2025


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22, 2025


From shampoo bottles to foil: MEA Council highlights overlooked items this Recycle Week
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is encouraging Borough residents to play their part in recycling Mid and East...
Sep 18, 2025


Cleaner, safer, greener: Mid & East Antrim Council upgrades RCV fleet in major investment
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Shaun Morley, Interim Operations Director, with some the new...
Sep 16, 2025


Ballymena youth darts players earn team NI call-up for World Championship
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford is pictured with the four Ballymena youth darts players - (not in order) Thomas...
Sep 15, 2025


Turn your idea into a business with Enterprise Pathways – applications open now!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with David McFaul, Dream Out Loud Entertainment NI, and Sean...
Sep 15, 2025


Larne Renovation Regeneration opposes Council plan, saying re-wilding will make Larne park ‘messy’
Larne Town Park Larne Renovation Generation has voiced opposition to the “re-wilding” of the town’s main park. In a statement on social...
Sep 14, 2025


Insight Youth: New Mid and East Antrim programme to empower young people into employment
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, is pictured with Noel Mullholland, Michelin Development Ltd; Adele McIvor,...
Sep 14, 2025


Missed black bin collections lead Council complaint list in Mid and East Antrim
The highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the first three months of the financial year were related...
Sep 13, 2025


MEA councillors split on whether young street traders face exploitation or gain essential experience
Mid and East Antrim councillors have deferred a decision on a revised street trading policy following debate at the borough council’s...
Sep 12, 2025


Mid and East Antrim councillors block public access to Greenisland’s Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson who previously expressed his support for public access to Jointure Bay in Greenisland - an area...
Sep 11, 2025


The Gobbins set for repairs as Mid & East Antrim Council approves rockfall safety measures
The Gobbins, Islandmagee Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved a planning application for cliff...
Sep 9, 2025


Public asks Mid & East Antrim Council where Larne’s asset sale money is being spent
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has faced questions over how money raised from asset sales in Larne is being spent locally. The issue...
Sep 9, 2025


New Tourist Information Hub opens in Ballymena’s vibrant Midtown Makers Gift Shop
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford visits Ballymena's new tourist information hub located at Midtown Makers Gift...
Sep 5, 2025


Ballymena’s economic win: Planning first step approved for JAQ Group’s new £11M factory
CGI of JAQ Group’s proposed new £11 million fragrance manufacturing facility on Moorfields Road, Ballymena. In a transformative...
Sep 5, 2025


Irish Guards mark 125th anniversary with spectacular parade in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus was filled with colour, music and tradition yesterday as the world-famous Irish Guards marked their 125th anniversary with...
Sep 4, 2025
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