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Councillor warns of Ballymena bias in business funding across Mid and East Antrim
Alliance Councillor Aaron Skinner A local councillor has voiced serious concerns about what he describes as a “ massive imbalance” in...
Aug 7, 2025


Council backs local sports with over £400K investment
(L-R) Eamon McMullan, Regeneration Manager MEABC, Emma O’Reilly, St John’s Camogie Club, Carnlough, Philip Thompson, Director of...
Aug 7, 2025


Carrick Rangers receives planning approval for new main stand at Taylor’s Avenue
Planning permission has been granted for a replacement main stand at Carrick Rangers Football Club, located at Taylor’s Avenue,...
Aug 6, 2025


Over 300 new homes built in Mid and East Antrim, but housing growth slows
More than 300 new homes were built across Mid and East Antrim during the last financial year, according to the Housing Land Availability...
Aug 6, 2025


Ballymena retreat for disabled children gets planning approval
A CGI of the proposed Love Hope and Faith charity retreat for disabled children located at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena A proposed...
Aug 5, 2025


20-acre solar farm approved for Ballymena countryside
Aerial view of proposed solar farm in Ballymena Planning permission for a solar farm outside Ballymena has been approved by Mid and East...
Aug 5, 2025


Gobbins repair work approved as Council reaffirms long-term commitment to coastal gem
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has approved essential repair works at The Gobbins cliff path following significant rockfall damage...
Aug 5, 2025


Medical Admin Academy returns after successful pilot – limited places now open for September intake
Are you considering a career in general practice administration? A free training opportunity designed to support entry into the...
Aug 4, 2025


Mid & East Antrim to host first-ever Black Desert NI Legends Golf Tour at Galgorm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, joins Galgorm Golf Club’s Director of Golf, Ross Oliver as they tee up for this...
Aug 4, 2025


Larne Leisure Centre arson disrupts MEAqua plans and projected income growth
Larne Leisure Centre following an arson attack at the front entrance of the facility The financial impact of an arson attack on Larne...
Aug 3, 2025


Storm Floris named as Northern Ireland braces for disruptive weather
Storm Floris has officially been named by the Met Office, with forecasters warning of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive...
Aug 1, 2025


Larne Leisure Centre repairs underway as Summer Schemes continue at alternative venues
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council, Councillor Jackson Minford meets the management team at Larne Leisure Centre (l-r) David Taylor,...
Aug 1, 2025


Council launches new Performance Improvement Plan to enhance services, economy & community wellbeing
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts, launches the 2025-26 Performance Improvement Plan. Mid and...
Jul 28, 2025


Council chief threatens legal action amid explosive row over Sunday recycling centre access
Inset: Alliance Knockagh Councillor Aaron Skinner, and below, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Interim Chief Executive, Valerie Watts...
Jul 27, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council seeks Executive backing for recovery and reset plan after June disturbances
Inset: Interim Chief Executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to...
Jul 25, 2025


Council Chief rebukes councillor’s “offensive” outburst during discussion on community recovery
Inset: Valerie Watts, chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, and DUP Alderman Rueben Glover. A row erupted during a...
Jul 23, 2025


Cllr Alan Barr welcomes start of Knockan Road Car Park resurfacing in Broughshane
Resurfacing work has officially commenced at the Knockan Road car park in Broughshane, a move welcomed by Ulster Unionist Party...
Jul 22, 2025


Larne gap site to be revitalised as pop-up park in £171K community initiative
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Councillor Jackson Minford A long-vacant site in Larne town centre is set...
Jul 22, 2025


Schools dig into gardening with hands-on growing club initiative
Camphill Primary School pupils building pea structures to help growing stems Three local primary schools in the Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 18, 2025


Public land, private interests? Calls grow for Council to pause controversial Ballee sale
Legal and planning concerns surrounding the controversial sale of Ballee Playing Fields continue to escalate, as Raceview Karting owner...
Jul 16, 2025
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