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First man jailed over Ballymena riot as police warn more arrests will follow
Ballymena Magistrates’ Court A man has become the first person convicted in connection with June’s race-motivated public disorder in...
7 hours ago


“Every child deserves safety”: Councillor Barr leads MEA safeguarding push
Inset: Councillor Alan Barr Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unanimously supported a notice of motion brought by Ulster Unionist...
8 hours ago


Police investigating two racially-motivated attacks on homes in Mid and East Antrim
Police in Mid and East Antrim have launched an investigation following two reports of criminal damage to homes in Larne, which are being...
9 hours ago


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,...
9 hours ago


Police issue urgent appeal over missing Glenarm man last seen in Ballymena
Police in Larne have issued an urgent appeal for information following the disappearance of William McCartney, a man in his 60s from the...
10 hours ago


CAFRE agriculture students gain hands-on insight on Scottish study tour supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students from Greenmount Campus enjoyed their study tour to Scotland which was generously supported by the...
24 hours ago


Paul Frew condemns Sinn Féin plan to cut early payment discount for NI ratepayers
Inset: DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has accused the Sinn Féin Finance Minister of “punishing” households who pay...
2 days ago


Tributes paid to Clough businessman Ian Hazlett after brave battle with rare condition
Ian and Tracy Hazlett pictured with the former mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, in May, at the opening of the...
2 days ago


SEA-ZE THE DAY: Free coastal wellbeing events return this August across Mid and East Antrim
Over 60 free activities to reconnect people with nature and promote mental wellbeing The Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds campaign is back...
2 days ago


Ballymena sweetens Great Taste 2025 with caramel sauce, chutney & biscuits
Some of Northern Ireland’s most talented food producers have been recognised on the international stage following the announcement of the...
2 days ago


Double champion tops Ballymena Export Sale at 6,500gns
Overall Champion (sold for 6,500gns) and Reserve Champion with show judge Oliver Watson and breeder Russell Millen. All photos: Agri...
3 days ago


“Exceptional individual” – Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA
Jon Burrows selected as new North Antrim MLA The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has confirmed that Jon Burrows has been appointed as the new...
3 days ago


Bus & rail facilities across NI compete in 2025 SPIRIT of Translink Awards
Bridgeen Torrens, Duty Lead, Translink, Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, Chris Conway, Group Chief...
3 days ago


From grief to growth: Colin’s journey back to work through Prosper NI
Ballymena man Colin Falls In Northern Ireland, over one in four working-age adults are economically inactive — a sobering statistic that...
3 days ago


£420,000 resurfacing works gets underway on A43 Glenravel Road in Cargan
A major road improvement scheme worth £420,000 is set to get underway in County Antrim, with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins...
4 days ago


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...
4 days ago


£670k fresh funding for Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne in town centre revamp
Minister Lyons is pictured with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced...
4 days ago


Larne RNLI rescues two after jet ski breaks down on Antrim coast
Two people were rescued on Saturday afternoon (26 July) by Larne RNLI after their jet ski broke down and began drifting towards rocks at...
4 days ago


Larne Border Control Post comes into operation as Jim Allister denounces ‘hard’ Irish Sea Border
Pictured: Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister KC MP; (background) Port of Larne, County Antrim Permanent customs...
4 days ago


Northern Trust seeks new Bereavement Comfort Call volunteers to support grieving families
Could you offer a listening ear to someone in grief? The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling on kind-hearted individuals to...
5 days ago
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