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Cash Access UK confirms Larne Banking Hub to open before last bank closes in town
A similar Cash Access UK banking hub in Newcastle, County Down. (Image: LDRS) A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East...
Aug 12, 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
Restoration plans aim to open up Magilligan’s WWII Gun Battery to visitors
The 6-inch coastal defence gun of 380th Battery, Royal Artillery, at Magilligan Point in Northern Ireland, 8 November 1940. Copyright:...
Jul 30, 2025
Fairy Tree, ancient graves and medieval ruins: why a Co Down home plan was rejected
A medieval church in County Down which could hold undiscovered artefacts has caused the refusal of a farmland development. Newry, Mourne...
Jul 26, 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
‘Tone deaf’ care home plan for Stormont Hotel faces opposition from local residents
A planning application to transform the Stormont Hotel in East Belfast into a care home has been described as “tone deaf” and “the...
Jul 8, 2025
Plans lodged for dozens of new homes in Toomebridge amid rising demand
One of the house designs proposed for a new development south of Loughview Drive, Toomebridge Almost 60 new homes are being planned in...
Jul 7, 2025
Plans reveal new 2.4km nature trail greenway along River Maine, linking Cullybackey to Galgorm
A graphic showing one of the new bridges in situ between Cullybackey and Galgorm. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and...
Jul 5, 2025
Planning application seeks demolition and apartment build in Ballymena
The current site entrance on Springwell Street, Ballymena. A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jun 20, 2025
Plans lodged for new 12-lane bowling alley and amusement centre in Ballymena
Ballymena could soon welcome a major new family entertainment destination, as plans have been submitted to transform the town’s existing...
Jun 19, 2025
New social housing and retail units proposed in Castle Mall redevelopment plan
Computer generated design Image for of the proposed new social housing development in Antrim town centre. A planning application is being...
Jun 17, 2025
From Antrim to Ballymena: IFA explains decision behind location shift for National Training Centre
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has responded to a demand by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to “explain itself” after a...
Jun 12, 2025
IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6, 2025
St Killian’s College secures approval for new sixth form centre in Carnlough
Design drawing of the proposed new suxth form centre at St Killian’s College in Carnlough, County Antrim Planning permission has been...
Jun 4, 2025
End of an Era: Ballycastle’s historic Antrim Arms Hotel deemed unsafe and facing demolition
The former Antrim Arms Hotel - a listed building in Ballycastle, County Antrim The owners of Ballycastle’s former Antrim Arms Hotel say...
May 31, 2025
PAC overturns council’s refusal for Ballyclare retail scheme at former Royal British Legion
Design image for the proposed new retail units in Ballyclare, County Antrim. The Planning Appeals Commission has upheld an appeal against...
May 24, 2025
MEA Council approves village link path to boost local walkways and heritage access
The River Maine that runs between Galgorm and Gracehill, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
May 16, 2025
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