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Extra patrols in Portglenone as police tackle anti-social motoring
Police in Mid and East Antrim have confirmed that additional patrols were deployed on Sunday evening, 12 October, following reports of anti-social driving in the village. In a statement shared over the weekend, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the move was prompted by ongoing concerns about dangerous and inconsiderate driving behaviour in the area. Officers from the local policing team referenced an “excellent post” originally shared by colleagues in PSNI N
7 days ago


Bracknamuckley Forest to benefit from new parking and access improvements
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for additional parking spaces at Bracknamuckley Forest in...
Oct 6


Northern Ireland farmer convicted of multiple water pollution offences affecting Clady River
The Clady River, Portglenone In a stark reminder of the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices, a farmer from County Down...
Aug 27


Alderman Stewart McDonald welcomes completion of much-needed road upgrade in Portglenone
Alderman Stewart McDonald of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) has welcomed the completion of essential resurfacing works on the...
Aug 23


Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
Date : Saturday, 12th July Areas Affected : Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2) Motorists are being...
Jul 11


Co Antrim girls shine in celebrations at CAFRE equine graduation
The Erne Veterinary Group Cup was presented to Amy Murphy from Portglenone, Co Antrim (right) for best performance on the Work Placement...
Jul 8


End of an era as Portglenone Primary bids emotional farewell to Vice Principal Patricia Goldring
Mrs Patricia Goldring with husband Maurice (right), daughter Maria, and Mr Eugene Mullen, Principal of Portglenone Primary School St...
Jun 29


Portglenone’s Rachel Moore shines at CAFRE Loughry Campus Awards Day
Rachel Moore from Portglenone was presented with the Dairy UK prize for attaining highest marks in dairy related subjects. Rachel...
Jun 28


NII Clean Ltd fined after worker’s fall from roof in Portglenone
Ballymena Magistrates’ Court A cleaning company has been fined £4,000 following a serious health and safety breach that left a worker...
Jun 25


Police investigate car theft in Portglenone
Stolen: The blue Audi A1 Police have launched an investigation following the reported theft of a vehicle in Portglenone early on Friday...
Jun 20


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7


Deputy Mayor praises Carson Project for Bannside play park clean-up efforts
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Tyler Hoey , has publicly...
Jun 4


Vandalism at Portglenone football pitch prompts community and council response
Inset: TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald A popular community football pitch in Portglenone has been left in disarray following an act of...
May 26


Green light for twenty new homes in Portglenone
Housing design for some of the new homes in Portglenone Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new...
May 8


Community Rescue Service launches recruitment drive across Central District
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) Central District has opened its latest recruitment drive, calling on members of the public to join its...
Apr 30


Brave Clady mum shares story of devastating heart failure diagnosis just days after giving birth
Claire with husband Liam and daughter Aoibhe. For most new mums, life after having a baby brings big changes and new challenges but for...
Dec 2, 2024


Appeal for information after sum of cash stolen during burglary in Portglenone
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Portglenone on Tuesday 12th November. Detective Sergeant...
Nov 15, 2024


Neurovalens CEO Dr. Jason McKeown named Visiting Professor at Ulster University
Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens, has been awarded the honorary title of Visiting Professor...
Oct 11, 2024
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