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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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


Road Policing Interceptors “offering a special 2 for 1 on vehicle seizures” in Rasharkin
Two cars seized by police teams in Rasharkin, County Antrim. Road Policing Interceptors (Sprucefield) say they were “offering a special 2...
Oct 10, 2024


Topframe expands with £2m investment in new Castledawson factory
Pictured at Topframe Engineering's premises in Castledawson are (l-r) Brendan McGuigan, Director of Advanced Manufacturing...
Oct 9, 2024


New play facilities open after £415K investment in Portglenone
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, MEA Elected Members, Council Officers, members of PEG and the local community, DfC...
Jul 22, 2024


Search underway in Portglenone area in connection with New IRA
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating the activities of the New IRA, are...
Jun 7, 2024


Mixed reaction from councillors as DfI to legislate for restrictions outside schools in MEA
Mid and East Antrim council has been informed by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) of its intention to legislate for restrictions...
May 26, 2024


O’Dowd announces £530,000 road improvement scheme in Portglenone & Bellaghy
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that two carriageway resurfacing schemes totalling £530,000 on the A54 Ballymacombs...
May 17, 2024


Service of Thanksgiving to take place for man who sadly died following house fire in Portglenone
Mr Neil Reid Tributes have been paid following the death of a local man, who tragically died following a fire at his home during the...
May 15, 2024


Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Portglenone
Detectives have charged a 58-year-old man to court following a report of a stabbing in Portglenone yesterday, Friday 26th April. He has...
Apr 27, 2024


Man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing in Portglenone
Detectives have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a report of a stabbing in Portglenone yesterday, Friday 26th...
Apr 27, 2024


Get ready for a blooming marvellous time at the Portglenone Forest Bluebell Festival!
Get ready for a spectacular display of wildflowers as the annual Bluebell Festival returns to Portglenone Forest on Saturday, April 27th...
Apr 23, 2024


Portglenone next stop for Dormans Hospitality Group
READY TO GO…Pictured during final preparations for the opening of the refurbished Fiddlers Rest in Portglenone are (L-R): Aaron Laverty...
Apr 5, 2024


Rescue operation launched after young person washed downstream in Portglenone
A rescue operation was launched on Thursday afternoon, 7th March, after it was reported a young person had entered the River Bann at...
Mar 7, 2024
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