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Street art boost: Over 40 new murals planned across Mid and East Antrim with £85,000 investment
Street art on buildings in Ballymena town centre Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an £85,000 investment in a new Street...
5 days ago


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


Follow Coffee awarded prestigious Taste of Ulster Plaque for 2025
Follow Coffee, Greenvale Street, Ballymena Ballymena’s much-loved independent café, Follow Coffee, has been awarded the Taste of Ulster...
Aug 11


£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...
Jul 28


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


Ballymena Town Centre is set to sizzle with summer events for all ages
Local families and visitors are in for a treat this summer as Ballymena Town Centre gears up for a packed programme of free events across...
Jul 13


Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne high streets boosted by £350k investment
Minister Lyons is pictured with Nicola Keating, owner of Activefeet Podiatry Clinic in Carrickfergus and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
Jul 3


Second man arrested in Ballymena slurry incident as hate crime investigation continues
A second man has been arrested by police investigating the spreading of slurry on several roads in Ballymena during the early hours of...
Jun 29


19-year-old charged over Ballymena slurry incident ahead of Pride parade
The clean-up operation on Saturday morning on Greenvale Street in Ballymena town centre A 19-year-old man has been formally charged...
Jun 28


Pride celebrations come to Ballymena with road closures and police safety measures in place
Mid and East Antrim Pride is taking place in Ballymena town centre today, Saturday 28 June. To facilitate the event, a number of...
Jun 28


Slurry spread across Ballymena streets ahead of town’s first Pride Parade – PSNI make arrest
Greenvale Street, Ballymena. A 19-year-old man has been arrested after slurry was sprayed on streets in Ballymena in the early hours of...
Jun 28


Castle Mall in Antrim sees footfall surge after major investment and retailer commitments
Laura Keery, Frazer Kidd with Pamela Minford, Centre Manager at Castle Mall Castle Mall in Antrim Town has reported a significant rise in...
Jun 24


MEA Council plan Carrickfergus Christmas glow-up with £135K funding for new lights
Preparations for the Christmas season in Carrickfergus have commenced with an upgrade of civic lighting being planned. Mid and East...
Jun 24


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


Ballymena BID AGM celebrates business strength and outlines bold vision for the future
Lesley McCaughan, Melissa Shearer, Valerie McLernon, Carleen Smyth. A vibrant display of partnership, local pride and forward-looking...
Jun 14


Northern Ireland Executive approves new Dilapidation Bill to tackle derelict sites
A major step forward in tackling the problem of derelict buildings and neglected land has been confirmed, following Executive approval of...
Jun 6


SOLD | Tower Centre sold to UK retail giant
Tower Centre: Wellington Street, Ballymena In a significant move for the retail sector in Northern Ireland, Frasers Group, one of the...
May 29


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


DV8 to join Fairhill Shopping Centre’s expanding fashion line-up
Fairhill Shopping Centre has confirmed that renowned fashion retailer DV8 will open a brand-new store in Autumn 2025, further...
May 21


Northern Ireland Hospice celebrates return to Ballymena with new charity shop
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ballymena shop Northern...
May 19
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