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Mid and East Antrim Council approves new £182k skate park for Larne!
Young and old(er) enjoying the Skate Jam at the official opening of Ballymena's new Skate Park September 2022. A new £182k skate park was...
Aug 4, 2023


Applications now open for All Ireland Scholarship Scheme for students
The 2023 McManus All Ireland Scholarships Scheme is now open for students in Northern Ireland. Now in their 13th year in Northern Ireland...
Aug 3, 2023


Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023


Refurbished play park named after Co Antrim teen Hannah Morgan
A refurbished play park in Carrick’s Woodburn estate is to be named in memory of a teenager who sadly passed away last year. Hannah...
Jul 27, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council back £250k funding bid for new 3G pitch
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to support a £250k funding bid for a new 3G pitch at Wellington Rec Football Club in Larne....
Jul 25, 2023


Carrickfergus fire fighters set to run 10k road race in full kit for local boy Ollie
(L-R) Fire fighters from Carrickfergus Fire Station Gary Scott, Jeanna Robb, Cheryl Brownlee, Andy Doey are set to run the popular...
Jul 25, 2023


Portstewart ready for the week long Red Sails Festival!
This year’s Red Sails Festival has a packed programme of music, dancing, craft and kids events. Now in its 23rd year, the festival is...
Jul 18, 2023


Welcome boost for Ballymena United youth teams ahead of Foyle Cup
Pictured receiving the donation from Tesco Ballymena Community Champion Ronny McFall are coaches Paul Thompson, David Semple and Johnny...
Jul 17, 2023


Young Farmers get ready to travel to Austria for European Rally 2023
Back row (L-R) Rebecca Brunt (Trillick and District YFC), Cathy Reid (Castlecaulfield YFC), Seamus McCormick (Senior Agribusiness Manager...
Jul 15, 2023


MEA residents and visitors can experience a summer full of fun and adventure!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unveiled a vibrant line-up of free and low-cost activities for all ages to enjoy this summer....
Jul 10, 2023


NEW | Fitness Suite fun for Junior Members
Testing out the new Junior Fitness Sessions are Livvi Doyle (13) and Toby McCabe (13). If you are aged between 12-15 years old and would...
Jul 10, 2023


YouTube sensation MrBeast’s viral Feastables chocolate bars coming to Northern Ireland
SPAR NI has announced it will be selling Feastables, a range of viral chocolate bars from YouTube sensation MrBeast, in stores across...
Jul 9, 2023


Local pupils encouraged to ‘Go Safe’ on the railway network this summer
Pupils at Buick Memorial Primary School in Cullybackey pictured with (L-R) Mary McCrum, Translink; Mark Anderson, Translink; Rikki...
Jul 8, 2023


Wrightbus Ballymena helps educate next generation of engineers
Students from Cullybackey College pictured during a visit to Wrightbus in Ballymena. Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is...
Jul 5, 2023


Henry Brothers inspires next generation of construction leaders
Primary schools across Magherafelt have received a generous donation of ‘Molly in Construction’ books from local construction company,...
Jul 4, 2023


Celebrate summer with Shakespeare in Mid and East Antrim!
The award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre is set to visit Mid and East Antrim with two performances of Shakespeare’s much-loved Twelfth...
Jul 3, 2023


Translink Little Explorers is back for another Summer of fun across Northern Ireland
Greg McKernan, Bus Inspector at Translink’s Downpatrick bus station, welcomes brother and sister Reuben (aged 5) and Eva Forster (aged 8)...
Jun 26, 2023


Refurbished play park officially opens in Harryville
(L-R) Mayor Alderman G Mulvenna, Cllr Quigley, Alderman Beth Adger, Gavin Mcbride (DfC), Andrew McMullan, Lindsay Houston, Neil Scobbie,...
Jun 23, 2023


Families gather at the Braid Chapel for Family ‘Funanza’!
Half way between Ballymena and Carnlough, the Parish Church of the Braid is nestled beside the Braid River. It’s more regularly...
Jun 22, 2023


Belfast City Airport donates life-saving equipment in memory of young Maggie Black
Sheenagh Black, Maggie’s mother (left) was on hand to receive the honour in her daughter’s memory from Director of Corporate Services at...
Jun 22, 2023
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