The much-anticipated new play park at Castlemara, Carrickfergus, is now open for fun! The new play park was developed following a community consultation process which helped shaped this fantastic provision for children of all abilities. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...

One of the most colourful, historical re-enactment events of the year takes place on Bank Holiday Monday at Castle Green in Carrickfergus. The annual re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege marks an important milestone in the history of both the Castle and the town of...

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to launch an inspiring programme that will allow groups and individuals to explore the benefits and opportunities of trading as a social enterprise. Explore Social will take place both online and in established social...

A new outdoor shower at Fisherman’s Quay in Carrrickfergus is being lapped up by open-water swimmers. The shower was installed recently following requests from an ever-growing group of locals who have taken the plunge and got involved in sea swimming off the world...

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has pledged to do all it can to help support those worst affected by the current cost of living crisis. At this week’s meeting of Full Council, Elected Members unanimously backed a motion calling for urgent action to be taken to...

TT ace Peter Hickman's team says technical staff were involved in a car crash involving a vehicle he'd been given to come to this year's festival in. The car, which had been given to the team by a sponsor, was at the centre of a police appeal in Northern Ireland after...

Alliance MLA Patricia O’Lynn has condemned a paramilitary-style shooting of a teenager in Bushmills, and said there is no place for guns on our streets. The incident happened around 11:10pm in the Woodvale Park area of Bushmills last night (Wednesday 11th May). The 19...

The GAA in Ulster have been doing lots of great work in the area of health & wellbeing, with clubs, counties and Ulster GAA itself partnering with many valued charities and agencies to help promote health and safety. One such partnership is the link between the...

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has appealed to residents to help shape the future of one of the area’s top attractions. Carnfunnock Country Park opened in July 1990 and has remained essentially unchanged since then. Recognising the need to futureproof the park...

A new whiskey tasting experience has been launched in Co. Antrim. In collaboration with the Old Bushmills Distillery, the Londonderry Arms Hotel is set to deliver an immersive experience that will allow revellers to sip and savour a specially created whiskey flight...