You can now put forward your local top sporting heroes and rising stars as nominations open for the 2022 Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards. You can submit your entries online here until noon on 24 January 2022. Last year’s awards were cancelled due to Covid-19 so this...
RAPID Drugs disposal bin launched in Larne
The third RAPID (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) bin in Mid and East Antrim has been launched in the Asda store in Larne. Two other RAPID bins are located in Ballymena Health Centre on the Cushendall Road and Tesco on the Larne Road, Ballymena. The...
Eye-catching step change creates talking point in Larne
A newly completed piece of public art in Larne is fast becoming a talking – and walking – point, thanks to a colourful collaboration involving Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, the local Traders’ Forum and Larne Renovation Regeneration (LRG). Whitehead artist,...
Contractors appointed to get Mid and East Antrim’s marinas ship-shape
Contractors are ready to start work on dredging four key coastal sites across Mid and East Antrim. The joint venture will see Charles Brand and Foyle & Marine Dredging sift around 30,000m3 – enough to fill 12 Olympic swimming pools - of silt, sand and sediment...
Create your own stitch in time with Carrickfergus community heirloom
Members of the public are being welcomed take part in a project with Carrickfergus Museum to create a commemorative quilt. The finished piece will mark the role Carrickfergus Gaol played in lives of people in County Antrim in the 19th Century. Working with textile...
Family behind renowned Jane’s Kitchen embarks upon new venture with Magheramorne Estate
With more than 30 years of experience as a leading caterer on the island of Ireland, the family behind Jane’s Kitchen is using their expertise for a new venture, Magheramorne Estate, creating 30 new jobs in the local area. Situated just 30 minutes from Belfast, on the...
Mayor proud to support retailers with #ShopSafe message
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Peter Johnston, has welcomed the recent news of dates indicating the easing of some restrictions in our town centres. The message from the Mayor is that safety is still paramount for shoppers and retailers alike, with Mid...
Free sunflower seeds to get Borough blooming
Council staff have been busy delivering free sunflower seed packs to schools across the Borough so pupils can get sowing and growing for entry into the popular Mid and East Antrim In Bloom Tallest Sunflower Competition later this year. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim...
Globally renowned walking trail in Mid & East Antrim to get £60k boost
£60k has been secured to carry out improvements along with parts of the International Appalachian Trail in Mid and East Antrim. It’s part of a cross border cooperation project within the Rural Development Programme to enhance around 23miles of the world-famous walking...
‘Jaunting Car’ sculpture installed in Larne
A new art installation depicting a life size jaunting car has been installed in Larne. The artwork was commissioned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the Department for Communities. Sculptor Kevin Killen created the artwork, after consultation with...