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...
MEA Council unanimously support for urgent efforts to combat soaring cost of living crisis
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...
Have your say on investment plans for Carnfunnock Country Park
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 Irish whiskey experience set to serve up coastal delights
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...
As it Happened | East Antrim Count – Northern Ireland Assembly Election
Welcome to Coast Radio Live coverage of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections count for East Antrim. - The count started at 8am this morning - The Count Centre for East Antrim is being held in the Ulster Univerity - Jordanstown campus - 5 seats are to be elected...
Investment in Mid and East Antrim’s creative storytelling experiences
The borough’s latest crop of storytellers is an “investment” in Mid and East Antrim’s cultural heritage landscape, according to an internationally acclaimed writer and storyteller. Twelve newly qualified storytellers from across the borough have now received NOCN...
Funding opportunity in Mid and East Antrim for vacant town centre commercial properties
The Town Centre Property revamp scheme is reopening for a limited period of time, with the opportunity to secure funding to assist capital development and repurposing works on vacant town centre commercial properties. Applications to the Town Centre Property...
Volunteers team up with Council to tackle litter louts
Members of the Eco Rangers NI, along with Live Here Love Here and Council officers, undertook a 10-week litter assessment of Larne area rural roads between January and March 2022. Main arterial travel routes which have minimal footfall, such as Shane’s Hill Road and...
Photographic Exhibition to shine a light on ‘Work and Play’ in Larne
A new exhibition of photography by two local photographers will shine a light on all that is good about Larne as a destination in which to ‘work and play’. Launching on Monday 04 April, the exhibition at Larne Museum & Arts Centre features 30 images captured by...
Annual Health Fair is coming to Sunnylands!
Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group, in association with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, are hosting their Annual Health Fair on Saturday 19 March from 10am – 12 noon at Sunnylands Community Centre. Funded by Areas at Risk, through the Department...