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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

£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...

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...

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has struck business and household rates for the next financial year, aimed at boosting our economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Faced with huge financial challenges caused by the health crisis, Elected Members and Council...

Mid & East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership are helping young drivers across the borough to become safety ambassadors. A ‘New Driver NI’ magazine will be distributed to every student in Mid and East Antrim’s secondary schools. Aimed at novice...