£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...

Some of Mid and East Antrim’s hidden gems could become must see destinations for anyone exploring the globally renowned Causeway Coastal Route thanks to a cash injection. The Rural Tourism Collaborative Experiences Programme, launched by DAERA (Department of...

Northern Ireland’s economic recovery will be driven by innovation, investment and a skilled workforce, Economy Minister Diane Dodds said today. The Minister was speaking as she launched the Economic Recovery Action Plan which sets out a road map to rebuilding the...

A group of litter-fighting enthusiasts known as the Eco-Rangers Larne are helping clean up streets and spaces across the borough. The group started in Larne with just 12 members in October last year and now has more than 300 locals hitting the streets who have...

Kilwaughter Holdings Limited the Parent company of Larne based, Kilwaughter Minerals Limited have managed to achieve a consolidated group turnover of £38.5m for the 12 months to 30 April 2020 (2019 – £40.4m), with pre-tax profits of £5.4m for the period (2019 - £8m)....

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued a letter of support to an American campaign to secure a Congressional Gold Medal for the remaining United States Army Rangers of World War Two. The council was approached by Ron Hudnell, the son of a WWII US Ranger and...