Category: Antrim
Greenisland Play Park Reopens After Major Refurbishment Greenisland Play Park has officially reopened after a major refurbishment by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The upgraded park now offers modern play equipment, improved safety surfacing, better accessibility and new seating areas, creating a more inclusive outdoor space for local children and families. Greenisland Play Park […]
Spring Plant Fair Set to Bloom at Antrim Castle Gardens This April Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is inviting gardening enthusiasts to the Spring Plant Fair at Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 11 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm. The free event will feature thousands of plants, specialist growers, expert advice and a plant crèche. […]
Local sports clubs urged to apply for Mid and East Antrim funding boost Local sports clubs across Mid and East Antrim are being encouraged to step forward and apply for funding through the new 2026/27 Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting eligible organisations to submit an […]
Man Charged with Child Abduction Following Incident in Whitehead, Co Antrim A 58-year-old man has been charged with child abduction and stalking after an incident in the Belfast Road area of Whitehead, County Antrim, where a man reportedly approached a child. He is due to appear before court following the arrest. Man Charged After Child […]
The Big Imagination Challenge – Mid and East Antrim’s Ultimate Story Dome Competition Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has launched The Big Imagination Challenge, a brand-new Story Dome competition designed to ignite creativity in Primary 7 pupils across the borough. As part of the Council’s Activate Your Curiosity programme, one lucky class will win […]
(L-R) Director of Prisons, David Kennedy; Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick; Lord-Lieutenant for County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ and Cadet; Director General, Beverley Wall pictured at a Commemorative Service held at Ballyclare War Memorial Park. Northern Ireland Prison Service Honoured with Freedom of the Borough in Antrim and Newtownabbey Antrim and […]
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agrees 2.95% rates increase TL;DR: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a 2.95% district rate increase for 2026/27. The rise is expected to be among the lowest in Northern Ireland, adding around 90p per week for households and £8 per week for average businesses, while protecting frontline […]
Joel McLurg and Kai Hyndman Strike Gold Again at Antrim 12s Local boxing talents Joel McLurg and Kai Hyndman have continued their winning run by securing gold medals at the Antrim 12s, following their earlier success at the Antrim 6s. Both athletes proudly represent Carrick Amateur Boxing Club, inspiring younger boxers and building momentum for […]
Storm Chandra: Woman Taken to Hospital After Tree Falls on Car as New Weather Warning Issued Northern Ireland continues to be severely affected by Storm Chandra, with high winds, heavy rain and icy conditions prompting fresh weather warnings and significant disruption across the region. New Ice Warning Issued by the Met Office The Met Office […]
£1 Million Spa Refurbishment Underway at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre A major £1 million investment is currently underway at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre, with the venue’s Spa area undergoing a significant refurbishment aimed at transforming the leisure experience for the local community. The upgrade reinforces Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s long-term commitment to providing modern, accessible, and high-quality […]
