Category: Community
Man Convicted After Dog Attack on Another Dog at Belfast Zoo A Newtownabbey man has been fined after his off-lead dog attacked another dog at Belfast Zoo. Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard the incident left a labradoodle injured. The owner received a £200 fine along with court costs and compensation. Dog Attack at Belfast Zoo Leads […]
Portglenone businesses offer their ‘comfort facilities’ as part of new Community Toilet Scheme Several businesses in Portglenone have partnered with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to offer free public toilet access during their opening hours as part of the new Community Toilet Scheme. Visitors can use the facilities without making a purchase, helping improve […]
€8.4 Million RESTART Initiative Launched to Transform Border Communities An €8.4 million cross-border initiative known as RESTART has officially launched, aiming to revitalise the rural border communities of Belturbet, Clones and Newtownbutler. The Rural Economic & Social Transformation And Resilience Transition Together (RESTART) programme is designed to address the long-term impacts of historical conflict, economic […]
New Dog Park Opens at Ormeau Park as Belfast City Council Launches ‘Take the Lead’ Campaign Dog owners in Belfast have something new to wag about. A brand-new dog play area has officially opened in Ormeau Park, offering a safe, enclosed and welcoming space for dogs of all sizes — while the council ramps up […]
Mid Ulster Ladies Inspired at International Women’s Day Event More than 100 women from across Mid Ulster gathered at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown on Wednesday evening for a powerful and uplifting International Women’s Day celebration hosted by Mid Ulster District Council. The sold-out event brought together local leaders, entrepreneurs and community champions for an […]
Mid Ulster District Council Consults on Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist Mid Ulster District Council is asking residents, businesses and planning professionals to have their say on a new Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist. The proposed checklist aims to make the planning process smoother, clearer and more efficient across the district. What Is the Draft […]
Belfast Secures $1 Million for Alleyway Transformation Belfast has secured $1 million (approximately £750,000) from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026 to transform alleyways across the city. The funding will support a bold, community-driven programme designed to rethink how the council and neighbourhoods manage and improve shared alleyway spaces. A Global Recognition for Belfast The […]
Belfast St Patrick’s Day 2026: Full Events Guide from 1–17 March Belfast St Patrick’s Day 2026 runs from 1–17 March, with a packed programme of parades, live music, family events and Irish language celebrations. Highlights include the city centre parade on 17 March, Belfast TradFest concerts, Féile an Phobail sessions, Spraoi Cois Lao at Custom […]
Mid Ulster Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Business & Environment Awards Over 300 guests gathered at the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown last night as Mid Ulster District Council hosted its prestigious Business & Environment Awards 2026. The evening recognised the outstanding achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals who are driving economic growth while championing sustainability, innovation […]
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 […]
