Category: County Antrim
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 […]
Two Charged to Court Following Arrests in Carrickfergus Two people have been charged to court following arrests in Carrickfergus in the early hours of Monday, 23 February. Police confirmed that a man and a woman were detained at a car park in the Marine Highway area of the town. A substantial amount of cash was […]
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 […]
Guilty plea over Larne Leisure Centre incident Guilty plea over Larne Leisure Centre incident At Ballymena Magistrates’ Court, Ken Goudie, of Carrickburn Road in Carrickfergus, admitted one count of voyeurism connected to an incident at Larne Leisure Centre in May 2024. The court heard that Goudie watched a man in the changing rooms for his […]
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 […]
Wyse Byse to Close After 53 Years Serving Northern Ireland Communities Wyse Byse, a long-established independent retailer with stores in East Belfast and Ballymena, will close in the coming weeks. Co-founder and Managing Director Richard McLoughlin is retiring after 53 years in business, marking the end of a much-loved local brand that served generations of […]
NI Science Festival 2026: Fun with Fossils at Carrickfergus Museum NI Science Festival 2026 is bringing a free, hands-on fossil-making event to Carrickfergus Museum. Families can create plaster fossil replicas, explore real local fossils, and learn about Northern Ireland’s prehistoric past. Suitable for ages 5+. Free tickets must be booked in advance. NI Science Festival […]
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 […]
